The Right Idea

Texas Public Policy Foundation
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The Right Idea

The Right Idea: The Texas Public Policy Foundation's weekly look at the people, policy, and politics that drive Texas.

  1. 6D AGO

    School Choice Is (Almost) Here with Jorge Borrego

    Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen are joined by TPPF’s K-12 Education Policy Director, Jorge Borrego, to discuss Texas' proposed Education Savings Account legislation and dispel the common myths around it. 1:19 Hot Take: Should the State of the Union return to merely a written letter to Congress?7:40 ESAs - What are they and how do they work?18:05 How will ESAs be prioritized?24:05 Myth busting - School choice will kill Friday Night Lights26:43 Myth busting - School choice will defund public schools31:03 Myth busting - School choice = no testing nor accountability42:25 Survey Says: Overwhelming support for ESAs47:32 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics - Parental Choice & Black Empowerment52:10 What’re you watching?

    57 min

  2. FEB 27

    School Choice Is Energy with Jason Isaac

    Brian and Derek discuss all things “energy,” from fossil fuels to nuclear to yes… even parent empowerment, with Jason Isaac of the American Energy Institute. 0:00 Welcome2:12 Hot Take: Following Elon’s example, should hats be a trend at all workplaces?4:48 School Choice is Nigh - we have the votes!10:02 Landman… is it real?12:35 Are we officially past the Biden assault on American energy development?19:36 The current state of energy reliability and affordability in Texas42:00 Survey Says: How Free is Free Speech?45:48 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics - taxpayer funded lobbyists are receiving tens of millions from Texans50:45 What’re you watching?

    55 min

  3. FEB 25

    2025 Texas Policy Summit Rewind

    Brian and Derek review the incredible week’s events at TPPF’s annual Texas Policy Summit, featuring highlights from Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, House Speaker Burrows, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Congressman Chip Roy and so much more!

    39 min

  4. FEB 13

    Legislative Potpourri for $1,000

    Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen tackle the top headlines of the week, from Valentine's Day decorum, to property tax relief, to the lies and damn lies surrounding school choice. 2:17 Hot Take: How long can you date someone and NOT have to buy them a Valentine’s Day gift?6:50 Property Tax Relief Update17:17 DOGE cuts nearly $1 billion from Department of Education22:25 NIH caps non-research funding25:36 Some in Texas want their own statewide DOGE29:14 Should Texas be reimbursed for Operation Lone Star?32:13 Survey Says!32:46 Taxpayer funded lobbying34:09 Housing affordability 35:29 Texas State Border Security Agency35:47 Nuclear Power36:21 Bail Reform (the numbers appear split)39:40 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics - School Choice Myths45:08 What’re you watching?

    47 min

  5. FEB 6

    Governor Abbott’s Emergency Items

    This week, Brian Phillips and TPPF’s Vice President of Policy, Andrew Brown, discuss Governor Abbott’s State of the State address, in which he outlined his top priorities for the 89th Legislative Session. 1:46 Hot Take: Best / Worst Trades in Sports History9:06 Property Tax Relief16:08 Water22:07 Education31:09 Bail Reform35:06 The Texas Cyber Command43:57 Survey Says: GOP & American public on the same page51:55 What’re you watching?

    56 min

  6. JAN 30

    News of the Week in Texas and D.C.

    Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen tackle the top headlines of the week, from the NFL cheers, jeers and tears to the State’s 89th Legislative Session and the quick moves Trump has made nationally in merely two weeks since his inauguration. 7:03 Hot Take: Who will win the Super Bowl… and who cares?10:24 Governor Abbott announced that he will give his State of the State address on Sunday, where he will reveal his top priorities for the 89th Legislative Session21:16 Lieutenant Governor Patrick announced his top 40 priorities29:07 School Choice is Winning!39:13 Border Security48:07 Trump swiftly downsizes the federal workforce

    57 min

  7. JAN 23

    Securing Texas and the Nation with Selene Rodriguez

    Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen are joined by TPPF’s Secure & Sovereign Texas Campaign Director, Selene Rodriguez, to dive into President Trump’s Executive Orders and other plans to secure our southern border. 1:24 Hot Take: Who would be your unexpected band to headline YOUR inauguration party?6:13 What are President Trump’s border security oriented Executive Orders?30:11 Survey Says! U.S. leaders’ approval ratings34:59 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Public school employment is up while enrollment is down41:09 What to watch for

    45 min

  8. JAN 20

    Fiscal Sanity with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

    Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen are joined by the State of Texas’ Comptroller of Public Accounts, Glenn Hegar, to discuss the current and future state of Texas’ financial integrity. 1:17 Hot Take: What’s your favorite rumor or myth about the Texas Capitol? 4:53 Guest Interview: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar29:17 Survey Says: America has lost ground over the past four years35:46 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics: Squatting in Texas46:53 What to Watch For

    53 min
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The Right Idea: The Texas Public Policy Foundation's weekly look at the people, policy, and politics that drive Texas.

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  • Creator
    Texas Public Policy Foundation
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    77
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    ©2024 Texas Public Policy Foundation
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