The Arena with Greg Sindelar

Texas State Representative Lacey Hull (HD-138) shares her journey as a Houston native and mom who got involved in politics to build a better future for her son and community. Rep. Hull discusses her transition from precinct chair to the Texas House, the realities of policymaking, and what it takes to get things done in Austin. Dive into key issues facing her West Houston district and the state, in...

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar chats with Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump, about his journey from answering phones on Capitol Hill to leading DHS. Wolf grew up in Plano, TX and had an early interest in public service. He advises young professionals to work hard, build strong networks, and be willing to adjust their caree...

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar talks with Texas State Senator Tan Parker about his Fort Worth upbringing in a civically minded family, his early passion for politics inspired by Ronald Reagan, and his decision to run for office. They dive into a variety of policy topics, including: property tax relief, homeland security legislation (Senate Bill 36) that codified bor...

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar sits down with Texas State Representative Cole Hefner to discuss his East Texas upbringing in Pittsburg, TX and his journey from family businesses and county commissioner to the Texas House. They dive into major legislative issues—including: banning foreign adversaries from purchasing Texas land, protecting critical infrastructure, pro...

Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar talks with Texas State Senator Angela Paxton about her upbringing in Rendon, TX and her journey from the classroom to the state legislature. Senator Paxton shares her remarkable personal journey—from being adopted as an unexpected child, to becoming a high school math and physics teacher and counselor, to answering the call to public s...

Freshman Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar on The Arena to discuss growing up on a West Texas cattle ranch, taking the fight to Washington, securing the border in record time, defunding NPR & PBS, and why mass migration and Communist China are the biggest threats to America. One of the youngest members of Congress, Rep. Gill pulls no punches on the shutdown fight, c...

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas Governor Greg Abbott discuss the Legislature’s progress on bringing true school choice to the State of Texas, which will elevate education for every student, increase teachers’ pay, and provide quality education options for generations to come.

Texas State Representative Greg Bonnen joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar to share how he, a neurosurgeon, got into public service. As the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bonnen explains the complex process of passing the state budget in the Texas Legislature. They also discuss his long-time support of school choice, Texas' role in space research, and being recognized as a Distinguishe...

Texas State Representative David Spiller and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss the importance of building relationships in the legislative process. Rep. Spiller also shares updates on the Texas Legislature's continued efforts to secure the border and provide families with quality education options.

Texas State Senator Adam Hinojosa and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss what it means to understand the pulse of the community as an elected official. They also touch on the importance of education, water access, and smart healthcare policy for Texas' rural communities.

Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt shares the story of how he got into public service with TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar. They also discuss recent efforts by the Texas Senate to provide lasting property tax relief, make housing more affordable, and further secure the integrity of our elections.

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar has the pleasure of sitting down with Representative Helen Kerwin to discuss everything from the joys of family, her roots in public service, polyfluoroalkyl substances and all things in between.

On this special episode of "The Arena with Greg Sindelar" at Texas Policy Summit 2025, Representative Brad Buckley discusses the school choice, water, and rural Texas. 

On this special episode of "The Arena with Greg Sindelar" at Texas Policy Summit 2025, Senator Kevin Sparks discusses the nuances of rural Texas politics, the Texas electric grid, and reforming the foster care system. 

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar interviews Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in the Blue Room of the State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City. They discuss Texas and Oklahoma's conservative approaches to the economy, energy, education, and the border crisis.

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar interviews America First Policy Institute President and CEO Brooke Rollins, who was recently honored at TPPF’s 35th Anniversary Gala in Austin. They cover their college days at Texas A&M, time working together at TPPF, and exporting the TPPF model to Washington, D.C.

TPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discuss the importance of remembering and returning to our nation's first principles in leading into tomorrow, especially in regards to election transparency and accuracy, border security and so much more.

TPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas State Representative Ellen Troxclair sit down to discuss the importance of serving others and standing in the gap when it comes to fighting the good fight - for our neighbors, for our schools and for our families.

TPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar, World Series Champion Mark Teixeira and Next Generation Texas' Campaign Director Mandy Drogin sit down to chat about the important things in life: sports, food and parental empowerment!

TPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas' Commissioner of Education Mike Morath sit down to chat about the high stakes, current state and future vision for students throughout Texas.

"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Senator Hughes sit down to chat about the miracles and wonders of marriage and serving in politics.

"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Representative Harris sit down to discuss what his early days in the Texas House were like and the most important characteristics a leader needs for legislative success.

"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Commissioner Buckingham sit down to discuss the inspirations that led her from a successful career in medicine to fighting the good fight in politics and working to "save" the Alamo!

"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Senator Creighton sit down to discuss everything from the Senator's childhood ranch to the 88th Legislative Session.

TPPF's Greg Sindelar sits down with Texas Senator Mayes Middleton to talk about his family and insights that motivate him to serve in the State Senate. Greg and Mayes also discuss such hot topics as: School Choice, Tax Payer Funded Lobbyists, Property Tax Reform, Offshore Wind Projects, Higher Education Reform and much more.