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School Choice, Pop Culture, & the Pope May 06, 2025

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Join Ariana Guajardo and guest Mandy Drogin, Campaign Director of Next Generation Texas, as they dive into the historic Texas School Choice law, its impact on parents and kids, and what’s next for education freedom. Plus, catch up on pop culture with movie re-releases like Pride and Prejudice and Star Wars Episode 3, a preview of Angel Studios’ King of Kings, and reactions to The Guardian’s controversial article on conservative women. Don’t miss the latest on the Met Gala other current events!

Texas Parents Fight Back: Legislator Reveals Shocking School Secrets Apr 08, 2025

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In this eye-opening episode of the Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo sits down with Texas State Representative Hillary Hickland to spill the tea on the wild stories coming out of public schools. From hidden gender transitions to explicit materials in libraries, Representative Hickland shares her journey from concerned mom to legislator, fighting for transparency and family values. Learn about her bills tackling school safety, child protection, and parental rights—plus, how you can get involved! Don’t miss this powerful conversation about protecting kids in today’s hyper-sexualized culture.

Why Women Love MAHA: Spilling the Sweet Tea on "Make America Healthy Again" | The Sweet Tea Series Apr 01, 2025

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Join Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series as we dive into the hottest topic buzzing online: the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement!

In this episode, we’re spilling the sweet tea with two incredible women—Jess Brasington, founder of Mama Bears Rising, and Brigid Rasmussen, former Team Kennedy Chief of Staff and COO of MAHA Action. From transparency in food labels to banning artificial dyes in school lunches, we’re unpacking how MAHA is reshaping health, politics, and pop culture across America.

Discover how this cross-partisan movement, sparked by Bobby Kennedy and President Trump, is empowering moms, college students, and influencers to demand healthier living. We’ll explore Texas-led initiatives, the rise of women’s health awareness, and practical ways people are get involved.

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Jess Brasington: @MamaBearsRising | mamabearsrising.com
Brigid Rasmussen: mahaction.com

Whistleblower Exposes TX Hospital’s Secret Gender Procedures on Kids | Vanessa Sivadge Interview Mar 25, 2025

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Vanessa Sivadge was fired from Texas Children’s Hospital after she blew the whistle on their secret gender procedures for minors—violating both her Christian beliefs and Texas law. Now, she’s fighting back with Protecting Texas Children, an organization dedicated to safeguarding kids from harmful medical interventions.
In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series Ariana Guajardo sits down with Vanessa who shares her story, the shocking details of what she witnessed, and what every parent needs to know.

Criminal Justice, Legally Blonde, and Mens Rea Reform Mar 11, 2025

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Right On Crime's Rachel Wright breaks down criminal justice and talks motherhood, work-life balance, Legally Blonde, and mens rea reform.

Restoring Faith in America Mar 03, 2025

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How do we bring faith, history, and tradition back to the heart of our communities? In this episode, host Ariana sits down with Andrea Justus, a school board member in Wimberley, Texas, and the community coordinator for Restoring Faith in America.

Andrea shares how this movement is working to restore faith in communities across the country, bring history and tradition back to the public square, and build a network of FaithBlazers—leaders dedicated to fostering a new generation of informed and engaged citizens.

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It Starts With Us: Gen Z Rep. Caroline Fairly Feb 19, 2025

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Representative Caroline Fairly, the youngest Republican woman and first gen z representative in the Texas House, joins Ariana to chat about what it's like to be the youngest representative, cell phones in schools, water policy, and the It Ends With Us controversy.

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2024 RECAP: The Good, The Brat, and The Wicked Jan 10, 2025

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2024 was a LONG YEAR, and we go over EVERYTHING - trends, movies, drama, politics, and more!

Energy Poverty, Women, and a Nuclear Future Dec 12, 2024

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All we want for Christmas is reliable energy 🎄

Ari chats with Jason Isaac, former state representative and founder of the American Energy Institute, to discuss a pressing global issues we often overlook—energy poverty. Jason shares his expertise on how the lack of access to reliable, affordable energy is crippling communities in developing countries, with a special focus on the disproportionate impact it has on women.

Energy poverty doesn’t just mean living without electricity; it has far-reaching consequences, including limited access to clean drinking water, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity.

Jason and Ari also also look to the future of energy - including Nuclear!

Tune into this enLIGHTening episode 💡⚡️🔆

Trump, Zach Bryan, and Women in Media Nov 26, 2024

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The tea has been PIPING HOT. Ariana is joined by McKenzie DiLullo, senior editor of The Texan. They talk about the Zach Bryan drama, how Trump will influence Texas, and McKenzie's career journey.

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