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The Sweet Tea Series

The Sweet Tea Series

Written by: Texas Public Policy Foundation
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Welcome to The Sweet Tea Series! Join Ariana Guajardo and her guests for some pop culture with a splash of policy ✨© 2026 Texas Public Policy Foundation Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Model, Mogul, Advocate: Stacey Schieffelin on Women's Rights & America First | The Sweet Tea Series
    Jan 20 2026

    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 up about raising strong daughters, the importance of discernment in relationships, why women can't always "have it all" at once.

    The ladies dive deep into key issues like Title IX protections, election integrity, transparency in government, and the TRUTH initiative (Transparency, Revitalization, Unity, Trust, Health).

    Join us to spill some sweet tea!

    Socials: https://linktr.ee/sweetteaseries


    #bordersecurity #conservativewomen #womenssports #TitleIX #AmericaFirst #womensempowerment

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    52 mins
  • Fixing AI Before It's Too Late
    Jan 13 2026

    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, loneliness epidemics, and manipulative LLMs, they unpack how AI is impacting mental health, kids, and society.

    But it's not all doom. Discover the exciting potential of AI for medical breakthroughs, productivity, and humanity's future. They also dive into why safeguards, state-level leadership (like Texas' AI bill), and balanced regulation are crucial to prevent catastrophe while beating China in the AI race.

    If you are worried about AI taking over creativity, jobs, or even our values (or excited about its promise) this convo is a must-listen.


    Sweet Tea Socials: https://linktr.ee/sweetteaseries

    The Alliance for Secure AI: https://www.instagram.com/secureainow/

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    44 mins
  • The State of Conservatism: Border Wins, Faith Revival, & New Divisions | The Sweet Tea Series
    Dec 30 2025

    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 tensions on the right. Recap the year's biggest wins, shocking divisions, and bold hope for the new year.

    Sweet Tea Socials: https://linktr.ee/sweetteaseries

    Problematic Women: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoW-Z27kAyHuh0pYiE8h4ns-&si=BBF1pTu-zmjVRL5y


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    44 mins
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