The Arena with Greg Sindelar

Apr 02 2025 24 ep. 37 mins 3

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TPPF's Chief Executive Officer, Greg Sindelar, sits down with leaders in the worlds of government, business, policy and culture to learn about their backgrounds and what drives them in shaping this great land.

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Governor Greg Abbott - Making Texas Number One in All Things… Especially Education

Apr 02 2025 21 mins

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas Governor Greg Abbott discuss the Legislature’s progress on bringing true school choice to the State of Texas, which will elevate education for every student, increase teachers’ pay, and provide quality education options for generations to come.

Representative Greg Bonnen - Budgets, Schools, and Space

Mar 25 2025 39 mins

Texas State Representative Greg Bonnen joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar to share how he, a neurosurgeon, got into public service. As the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bonnen explains the complex process of passing the state budget in the Texas Legislature. They also discuss his long-time support of school choice, Texas' role in space research, and being recognized a

Representative David Spiller - Border Security & Rural Education

Mar 24 2025 25 mins

Texas State Representative David Spiller and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss the importance of building relationships in the legislative process. Rep. Spiller also shares updates on the Texas Legislature's continued efforts to secure the border and provide families with quality education options.

Senator Adam Hinojosa - Helping Rural Texas Thrive

Mar 21 2025 28 mins

Texas State Senator Adam Hinojosa and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss what it means to understand the pulse of the community as an elected official. They also touch on the importance of education, water access, and smart healthcare policy for Texas' rural communities.

Senator Paul Bettencourt - Property Taxes & Housing

Mar 21 2025 32 mins

Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt shares the story of how he got into public service with TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar. They also discuss recent efforts by the Texas Senate to provide lasting property tax relief, make housing more affordable, and further secure the integrity of our elections.

Representative Helen Kerwin - Friends, Family, and PFAS

Mar 20 2025 37 mins

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar has the pleasure of sitting down with Representative Helen Kerwin to discuss everything from the joys of family, her roots in public service, polyfluoroalkyl substances and all things in between.

Representative Brad Buckley - School Choice and Rural Texas

Mar 10 2025 28 mins

On this special episode of "The Arena with Greg Sindelar" at Texas Policy Summit 2025, Representative Brad Buckley discusses the school choice, water, and rural Texas.

Senator Kevin Sparks - Rural Texas Politics and Energy

Feb 28 2025 24 mins

On this special episode of "The Arena with Greg Sindelar" at Texas Policy Summit 2025, Senator Kevin Sparks discusses the nuances of rural Texas politics, the Texas electric grid, and reforming the foster care system.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt

Sep 30 2024 33 mins

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar interviews Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in the Blue Room of the State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City. They discuss Texas and Oklahoma's conservative approaches to the economy, energy, education, and the border crisis.

Former TPPF CEO Brooke Rollins

Sep 30 2024 44 mins

TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar interviews America First Policy Institute President and CEO Brooke Rollins, who was recently honored at TPPF’s 35th Anniversary Gala in Austin. They cover their college days at Texas A&M, time working together at TPPF, and exporting the TPPF model to Washington, D.C.