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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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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 -
A New Generation of Leadership with Caroline Fairly
TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Caroline Fairly, the GOP Nominee for Texas House District 87 (centered in Amarillo and encompassing Potter and seven surrounding counties) to discuss the issues facing Gen Z and possible solutions… if they have the courage to pursue them!
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Women’s Rights Champion, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
“Live from TPS,” TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Texas Senator Lois Kolkhorst to discuss the battles fought to protect female athletes in the state, and the new forces rising up against those efforts in the name of “diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
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Dr. Walter Wendler on Academic Leadership
Live from Texas Policy Summit 2024, TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with the President of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Walter Wendler to discuss what is needed in today’s academic leaders in order to prepare Gen Z for what the future has in store for them.
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Celebrating Women's History Month
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester takes time out from her typical interview schedule to honor the women who have blazed trails across our great nation, highlighted with Sherry's favorite episode of TPPF's award-winning Forging Texas series: Trailboss!
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Restoring the City on a Hill with Chris Sinacola
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with Director of Communications and Media at the Pioneer Institute Chris Sinacola to discuss how bad history and civics education in our schools have become and what we can do to turn it around..