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The Sherry Sylvester Show Texas Public Policy Foundation
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TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, has spent decades working at the nexus of public policy and politics. She began as a decidedly left-leaning Democrat on the East Coast but years of working closely with the left-wing pushed her to the right. After two decades in Texas, she is committed to Keeping Texas Texan — a beacon of freedom and liberty, a center of innovation, and a major force in the global economy. Coming off a 17-year stint working around the Texas Capitol, including 7 years as Senior Advisor to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, 9th & Congress presents her insights and updates on politics, policy, the news and history.
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Texas Tribune Chief Sewell Chan on the Media
Sherry Sylvester is joined by the Texas Tribune’s Editor in Chief and recently appointed Executive Editor of Columbia Journalism Review to discuss the Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump… and, in particular, how the journalistic “powers that be” react and report.
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A Mainstream Media Veteran on Covering the Texas Capitol with Karen Brooks Harper
Sherry Sylvester sits down with acclaimed Texas journalist, Karen Brooks Harper to discuss her experiences while covering the Capitol for several different newspapers over the years.
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The Ever Changing World of Media with Konni Burton
Sherry Sylvester sits down with former Texas State Senator and CEO of The Texan, Konni Burton, to discuss the ever changing world of media – particularly here in Texas.
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Live from the 2024 TX GOP Convention with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Texas' own Liutenant Governor, Dan Patrick took some vluable time out of his very busy schedule to sit down with Sherry Sylvester at the 2024 Texas Republican Convention to discuss the political state of Texas and the nation.
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The Woke-Hamas Partnership Continued Conversation with Chuck DeVore and Erin Valdez
Sherry Sylvester sits down with TPPF’s Chuck DeVore and Erin Valdez to discuss what has happened in the last six months since TPPF's primer on the connection between the "Woke" movement and Hamas.
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The Making of A Classic with Martin Jones
TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Emmy nominated producer Martin Jones to discuss his recent collaboration with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and our leading filmmaker Stephen Robinson to produce “The Making of a Classic.” The latest episode in the Forging Texas series is about a race film that was filmed in Dallas in 1941 entitled “The Blood of Jesus,” which was written, directed and starred the legendary Spencer Williams. It was the first Texas film to be selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
About Forging Texas:"Forging Texas" is a video series that explores the history and culture of Texas, highlighting thestories of individuals who have shaped the state's identity. "The Making of a Classic" episode payshomage to the contributions of Black filmmakers and artists in Texas, shedding light on their impacton the world of cinema.
About the Director:A native Texan, Stephen Robinson was born and raised in Austin and graduated from theUniversity of Texas at Austin with a degree in Film. An accomplished writer and director, Stephenhas won numerous short and long-form films. He has directed videos for Nokia, signup.com, Weevaand PBS. He recently served as 2nd Unit Director on the upcoming Dennis Quaid film The LongGame.
About the Producer:Martin Jones is an Emmy® Award nominated producer and executive with a talent for creatingcaptivating multimedia content. As the Head of Austin Studios, Jones oversees the production ofdiverse projects, from commercials to feature films, showcasing the vibrant creative community ofTexas.
Social Media:Follow "The Making of a Classic" on social media for updates:Instagram: @The_Making_of_a_ClassicFacebook: The Making of a Classic Facebook Group