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Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen have TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester on to discuss the battle against woke indoctrination in higher education. From the groundbreaking Senate Bill 37 to the decline of DEI programs, we explore how Texas is leading the charge to reform public universities.

2:14 Should we reopen Alcatraz to criminals?
5:00 SB 37 - addressing the growing “wokeness” of curriculum and faculty believing they run our universities
24:33 Jordan Peterson’s view that American universities are “gone”
33:43 President Trump vs. Harvard University
40:01 Maine legislator barred from speaking on the floor and casting votes over social media post
45:05 Survey Says: 72% say the increased focus on race and racial inequality after George Floyd’s death did not lead to change
51:20 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Only 8% of registered voters participated in Texas' May 3 elections
58:04 What to Watch For

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Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen have TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester on to discuss the battle against woke indoctrination in higher education. From the groundbreaking Senate Bill 37 to the decline of DEI programs, we explore how Texas is leading the charge to reform public universities.

2:14 Should we reopen Alcatraz to criminals?
5:00 SB 37 - addressing the growing “wokeness” of curriculum and faculty believing they run our universities
24:33 Jordan Peterson’s view that American universities are “gone”
33:43 President Trump vs. Harvard University
40:01 Maine legislator barred from speaking on the floor and casting votes over social media post
45:05 Survey Says: 72% say the increased focus on race and racial inequality after George Floyd’s death did not lead to change
51:20 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Only 8% of registered voters participated in Texas' May 3 elections
58:04 What to Watch For

… continue reading

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Texas Legislature 9th Inning: DEI Ban, Library Book Reform & Hot Takes 57:07

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Welcome to The Right Idea , the show where we break down the people, policies, and politics shaping Texas! In Episode 89 , Chief Communications Officer Bryan Phillips and Chief of Research Derek Cohen from the Texas Public Policy Foundation give a comprehensive recap of the final week of the Texas legislative session. 🔍 This episode covers: 🚫 The Texas House's final push to ban DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in K-12 education 📚 New rules for school libraries: cracking down on sexually explicit content 📜 Governor Abbott’s bill signing to stop illegal voting in Texas 🏡 The fight for housing affordability and zoning reform ⚖️ The latest on criminal justice and bail reform bills 🕒 The push to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time in Texas 🔥 Hot takes on barbecue, Pope merch, and Portillo’s (yes, really) 🎙️ Plus: A preview of next week's full session recap and a fun segment on Texas A&M baseball history you won't want to miss. 📩 Subscribe to “The Post” newsletter for exclusive content: texaspolicy.com/the-post…

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Fighting Woke Indoctrination in Universities with Sherry Sylvester 1:03:59

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Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen have TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester on to discuss the battle against woke indoctrination in higher education. From the groundbreaking Senate Bill 37 to the decline of DEI programs, we explore how Texas is leading the charge to reform public universities. 2:14 Should we reopen Alcatraz to criminals? 5:00 SB 37 - addressing the growing “wokeness” of curriculum and faculty believing they run our universities 24:33 Jordan Peterson’s view that American universities are “gone” 33:43 President Trump vs. Harvard University 40:01 Maine legislator barred from speaking on the floor and casting votes over social media post 45:05 Survey Says: 72% say the increased focus on race and racial inequality after George Floyd’s death did not lead to change 51:20 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Only 8% of registered voters participated in Texas' May 3 elections 58:04 What to Watch For…

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Going Radioactive with Texas Nuclear Alliance President Reed Clay 50:26

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23.5 Hours of ESA Testimony 50:32

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