The Sweet Tea Series

How can young Americans start using financial literacy today to set themselves up for financial success later in life? In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Ashley B. Cash, education advocate, business owner, and host of The Ashley B. Cash Show, to discuss why financial literacy may be one of the most important life skills missing from today's education system. Fr...

How can parents protect their children in an increasingly digital world? In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Senator Angela Paxton at the Texas GOP Convention to discuss child safety, parental empowerment, family policy, and the growing role parents play in shaping legislation.

How have America’s universities gone from centers of learning to institutions facing growing questions about accountability, civic education, and student outcomes? In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Dr. Tom Lindsay, Distinguished Senior Fellow of Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss the state of higher education in Texas and across...

How did America’s schools, media, universities, and cultural institutions become so radically different in just a few generations? In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Mandy Drogin, Senior Fellow of Government Reform at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to break down the history and strategy behind “The Long March Through the Institutions” — the decades-long ef...

In this episode of the Sweet Tea Series, TPPF’s Ariana Guajardo sits down with Savannah Craven, creator of Her Patriot Voice and a major voice in the pro-life movement. The two discuss Savannah’s viral “man-on-the-street” interviews, conservative living in New York City, and the cultural pressures surrounding abortion, feminism, and women’s empowerment.

In this episode, TPPF's Ariana Guajardo interviews Sara Huff, Brazil’s former most prolific feminist and pro-choice advocate. Sara breaks down her powerful transformation from radical feminist to pro-life activist, sharing her journey through feminist bootcamps, the traumatic abortion that changed everything, and how she left the movement. The ladies also chat about motherhood, her new nonprofit R...

In this episode, TPPF's Ariana Guajardo interviews Tyler Bertola, founder and president of United Gen USA. Tyler breaks down launching United Gen USA,  a media organization that connects emerging conservative voices with future voters with an emphasis on policy education. The ladies also chat about motherhood, Tyler's journey into conservatism, and the lies of feminism.

In today’s episode of the Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo takes a closer look at the growing conversation surrounding Cesar Chavez after a New York Times article exposed his alleged grooming and abuse of girls. Ariana breaks down the story and explains why there never should have been a Cesar Chavez Day to begin with. Ariana sheds light on the hidden socialist agenda promoted by Cesar Chavez and...

In this episode, TPPF's Ariana Guajardo interviews Ashley Lands, CEO of Provincial Leisure and co-founder of The VIP Guy. Ashley breaks down launching her new member intercept platform, The VIP Guy, and shares why Texas is the ultimate spot for business. The ladies also chat about imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, accountability hacks, networking, and her best advice for getting into business a...

In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, TPPF's Hannah Bruck and Lily Kate Cole, a Gen Z conservative influencer, unpack the barriers to marriage and family. They discuss feminism as well as the effects of social media and dating apps on modern dating.

In this special "Iced Tea" episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo sits down with Luisa Deason, former public affairs officer for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They explore the rising violence against ICE agents in blue cities, immigration enforcement, and cartel exploitation. Plus, advice for women on understanding our nation's secur...

In this special Texas Independence Day episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo welcomes back Joshua Trevino, Chief Transformation Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation and expert on Texas history, to explore the enduring ethos of the cowboy—from its Spanish roots to its role in forging Texas through wars, frontiers, and bravery. They dive into stories of heroic men and women...

In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo welcomes Sherry Sylvester, a veteran journalist and Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, for a compelling exploration of women's pivotal role in grassroots political movements across the ideological spectrum. Sylvester shares insights into women's historical and modern leadership in activism, contrasting liberal-driven e...

Ariana Guajardo welcomes viral French comedian and content creator Eros Brousson to The Sweet Tea Series. Eros shares why he's trading France for Texas to launch his dream bakery in. He sheds light on the business crushing taxes and cultural pushback on success in France, contrasted by Texas's massive economy, supportive culture, and genuine kindness. Follow Eros: @erosbrousson on TikTok, Instagra...

The Sweet Tea Series Valentine's Special featuring host Ariana Guajardo and her husband Tony Guajardo.  The two react to the debate between Pearl Davis and Ana Kasparian, answering Pearl's question: what do men get out of marriage? Ariana and Tony reflect on their own marriage, provide tips and encouragement to singles, and give insights into what makes a fruitful marriage. Tune into this episode...

Ariana Guajardo talks about religion in America today. With Pew Research showing the "nones" have plateaued around 29-30% and Christianity is holding steady at ~62-65%, is a full revival coming?  Ariana breaks down the data, recent Bible sales spikes, and Gen Z pockets of faith (Orthobros, post-Charlie Kirk church surges). She also breaks down Hollywood's evolving depictions of Christianity: Guill...

Join host Ariana Guajardo for a Sweet Tea chat with Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and interim CEO of America First Policy Institute (AFPI). As a girl dad raising daughters with strong conservative values in today's challenging culture, Greg opens up about faith, family priorities, and navigating modern issues like woke education and gender ideology. Ariana and Gre...

Ariana Guajardo is in Washington, D.C. for a heartfelt conversation with Stacey Schieffelin, Chair of the America First Women's Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI).  Stacey shares her incredible journey - from growing up on a ranch, to becoming an international model, to building successful beauty brands, and now leading the fight to protect women's sports and spaces. She opens...

Is AI getting too real and too dangerous? In this eye-opening episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo sits down with Peyton Hornberger, Communications Director of The Alliance for Secure AI, to spill the tea on the dark side of artificial intelligence. From heartbreaking stories of young people forming emotional attachments to chatbots, to the rise of hyper-realistic deepfakes, lonel...

As 2025 draws to a close and 2026 begins, Ariana Guajardo is joined by Virginia Allen from The Daily Signal to spill some sweet tea on the year’s top stories. Together they also address the state of conservatism including massive border security victories, a powerful surge in religious revival among young conservatives, celebrity-driven family values shifts, heartbreaking tragedies, and rising ten...

Ariana Guajardo is joined by Abby Gibson, an everyday Texan who turned a simple observation into legislation. While hiking in Texas state parks, Abby noticed that many souvenirs were made overseas, sparking the idea for House Bill 3088, which prioritizes Texas-made and American-made products in state park stores. Abby shares her journey from a casual hike to working with legislators, navigating th...

Ariana Guajardo reflects on the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk amid a wave of national violence, marking a somber 9/11 anniversary. Recorded on September 11, 2025, Ariana shares heartfelt words from TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar, urging courage over fear in defending American values, and an insightful tribute from Joshua Trevino in American Mind, portraying Charlie as a modern Socrates...

Explore the Rio Grande Valley’s political shift with Rep. Janie Lopez and Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series. They dive into border security, the water crisis affecting RGV agriculture, and why the RGV turned red in the last election. Keywords: Rio Grande Valley, RGV, Texas politics, border security, water crisis, Janie Lopez, conservative values, Texas House District 37, infrastructure fundi...

In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo is joined by Sienna Rose from the Freedom Foundation to unravel why people are choosing to leave their public sector unions. From coercive tactics like locking workers in rooms to sign membership cards to forcing Jewish teachers into representation by unions with anti-Semitic agendas, Sienna exposes the shady practices driving educators and...

Sweet Tea in D.C.! Ariana Guajardo is joined by Jayme Franklin, CEO of The Conservateur. The ladies sit down to talk about about empowering Gen Z conservative women, embracing faith, and redefining femininity. They dive into the story behind The Conservateur which has built a vibrant community through fashion, culture, and politics. The Sweet Tea Series Socials: linktr.ee/sweetteaseries The Conser...