Episodes

  • Ernesto Rodriguez: Senior Curator and Historian for the Alamo

    Ernesto Rodriguez: Senior Curator and Historian for the Alamo
    May 19 2022
    As the Senior Curator and Historian for the Alamo, nobody knows more about the Alamo than Ernesto Rodriguez — he’s been working around the shrine to Texas Liberty his entire life and teaches Texans every day about what happened there and what needs to be done to make sure we preserve this sacred space and our history for future generations. On this episode of The People of Texas podcast, Sherry Sylvester discusses what is going on at the Alamo, the latest archaeological finds, and the importance of the monument to the state of Texas.
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    19 mins
  • Kent Hance

    Kent Hance
    May 9 2022
    As a former chancellor for Texas Tech, Kent Hance has been making history in Texas his entire life — serving in the State Legislature and representing Texas in Congress — first as a Democrat and then as a Republican, he has stood up to Keep Texas Texan and make the Lone Star State even greater. In this episode of The People of Texas podcast, Sherry and Chancellor Hance discuss what makes Texas unique, the battle around critical race theory in schools, and political changes in the state over the course of his time as chancellor.
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    32 mins
  • Senator Brandon Creighton

    Senator Brandon Creighton
    Apr 7 2022
    Sherry Sylvester is joined by Texas Senator Brandon Creighton, Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee and author of legislation to establish the 1836 Project Advisory Committee. Senator Creighton has deep roots in Texas history; his five-times great grandfather presided at Washington-on-the-Brazos and the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. In this episode, Senator Creighton discusses the work the 1836 Commission is doing to Keep Texas Texan, protect historical monuments, and his views on the upcoming legislative session.
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    31 mins
  • The People of Texas Podcast

    The People of Texas Podcast
    Apr 7 2022
    When William Travis wrote his famous “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo he sent it to “The People of Texas.” Today, the Alamo stands as a symbol of the bravery and courage of Travis, Crockett, Bowie, Seguin, and all heroes who founded Texas and their commitment to freedom and liberty to live their dreams and build an even greater Texas. Tune in to the People of Texas podcast, where host Sherry Sylvester will talk to Texans about stories, the battles they’ve had to face in their own lives, and their views on the future of Texas.
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    2 mins