Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne joins The Right Idea to discuss some of the biggest issues shaping Texas and America: border security, immigration enforcement, H1B visa fraud, AI-driven energy demand, data centers, and the rise of the creator economy.

Hosts Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen also break down the latest Senate race developments, GOP turnout questions, and why Texas continues to lead the nation in economic growth and energy production.

Congresswoman Van Duyne explains why Texas stepped in during the Biden-era border crisis, discusses the fight over SB 4 and state sovereignty, details allegations of H1B visa fraud in North Texas, and shares why she launched the Congressional Creators Caucus to support digital creators, podcasters, YouTubers, and independent media entrepreneurs.

01:11 - Hot Take: Texas Primary Election turnout
03:35 – Introducing Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne
04:30 – SB 4, border security & states’ rights
08:48 – Immigration enforcement under Trump vs. Biden
12:05 – How Congress can codify border security reforms
15:00 – Investigating alleged H1B visa fraud in North Texas
17:20 – Texas energy dominance & economic growth
18:15 – AI, data centers & ERCOT’s energy strategy
21:50 – The Congressional Creators Caucus explained
24:15 – AI content theft & protecting creators
26:00 – The future of independent media & influencers

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