The Sweet Tea Series

Ariana sits down with Marie Marcalus, Director for Research and Publications for TPPF, to discuss her work at the Foundation and unpack the movie Cabrini. They also discuss how Marie's family immigrated to the U.S. during the same era as the film, tensions between charity and government, and how TPPF is working on foster care reforms.

Creators & Guests

Host
Ariana Silva
Ariana Silva is a videographer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, with a passion for video editing and graphic animation. Ariana was originally born in Austin, but spent most of her life in the Rio Grande Valley. She is dedicated to using video and story to reclaim the culture and reach younger generations.
Host
Taylor Dawson
Taylor Dawson is the creative director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Taylor has watched how the liberal agenda has infiltrated everything from pop culture to academia. She helps shift the cultural narrative through design, presenting an opposing view in mainstream society.

What is The Sweet Tea Series ?

Welcome to The Sweet Tea Series!

For way too long, conservative girls of all different backgrounds, ages, and stories have been craving a space to spill the tea on policy in our country, pop culture, and girl talk! Consider this your VIP invite to the best party in the country.

Grab your cutest cup, tune in to new episodes as they drop, and let’s spill the tea together with our hosts Taylor Dawson and Ariana Silva as they interview women who are shaping the future of the conservative movement!