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Real Texans - Conversations with men and women about life and liberty in the Lone Star State.

Special Edition of Real Texans: August Pfluger
Today at 8:45 PM

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.


Real Texans: Rachel Hale
Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

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.


Real Texans: Aileen Blachowski
02/22/2026

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.


2.19.2026: CCP-Linked Drones in Texas
02/19/2026

- Texas Sues Firm Accused of Selling CCP-Linked ‘Trojan Horse’ Drones…
- UNT Terminates Art Exhibit That Promoted Immigration Lawlessness…
- Doctor Accused of Illegally Conducting Sex-Rejecting Interventions on Minors…
- Bribery Scheme Alleged at Harris County Tax Office…


Real Texans: Todd Hunter
02/15/2026

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.


Greg Abbott on the Islamic Infiltration of Texas
02/08/2026

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.


Real Texans: Eric Johnson
02/01/2026

 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.


Real Texans: Jo Markham
01/25/2026

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.



Real Texans: Shelia Franklin
01/18/2026

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.


Real Texans: Rick Green
01/11/2026

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.



Real Texans: David Stokely
01/04/2026

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.



Real Texans: Tony Buzbee
12/07/2025

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.



Real Texans: Thanksgiving Episode
11/26/2025

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



Real Texans: Wesley Hunt
11/23/2025

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.



Real Texans: Roy Boyd
11/09/2025

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.



Real Texans: Angela Paxton
11/02/2025

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.



Real Texans: Chip Roy
10/26/2025

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.



Real Texans: Brent Smith
10/19/2025

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.



Real Texans: Sara Gonzales
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10/12/2025

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.




Real Texans: John Seago
10/05/2025

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.



Real Texans: Nate Sheets
09/28/2025

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.



Real Texans: Joan Huffman
09/21/2025

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.



Real Texans: Brooke Rollins
09/14/2025

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.



Real Texans: Will Cain
09/07/2025

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.



Real Texans: Mayes Middleton
08/31/2025

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.



Real Texans: Kelly Hancock
08/24/2025

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.



Real Texans: Don Huffines
08/17/2025

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.



Real Texans: Christi Craddick
08/10/2025

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.



Real Texans: Aaron Reitz
08/03/2025

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.



Real Texans: Thomas Pauken II
07/27/2025

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.



Real Texans: Dawn Buckingham
07/20/2025

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.



Real Texans: Shawn Thierry
07/13/2025

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.



Real Texans: Bryan Burrough
07/06/2025

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



Real Texans: Paul Brown
06/29/2025

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.



Real Texans: Vanessa Sivadge
06/22/2025

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.



Real Texans: Matthew Marsden
06/15/2025

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.


Real Texans: Barry Wilmore
06/08/2025

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.



Real Texans: Sid Miller
06/01/2025

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.



Real Texans: Larry Brock Jr.
05/25/2025

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.



Real Texans: Bob Hall
05/18/2025

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.