She Thinks

Sam Sorbo, author of They’re Your Kids, joins the “She Thinks” podcast this week to talk about school choice and her family’s experience homeschooling three children. As the majority of kids head back to school, it’s an important time to champion what we at IWF believe about school choice: educational freedom isn’t suited only for a subset of children, but for all children in all zip codes. The reality is that while 85% of parents send their children to a public school, only 1/3 would choose that option if they had the ability to go elsewhere. Sam Sorbo is an American actress, author, and talk radio host. She played Serena on the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and hosts the weekday, syndicated radio program, The Sam Sorbo Show. She is married to actor Kevin Sorbo, and they have three children together, whom they homeschooled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Braceras talks with Christina Martin, counsel in Knick v. Township of Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rep. Mary Franson joins the podcast this week to discuss a tough and often ignored issue -- female genital mutilation or FGM. Rep. Franson is a state representative from Minnesota who recently introduced legislation to hold both doctors and parents accountable for the practice. In our conversation, she offers insight and explains what steps can be taken to protect the girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin Shapiro joins “She Thinks” this week to talk about an issue that has not only gained traction in the states, but we’re also watching it play out on the federal level -- Paid Parental Leave. With so many Democratic candidates talking about it, it’s important to know the pros and cons of government-proposed paid leave policieslike the Family Act, The CRADLE Act, and the New Parents Act.Kristin Shapiro is a lawyer and senior fellow with Independent Women's Forum. She has litigated numerous cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2016, Kristin was selected by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star in the DC area. You can also check out her commentary, which appears regularly in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tammy Bruce, president of ​IWF's sister organization ​Independent Women's Voice, is joined by a special guest ​known by many as Buffy Summers from the hit 90's Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie for this pop-up episode of She Thinks--Kristy Swanson. Kristy is an ​award winning ​actress and producer. She is a mom and a wife and an outspoken conservative in Hollywood. ​Kristy talks about her decision to come out as a conservative, navigating the entertainment industry as a conservative, championing conservatism, and encouraging civility and respect for differences in opinions. You don't want to miss this special episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior editor at The Federalist and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway joins the podcast this week to talk about her new book (already a #1 bestseller!), Justice on Trial, that she co-authored with Carrie Severino. Mollie and Carrie combined their journalistic and legal expertise to uncover the truth. Their book not only recounts what happened during the Kavanaugh Confirmation, but also considers what this means for the future of the Supreme Court. They interviewed 100 key players including President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, dozens of Senators and their staff as well as people who know Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford personally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel Turner joins the podcast this week to talk about the very popular topic of climate change. We’ll delve into the science, including whether the data points we often hear politicians cite are accurate, discuss how America has become energy independent and why that’s so important from a human right’s perspective, and finally Daniel answers the question everyone should want answered—is the world really ending in 12 years? Power the Future is a national non-profit organization with the mission of offering truth, facts, and research that will enrich the national conversation on energy policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IWF's Patrice Onwuka speaks with Simone Barron, board member of the Restaurant Workers of America and a founder of the Full Service Workers Alliance in Seattle, to discuss why wait staff oppose ending the tipped wage and earning a $15 minimum wage like other workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Chamlee-Wright joins the podcast this week to talk about socialism. As polls reveal that Generation Z has a much more positive view of socialism than previous generations, and the Democratic candidates line up to promote socialist ideas on their platforms, it’s now more important than ever to discuss whether free is actually free. Emily defines socialism, explains the role of free markets in a free society, and analyzes whether or not young people have a true understanding of the system.Emily Chamlee-Wright is President and CEO of the Institute for Humane Studies, which works with scholars to advance a deeper understanding of ideas in the classical liberal intellectual tradition. Prior to joining IHS in 2016, she served as the Provost and Dean of the College at Washington College, and was previously the Elbert H. Neese Professor of Economics and associate dean at Beloit College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “She Thinks,” Julie Gunlock joins us to reveal the truth behind vaccinations and the rise in measles outbreaks. She’ll discuss how the antivaccination movement started and how serious these outbreaks are, especially for children. This is an especially important conversation as 2019 has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 1994. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IWF's Julie Gunlock speaks with lawyer and political columnist Jennifer Braceras about how these lawsuits are causing harm and preventing innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and speaker Christina Hoff Sommers joins the podcast today to speak about the potential harms of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and what women should be on the lookout for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Ross explains why all of us need to educate ourselves about our system for electing our president. Here's why we should be concerned about efforts to ditch the Electoral College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “She Thinks,” Constitutional lawyer Erin Hawley joins us to talk about all things….Constitutional. She debunks the myths we heard following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts of 2017, gives her take on Justice Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court as we await numerous Supreme Court decisions, and of course offers a little insight into what it’s like being married to a Senator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Conservatives Being Censored? A Conversation With Harmeet Dhillon by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fox News contributor and news editor for Townhall.com Katie Pavlich talks about gun ownership and why she’s a strong advocate for the Second Amendment. She shares her background, explains how and why her father taught her to shoot, and clarifies the facts about guns and gun violence. And if you have any interest in becoming a gun owner, Katie gives a few tips to make the process navigable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IWF Policy Director Hadley Heath Manning speaks with IW CEO Heather Higgins about the 100th anniversary of the women's right to vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrice Onwuka, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, joins the “She Thinks” podcast to talk about the Trump Administration’s latest policy proposal for overtime pay and whether or not this helps workers in the long term—her answers may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Payne, a Fox Business Network contributor, joins “She Thinks” to forecast what we can expect in the next year with wages rising and low unemployment. Payne also shares his story and makes a case for why the American Dream is still alive today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of She Thinks, Naomi Schaefer Riley joins to discuss the issue of child welfare -- a hot topic given the decline of stable two-parent households and the current spike in opioid addiction. She not only discusses the importance of partnership between government and civil society but also gives insight into becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Pollack joins the podcast this week to explain how his life changed forever when his daughter, Meadow Pollack, was killed at Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New policies in athletics allow transgender athletes -- specifically males who have transitioned to female -- to compete in sports as women. Biological females are now losing to individuals who are biologically male in the female category. Joiurnalist Kelsey Bolar speaks with IWF President Carrie Lukas about this phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran reporter Sara Carter reveals the latest in the border crisis and what the public needs to know. Carter has been on the ground reporting at the border, getting the story the mainstream media doesn't always share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “She Thinks,” we tackle the hot topic of education with Inez Feltscher Stepman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need the government for this? Shoshana Weismann Talks Unnecessary Food Regulations by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of "She Thinks," Kristin Soltis Anderson joins the podcast to discuss voter demographics ahead of the 2020 election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's April 15th and in 2018, taxes were slashed for a large number of Americans. How did you come up with your refund number this year? Did you owe -- and why? IWF President Carrie Lukas and Senior Policy Analyst Patrice Onwuka clear things up for you in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York Times' best-selling author and Fox News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean speaks with us about the trials she's come through -- and how she's learned to make the best of every situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of She Thinks, I talk with Tammy Bruce (the President of IWV) about her “conversion” to conservatism. For those familiar with her conservative commentary on Fox News, you may be surprised to know that Tammy was a lifelong Democrat until 2008, working on numerous Democratic campaigns and serving as the president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). In our conversation, she discusses the exact moment she realized that her view of freedom and the rights of people didn’t belong in the Democratic party…hint: it has to do with Clintons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Our Plan for Social Security Earned Leave Is Different in a Way That Works by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real Admissions Scandal is How Much We Pay for How Little We Get by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Restrictive Soda Regulation Failure Doesn't Make People Healthier, and Costs Consumers by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misperceptions About the Paycheck Fairness Act: Why it is unnecessary by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FDA Remains Silent on Study That Proves Vaping Helps Smokers Quit Cigarettes by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anti-Vax Movement Faces the Consequences of Their Backwards Beliefs After Measles Outbreak by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Back: The Equal Rights Amendment is Still Unnecessary by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing Support for School Choice Offers Students Innovative Education Options by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read about charter schools here: http://iwf.org/publications/2807381/Policy-Focus:-Charter-Schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Access to Human Trafficking Services in Atlanta During the Superbowl by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a Visiting Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum and Director of Medicine for the American Council on Science and Health, I had the pleasure of hosting this Working For Women podcast and interview with preeminent cancer researcher and physician scientist Dr. Richard Pestell. In it, we speak about metastatic breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer, what is hopeful on the horizon, why he is excited about his current work and what obstacles are impeding progress in treatments. This is important because with such aggressive diseases especially there shouldn’t be any unnecessary lag time getting targeted therapeutics from lab bench to patient bedside.His take home message is that advocates are “essential in driving discoveries to cures” and their involvement is instrumental in the many new improvements we have, so he urges everyone to get involved whether for yourself or a loved one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read the full policy focus on civil service reform here: http://iwf.org/publications/2808199/Policy-Focus:-Civil-Service-Reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Vaping Report Proves There is Profit in Creating Fear Around E-Cigarettes by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Title IX and the Definition of the Sexes by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Did Health Care Affect the Midterm Outcome and Where Do We Go From Here? by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic Updates on Job Growth, Housing Market, and Health Care Premiums by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Carter Shares Her Stories from Reporting at the Migrant Caravan by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Costs of the Problems with the Obama Era Title IX by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is up for reauthorization but is in need of some improvements! Listen to the former Principal Deputy Director of VAWA at the Department of Justice talk about what is working and what isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Story About Ex-Smoker Quitting by Starting to Vape by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Un-Scientific Reports Coming From the International Agency for Research on Cancer by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.