Texas Public Policy Foundation

The Right Idea

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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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Texas Public Policy Foundation

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www.texaspolicy.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

ESA’s, Border Security, Mental Health, DPS in Austin and University Tenure 13.04.2023

Brian and Derek discuss the week’s hottest legislative headlines including the debates over Education Savings Accounts, Border Security and Mental Health Services. Then they mythbust Texas’ State University Tenure policies.

School Choice, Drag Show Myth vs. Reality & Trump’s Trumped Up Charges 06.04.2023

Brian and Derek discuss the week’s hottest legislative headlines including School Choice, Parent’s Rights, Elimination of DEI at Texas Public Universities, Itemized Medical Billing, Drag Shows and Children and President Trump’s “trumped up” Indictment.

The Transformation of Legacy Media with The Texan’s Brad Johnson 30.03.2023

Brian and Derek are joined by Senior Reporter for the Texan, Brad Johnson to discuss the week’s hottest legislative headlines including The Great Honey Debate, Property Taxes, Border Security and the state’s Legacy Media.

Universal School Choice, The READER Act, Taxes & Tech 23.03.2023

Brian and Derek take on the week’s hottest legislative headlines and discuss the current happenings in the State Legislature, Universal School Choice and the status of several key pieces of legislation

Border Crisis, Property Taxes & HISD Takeover 18.03.2023

Brian and Derek take on the week’s hottest legislative headlines and discuss the crisis at the Mexican border, the debate over lowering property taxes and the State’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.

Presidential Politics, LGBTQ & the LAW and Parental Empowerment with Lauren Hickmott 09.03.2023

Brian and Derek take on the week’s hottest legislative headlines and discuss the latest battle lines being drown in the world of Presidential Politics. Then, they address the truth and lies that are tossed about regarding Texas laws and how they affect our children and the LGBTQ community. Finally, Brian sits down with former teacher and concerned parent, Lauren Hickmott who shares her experience...

Live from Texas Policy Summit 02.03.2023
Biden Reinstates Asylum Rule, Election Oversight & Public Safety 23.02.2023
Abbott’s State of the State, Texas AG Sues Biden & Health Care Price Transparency 17.02.2023

Brian and Derek discuss a wide range of current events including their predictions on Governor Abbott's State of the State Address, Texas Attorney General filing suit against Joe Biden regarding the legality of his Omnibus Bill and Health Care Price Transparency.

Biden’s State of the Union, Abbott bans DEI programs & Taxpayer Funded Lobbying 09.02.2023

Brian and Derek discuss a wide range of current events including their Super Bowl picks, Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, Governor Abbott banning DEI programs in employment and Taxpayer Funded Lobbying.

Border Crisis, Parent Empowerment, Social Media & Kids 03.02.2023

Special guest, former U.S. Representative Mayra Flores joins Brian and Derek as they discuss the U.S./Mexico Border Crisis, Parent Empowerment, Fossil Fuels and Social Media and our Children.

Jobs report, teachers' pay rates and pediatric gender modification 27.01.2023

Brian and Derek react to the latest jobs report, Texas teachers' pay rates and the legislative and cultural debate of gender modification and children.

Committees, Empowering Parents, and Democrat Messaging Strategy 24.01.2023

TPPF Chief Communications Officer Brian Phillips and Vice President of Policy Derek Cohen, Ph. D. discuss the latest news from Texas' 88th Legislative Session. Here's today's rundown: 0:00 Welcome 13:20 The Future of Texas Property Taxes 15:25 School Safety 20:20 Are Texas Democrats Rebranding? 24:45 Parent Empowerment The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s mission is to promote and defend liberty,...

The 88th Texas Legislature Is In Session 12.01.2023

Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen discuss the day's events in Texas legislation. This episode sets the stage for the great things to come from Texas Public Policy Foundation's newest podcast!

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