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Terri Hall and the Importance of Banding Together

May 10, 202642 min

Jace Yarbrough on Lawfare and the Future of America

May 3, 202623 min

Real Texans: Chris Woolsey

Apr 26, 202616 min

Real Texans: Jim Wright

Apr 19, 202631 min

Real Texans: Bonnie Wallace on the Fight for Texas Children

Apr 15, 202613 min

Bo French on Energy, Islam, and Challenging an Incumbent

On this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan interviews Bo French about his GOP runoff bid to unseat an incumbent member of the Texas Railroad Commission. They discuss the energy industry, his grassroots campaign, and the cost of fighting the influx of radical Islam.

Apr 12, 202636 min

Real Texans: Daniel Hayworth on the Threat of Islamification

On this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Pastor Daniel Hayworth. As a former Army officer, school planter, and now full-time pastor, Daniel explains why Texans must understand the threats posed by the Islamification of the Lone Star State.

Apr 5, 202649 min

Real Texans: Margaret Byfield

On this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Margaret Byfield of American Stewards of Liberty. They discuss the preeminence of property rights in the fight to save the republic.

Mar 29, 202623 min

Real Texans: Terry Wheeler

For this edition of Real Texans, Michel Quinn Sullivan sits down with Conservative Leader Award recipient Terry Wheeler. They talk about the importance of local activism in building stronger communities.

Mar 22, 202613 min

Real Texans: Rebecca Hardy

In this week’s edition of Real Texans, Brandon Waltens visits with Conservative Leader Award recipient Rebecca Hardy. She founded Texans for Vaccine Choice in order to help Texans protect themselves from “the medical mafia.”

Mar 15, 202619 min

Real Texans: Capt. Torrey Bertheau

On this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with USCG Capt. Torrey Bertheau, the commander of the Corpus Christi Sector. Among other things, they talk about the Coast Guard's mission and why he was drawn to it in the first place.

Mar 8, 202627 min

Special Edition of Real Texans: August Pfluger

On this special edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with Republican U.S. Rep. August Pfluger about the military action in the Middle East as Democrats hold Homeland Security funding hostage. Pfluger draws on his background as a combat fighter pilot to give a sense of what U.S. troops are experiencing.

Mar 3, 20269 min

Real Texans: Rachel Hale

In this week’s Real Texans, Brandon Waltens visits with Conservative Leader Award recipient Rachel Hale. They talk about her work fighting leftwing agendas that have become all too common in Texas' schools.

Mar 1, 202619 min

Real Texans: Aileen Blachowski

In this week’s Real Texans, Erin Anderson sits down with Conservative Leader Award winner Aileen Blachowski to talk about her work protecting children with Texas Education 911.

Feb 22, 202618 min

Real Texans: Todd Hunter

On this week’s edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with State Rep. Todd Hunter of Corpus Christi about the need for a new round of redistricting in 2027, the importance of voting, and why he switched parties.

Feb 15, 202622 min

Greg Abbott on the Islamic Infiltration of Texas

In this week’s Real Texans, Gov. Greg Abbott explains his actions on radical Islam in Texas, H-1B visa abuse, and his push for a statewide prosecutor.

Feb 8, 202611 min

Real Texans: Eric Johnson

In this week’s edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with Dallas' mayor, Eric Johnson, for a discussion about the need for more citizens to be active in local government. They also talk about the ascendancy of Dallas as a financial hub, as well as Johnson’s switch to the GOP.

Feb 1, 202649 min

Real Texans: Jo Markham

In this week’s Real Texans, Brandon Waltens sits down with Conservative Leader Award winner Jo Markham to talk about the life-saving work of the Agape Women’s Clinic and how she was called into pro-life ministry.

Jan 25, 202623 min

Real Texans: Shelia Franklin

On Sunday's edition of Real Texans, Brandon Waltens visits with Conservative Leader Award recipient Sheila Franklin about the importance of persistence in impacting public policy.

Jan 18, 202611 min

Real Texans: Rick Green

In this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan travels to what will soon be Constitution City for a conversation with Rick Green about Patriot Academy’s efforts to encourage a new generation of engaged citizens.

Jan 11, 202626 min

Real Texans: David Stokely

In this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with David Stokely, a reformed convict whose Houston-area Christian ministry is focused on protecting at-risk youth. Among other things, he warns about the dangers of explicit materials that are denied to prisoners but are nonetheless available to children in school libraries.

Jan 4, 202632 min

Real Texans: Tony Buzbee

For this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sat down with Houston's Tony Buzbee, one of the state's most influential trial attorneys. They talk about Buzbee’s service as a Marine, his attraction to the law, and the governance of higher education.

Dec 7, 202554 min

Real Texans: Thanksgiving Episode

In this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with the Texas Scorecard team about their families’ Thanksgiving traditions.

Nov 26, 202515 min

Real Texans: Wesley Hunt

In this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt about his bid to become the next senator from Texas. They discuss Hunt’s military service, the issues that drive him, and the attacks coming from incumbent John Cornyn.

Nov 23, 202529 min

Real Texans: Roy Boyd

On this Sunday's edition of Real Texans, Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd discusses his time in law enforcement, Operation Lone Star, and what steps Texas needs to take to combat the cartels.

Nov 9, 202529 min

Real Texans: Angela Paxton

On this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with State Sen. Angela Paxton about her career as an educator, the actions needed to improve public education, and her fight to protect children in and out of the classroom.

Nov 2, 202559 min

Real Texans: Chip Roy

For Sunday's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with U.S. Rep. Chip Roy to talk about his bid to be the Lone Star State's next attorney general. Among other things, they talk about the threat of Sharia law, his battle against cancer, and what he learned working for John Cornyn, Ted Cruz, and Ken Paxton.

Oct 26, 202536 min

Real Texans: Brent Smith

For this week’s edition of Real Texans, Sydnie Henry visits with Kinney County Attorney Brent Smith about life in rural South Texas, invasion declarations, and what Texas needs to do to protect its citizens from illegal aliens.

Oct 19, 202526 min

Ep 1Real Texans: Sara Gonzales

For this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, I visit with Sara Gonzales. We talk about her work on The Blaze, her show with Texas Scorecard, and what inspires her to pursue citizen-journalism.

Oct 12, 202538 min

Real Texans: John Seago

On Sunday’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with the president of Texas Right to Life, John Seago. They discuss Seago’s personal and professional journey as well as the threats to a pro-life culture.

Oct 5, 202522 min

Real Texans: Nate Sheets

In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Brandon Waltens sits down with businessman Nate Sheets. They talk about the honey business, the rise of MAHA, and Sheets' GOP bid to be the next Commissioner of Agriculture.

Sep 28, 202523 min

Real Texans: Joan Huffman

In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with State Sen. Joan Huffman as she seeks the GOP nomination to be the next attorney general. We discuss her background as a Harris County prosecutor, accomplishments in the Senate, and what she'd do as the A.G.

Sep 21, 202528 min

Real Texans: Brooke Rollins

In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with his friend and former colleague, Brooke Rollins. They talk about growing up in small-town Texas, the importance of state-based policy action, and her role as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

Sep 14, 202535 min

Real Texans: Will Cain

On this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Will Cain in his Dallas-based Fox News studio. They talk about the role of media, the importance of being a Texan, and how a kid from Sherman ended up playing water polo for Pepperdine.

Sep 7, 202519 min

Real Texans: Mayes Middleton

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with State Sen. Mayes Middleton about his bid to be the 52nd Attorney General of Texas. They discuss Middleton’s background, his record in the state senate, and why the office matters.

Aug 31, 202536 min

Real Texans: Kelly Hancock

In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock as he settles into the job while seeking the GOP nomination. They talk about how Hancock’s faith and experience shape his approach to policy.

Aug 24, 202526 min

Real Texans: Don Huffines

In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with former State Sen. Don Huffines about his bid to be the GOP's candidate for comptroller. They talk about his background and the importance of protecting the taxpayer.

Aug 17, 202527 min

Real Texans: Christi Craddick

In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick about her bid to be the GOP's candidate for comptroller. They talk about her background and the importance of the job.

Aug 10, 202523 min

Real Texans: Aaron Reitz

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Aaron Reitz about his bid to be the 52nd Attorney General of Texas. Reitz discusses his background, why the office matters, and how voters should judge the candidates.

Aug 3, 202538 min

Real Texans: Thomas Pauken II

In this edition of REAL TEXANS, meet Thomas Pauken II, who lives and works in Beijing as a journalist and commentator. He talks about how he wound up in China, his love for the Chinese people, and what both countries' citizens misunderstand about each other.

Jul 27, 202532 min

Real Texans: Dawn Buckingham

In this week’s edition of Real Texans, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham talks with Michael Quinn Sullivan about the Alamo, the border, and the challenges of seeking local office.

Jul 20, 202534 min

Real Texans: Shawn Thierry

In this week's episode of REAL TEXANS, Shawn Thierry—a former Democrat member of the Texas House—shares her story on why she left the party and the importance of protecting children.

Jul 13, 202529 min

Real Texans: Bryan Burrough

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan meets Bryan Burrough to discuss his new book, “Gunfighters: How Texans Made The West Wild.” The discussion covers Burrough’s career in financial journalism, his transition into historical nonfiction, and the importance of looking at history with clarity

Jul 6, 202526 min

Real Texans: Paul Brown

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Paul Brown about the founding of his Texas-based luxury watch company, Wasson Watch. He also discusses the importance of faith in business and how he became a Marine.

Jun 29, 202531 min

Real Texans: Vanessa Sivadge

In this week’s episode of REAL TEXANS, Brandon Waltens visits with Vanessa Sivadge—a nurse-turned-whistleblower who, one year ago, exposed child gender mutilation procedures happening in Texas. Now she’s on a mission to protect Texas children.

Jun 22, 202517 min

Real Texans: Matthew Marsden

In this week’s edition, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Matthew Marsden, a Brit who chose to become a Texan. Marsden is known to Americans for his standout roles in Black Hawk Down and the Rambo franchise, among others, as well as his push against Hollywood’s infatuation with DEI at the expense of truth and storytelling. They talk about the importance of the visual arts and Marsden’s lifelong affinity for American history.

Jun 15, 202559 min

Real Texans: Barry Wilmore

In this week's episode of REAL TEXANS, Sydnie Henry visits with Captain Barry "Butch" Wilmore, a test pilot and seasoned astronaut. They talk about his unexpected nine-month stay on the space station, his faith, and why he does not fear the unexpected.

Jun 8, 202523 min

Real Texans: Sid Miller

In this edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Sid Miller about life in the rodeo, the importance of buying products made in the Lone Star State, and the politics of agriculture. And, yes, we talk about the statewide agency he has been elected to oversee three times.

Jun 1, 202527 min

Real Texans: Larry Brock Jr.

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with Lt. Col Larry Brock Jr. about his experiences as a J6 political prisoner and how he felt when President Donald Trump pardoned him.

May 25, 202530 min

Real Texans: Bob Hall

In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with State Sen. Bob Hall about the Texas Lottery. The conversation covers the history of gambling in Texas, the proper roles of government, and the future (or lack thereof) of the Texas Lottery.

May 18, 202520 min