Category: Sherry Sylvester Show

Dr. William Inboden, Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Texas at Austin, joined my podcast last week to discuss what’s happening on campus at a pivotal moment for higher education. But given his expertise in national security—and as the author of The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink—we also talked about the parallels he sees between Ronald Reagan’s handling of the Soviet nuclear threat and President Trump’s approach to Iran today: cold war versus hot war. If you missed it, I think you’ll find it a particularly timely conversation.

 No Winners & Losers this week. Have a blessed Easter. 


Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the former Senior Advisor to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. 

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Konni Burton is the Founder and CEO of the Texan, a digital media outlet she founded in 2019 with the commitment of only reporting news on politics and public policy that is based on what is known to be true.

Recently, Konni has reported a rise in outrage and crisis news reporting — not only on the left, but also the right — along with the explosion of conspiracy theories. I talked with her about what she is seeing as someone in the media business and what steps she believes are essential to restore discernment and thoughtful analysis to create a healthier communication environment.  

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the former Senior Advisor to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

You can also listen to the Sherry Sylvester Show on Apple or Spotify.

Sign up for Sherry’s 9th & Congress newsletter here.

Happy Primary Election Day!

I grew up in a political family, so the days when the polls are open are not only filled with anticipation of the final counting, but also lots of family memories. The guest on my podcast this week, Luke Macias, also grew up in a political family and I figured Election Day would be a good time to talk about the political lessons we learned growing up — what is still true and what has changed.

Luke is one of the most high-profile conservative political strategists on the right. His political career began when his father ran for public office while he was in high school and he has some great stories.

While we didn’t discuss anything about tonight’s election outcomes, we also looked at some current political and public policy trends, why more Latinos are running as Republicans, and what the deal is with Democrats outvoting Republicans in Early Voting. I think you’ll be interested.

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the former Senior Advisor to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

You can also listen to the Sherry Sylvester Show on Apple or Spotify.

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The New Yorker said Taylor Sheridan’s Landman demonstrates “how conservative TV might be a damn good time.” TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester invites Landman superfans Brian Phillips and Michaelanne Hurst to the show to assess the series’ core themes (hint: it’s not just about the oil industry).

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Bexar County GOP Chairman Kris Coons is one of the conservatives in Texas who understands that the bottom line of all politics is public policy. Kris has worked for years to educate voters in San Antonio on why elections matter, making enormous gains while pushing back against those city and county leaders who advocate looney progressive policies.

I caught up with Kris at the recent statewide convention of the Texas Federation of Republican Women in San Antonio and got a download on what is happening on the ground in one of Texas’ big blue cities.

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the former Senior Advisor to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

You can also listen to the Sherry Sylvester Show on Apple or Spotify.

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Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who was recently appointed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to chair a joint committee on Free Speech and Civil Discourse, talks with Sherry about how we can restore political discourse in Texas and America.

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Sherry Sylvester talks education policy with Mike Villarreal, a newly elected San Antonio ISD school board member and former state representative. They discuss the recent passage of education savings accounts in Texas, smart device bans, and the importance of improving student outcomes by focusing on data-driven solutions and teacher collaboration.

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Sherry Sylvester and Raconteur Media CEO Ryan Gravatt look deep into the minds of voters with groundbreaking insights from a new nationwide survey. The data reveals what motivates voters, what turns them off, and how they choose candidates. From debunking the impact of celebrity endorsements to exploring the power of authenticity in campaigns, this episode uncovers surprising truths about voter behavior and its impact on elections and public policy.

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In this episode of The Sherry Sylvester Show, host Sherry Sylvester sits down with Ernesto Rodriguez, curator and senior historian at the Alamo, to uncover the role Texas and Spain played in America’s fight for independence. From supplying 9,000 head of cattle to funding the war with millions in silver, discover how New Spain’s contributions shaped the American Revolution. Learn about Bernardo de Gálvez, the origins of Galveston, and why this global effort made the American Revolution a true world war. Perfect for history buffs and patriots celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence!

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On this episode of The Sherry Sylvester Show, we dive into the critical issue of merit and standards in Texas medical schools. Despite recent higher education reforms like Senate Bill 37, which prioritize merit in admissions and faculty hiring, many medical schools continue to push DEI and race-based programs. Join host Sherry Sylvester and TPPF’s Dr. Cliff Porter, MD, PhD, as they discuss the erosion of medical ethics, the decline of the Hippocratic Oath, and the urgent need to restore patient-focused standards in medical education. From pass/fail grading to the dangers of politicized healthcare, this episode uncovers what’s at stake for Texas patients and physicians.

Key Topics:
* Texas’ higher education reforms and their impact
* The persistence of DEI programs in medical schools
* The importance of the Hippocratic Oath
* Why merit-based admissions matter in medicine
* Insights from Dr. Cliff Porter’s journey from historian to physician

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