Texas Public Policy Foundation
The Hard Country
Joshua Treviño and Ariana Guajardo of the Texas Public Policy Foundation discuss U.S.-Mexico relations, border security, and some Texas history.
Author
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Install for free
Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating
iOS soon
Episodes
It’s Not All Bad News… the Food Is Asombrosa! 17.11.2023 58:10
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including a wrap up on Mexico City’s best cup of hot cocoa!
Live Before A Studio Audience 14.11.2023 1:10:46
Kicking off TPPF's 2023 U.S.-Mexico Policy Summit, Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs between the United States and our neighbors to the south.
What Happens When Criminals Are In Charge? 29.09.2023 58:00
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border and beyond, including the “cartel merch” that can be purchased here in the U.S.
Is Violence the “New Normal”? 05.09.2023 1:00:26
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including unprecedented numbers of extreme violence, murder, disappearances and kidnapping at ever increasing frequency.
Bolivian Paradise Lost 22.08.2023 48:07
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford explore the history and culture of Melissa's native country of Bolivia, including the rise of socialism under president Evo Morales. They close the show by discussing the exploitation of Mexican dysfunction by foreign actors.
As Long As There Are Two People in Mexico, There Will Be Revolution 11.08.2023 47:13
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss new footage of armed cartel members trafficking migrants, exploitation of the CBP One app, and former Mexican President Vicente Fox's controversial critiques of AMLO. Below are the materials referenced in the episode: The Laredo City Election and Riot of April, 1886 by Seb. S. Wilcox Cartel gunmen near the border Cartel gunman in the Rio Grande Sheriff’s son...
The Buoy Debate Remains Afloat 04.08.2023 49:22
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the controversy surrounding the buoys in the Rio Grande.
Left, Right & Center Below the Border 25.07.2023 53:19
Josh and Melissa discuss the risky rhetoric of the U.S. War on Mexican cartels.
The Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition Statement 17.07.2023 47:56
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the recently published Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition Statement regarding the US - Mexico Relations.
Migrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome Mat 30.05.2023 56:05
WATCH: John Kennedy's 'Cat Food' Comment That Members Of Mexico's Government Have Called 'Racist' • WATCH: John Kenne... ROY MAYNARD: Yes, Migrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome Mat | The Daily Caller https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/12/op... Versión estenográfica de la conferencia de prensa matutina del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador https://lopezobrador.org.mx/2023/05...
The Roots and the Fun Surrounding Cinco de Mayo 05.05.2023 1:00:29
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, culminating to the roots and fun surrounding Cinco de Mayo.
Napoleon, the Monroe Doctrine and 21st Century US-Mexico Tensions 21.04.2023 44:17
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss how such historic moments as the Napoleonic Wars and the writing of the Monroe Doctrine have left lasting impacts on today’s relations between the US and our neighbors to the south.
The Beauty and Corruption We Saw In Mexico City 11.04.2023 59:23
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford reflect on their recent visit to Mexico City and discuss the beauty and corruption that lies beyond our southern border, culminating to Mexico earning the moniker of “Gilded Lilies on a Sea of Blood”.
The Dangerous and Even Deadly U.S.-Mexico Border 10.03.2023 58:23
TPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs regarding the dangerous - even deadly - Mexican/American border. LINKS: Santiago Vidaurri and the Confederacy on JSTOR: https://www.jstor.org/stable/979966 Matamoros, la narrativa de la derecha y el dilema para AMLO (eluniversal.com.mx) https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/opinion/alejandro-hope/matamoros-la-narrativa-de-la-dere...
Is Mexico a Narco State? 28.02.2023 50:22
TPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of Mexico’s leadership, whether or not it is a Narco State, and what Texas and The United States’ response might be.
Mexican-American Relations - Past, Present and Ideas for a Prosperous Future 01.02.2023 52:03
Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss Mexican-American relations - past, present and ideas for a prosperous future.
Similar podcasts
Listen to the The Hard Country podcast in Replaio
Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.
