In this “In Depth” episode, Brian discusses the cultural battles being fought from Washington D.C. to Main Street, U.S.A. for and against the nuclear family and the institution of marriage with the Washington Examiner’s Conn Carroll.

Brian Phillips and Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian discuss the role of the Railroad Commission, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Texas energy grid, and ESG.

3:18 Commissioner Christian’s thoughts on the election results and what’s to come
7:14 Efficient Energy Creating and Usage
8:21 What will it be like in having a partner in energy policy in Washington, D.C instead of a foe?
11:38 What is the Railroad Commission’s approach to both encouraging energy development and making sure Texas’ consumers are protected?
13:14 What is the role of the Texas Railroad Commission?
14:53 What efforts are made in educating the public about energy creating and efficiency?
17:35 Green New Deal, Inflation Reduction Act and other farces that mean the same thing
24:41 Lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri in 2021 aka “Snowmaggedon”
29:32 What is the Texas Reliable Energy Caucus?
33:21 ESG - What is it and what threats does it impose?
36:46 The Federal Energy Super Team that President Elect Trump is assembling
38:25 In what ways does the Railroad Commission protect the water supply for Texans?

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar chats with Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen about the 2024 presidential election, the downstream effects the presidency will have on Texas, and the upstream effects that Texas’ local results will have on the nation.

2:30 Hot Take: What is the best trilogy ever? (Matrix, Star Wars, LOTR, or… Trump?)
8:11 2024 Presidential Election Analysis
34:58 The Election’s impact on Texas
37:06 Survey Says! There was a ‘UGE shift from Dem to Rep in Hispanic men across the country. Why? Does it mean anything?
49:48 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Is Demography Destiny or Dead?
53:14 What’s next?