The Michele Tafoya Podcast

Parents can’t put out a fire if they don’t know it’s burning. How many parents fully comprehend the potential for their kids to become addicted to the internet? Captain Peter Ryan has seen it firsthand. His daughter gave up her own smartphone. Hear their story, and learn about the risks we all face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There really was a Holocaust, and not every kid is being educated about it. That’s why model and activist Elizabeth Pipko created LestPeopleForget.com. You can also go to EducateKanye.com, and you’ll get redirected to this stunning, meaningful, haunting and important web site dedicated to preserving the history of the Holocaust. Pipko joins a Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MNF Sideline Reporter Lisa Guerrero throws one of Michele’s closest friends and colleagues under the bus. Lisa has the right to publish her story. And because Michele believes so fiercely in free speech, she uses her own voice to fire back. Buckle up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world’s best-selling author, James Patterson, and hall of fame sports writer Mike Lupica join Michele to discuss their book, “The House of Wolves.” Lots of juicy nuggets and laughs ensue!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele asks the question: If you knew having a baby — or a puppy for that matter — would be so challenging, would you have done it? And she explores why more people are watching HGTV and listening to country music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his first-ever podcast appearance, Dom Lucre reveals how he became a renaissance man. After serving in the Army, he became VP of IVOS Records. But when he showed an allegiance to Donald Trump, he was, in his words, “expelled” from Hip Hop. So he founded a financial firm, Credit Cadabra. And he still has time for meaningful philanthropy. He pulls no punches in this exclusive interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Morey of FIRE.ORG joins Michele to discuss Hamline University’s recent firing of an adjunct professor for showing a piece of art in her, uh, Art History class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hate the word “fart.” But in this episode it is used in an absolutely perfect context, and I embrace it. Dr. Joel Brown, MD, joins us from across the pond to explain what he calls “virtue farting.” And he tells his incredible story of drifting into the world of woke… and finding his way out again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillip Stutts has been part of over 1,500 winning political campaigns. He is also a marketing guru who has a partnership with the largest data collection, analytics and AI company in America. How is your data captured and used? Are American social media companies as bad as Chinese-controlled TikTok? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much do you really know about China’s genocide and slavery? Michael Sobolik of the American Foreign Policy Council is an expert. He and Michele discuss the NBA’s ties to China and if they can ever be broken. Plus, Sobolik gets personal about a couple of surprise topics!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Avella is the Chairman of GOPAC, and organization committed to identifying and supporting the next generation of Republican leaders. He joins Michele to talk about the midterms, 2024, the Speaker’s race, and where abortion fits into the political landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They are pretty much what their title suggests: women who lean right. And Mock and Daisy aren’t afraid to call themselves “chicks.” They are no-nonsense, fun-loving, direct gals who are willing to opine about everything from Trump to Twitter. They join Michele in this free-wheeling conversation about America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America watched a relatively unknown, emerging football star collapse on national television. Michele discusses the events of the Monday Night Football game in which Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest. After almost three decades on NFL Sidelines, Michele offers her perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You work hard and pay your taxes. Some of your tax dollars pay for other able-bodied people to stay home and collect unemployment. It happens all the time, and that should not sit well with people who work. E.J. Antoni from the Heritage Foundation and the Committee to Unleash Prosperity joins Michele with the facts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mickey Z was an activist for the Left. But he left. He started to ask some really solid questions… and the answers he received made him question even more. He’s written twelve books — a few he regrets! But Mickey Z and his colorful personality are worth the listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a clinical psychologist in New York. She joins Michele to discuss how suppression of speech can harm mental health… and what to do with your pesky New Year’s Resolutions! Free advice you can use this season!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Osnes is a two-time Tony Award nominated singer and actress. She’s performed at the Kennedy Center Honors. Here resume is long and incredibly impressive. But she was cancelled. Her story is not to be missed. Neither is her voice, which she shares with Michele. Laura and her husband, Nathan Johnson, on a special edition of Sideline Sanity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will replace Elon Musk if he steps down at Twitter? Will Ron DeSantis run for President in 2024? And Stanford University looks, well, stupid. Michele delves into all three… plus a story about cars with bows on top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele gets pissed when the Biden Administration says it is doing the hard work at the Southern Border. She explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA legend and Hall of Fame guard John Stockton believes in medical freedom. So does former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Ken Reuttgers. Reuttgers wife suffered a vaccine injury. Stockton has long researched the efficacy and risks of vaccines. They’ve taken the arrows for being public about their beliefs. They join Michele to discuss why it’s been worthwhile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emotions often get in the way of good decision-making. This may be true in the case of nuclear energy, which many people associate with nuclear bombs. But nuclear energy could be the key to a green future according to James B. Meigs of the Manhattan Institute. He joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public schools are failing our children. Why shouldn’t parents be able to chose the best education options for their kids? Robert Enlow, CEO of EdChoice, joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former collegiate swimmer, Riley Gaines, throws the dictionary at the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele rants about pronouns, X and Y Chromosomes, Elon Musk, and the reactions to Twitter 2.0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the world is empowering women and girls, the script has flipped for boys. Why can’t both boys and girls feel valued in today’s society? Richard V. Reeves and Michele agree — girls flourishing should not come at the expense of boys and men feeling “useless” or “worthless.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a skeptic? Do you believe Mary was a virgin who delivered the Son of God? As Christmastime approaches, Michele asks some questions of Anthony Walker, a minister with an extraordinary gift for explaining Christianity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ayn Rand was a novelist known for “Atlas Shrugged,” one of Michele’s favorite reads. She was also a philosopher and one of America’s greatest supporters. The Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) continues her work. ARI CEO Tal Tsfany joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcaster Dan Hollaway of the Drinkin' Bros Podcast and the Citizen Podcast, joins Michele with his take on the decline in confidence in the US Military.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check-out the first episode of Timeless with Julie Hartman, now available on the Salem Podcast Network. Subscribe today at ... Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/timeless-with-julie-hartman Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-with-julie-hartman/id1656808169 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13IZPkFF5JfER4Eep55V8K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliehartman Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2172640 As an open-minded, 22-year-old graduate of Harvard, Julie became a conservative after discovering Dennis Prager's radio show. After reaching out to Dennis to express her appreciation for his work, a friendship was born that became a mentorship. Dennis then invited her as a guest on his radio show. The following summer, Julie appeared as a weekly on-air contributor to his nationally syndicated radio program. At the age of 21, Julie guest-hosted three-hour broadcasts for both The Dennis Prager Show and The Mike Gallagher Show, becoming the youngest person to solo substitute host on a national program. On "Timeless", Julie explores her views on life, politics, and current events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American public is losing confidence in the Military. Joe Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation program hits another snag. LeBron James makes an intellectually dishonest comparison between Jerry Jones and Kyrie Irving. Michele discusses it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Wheaton was at the top of his game. But something wasn’t right. He tells Michele about the “U turn” he made in his life, why he made it, and why he is certain God is real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Liz Collin, longtime television journalist, was on the front lines of the George Floyd riots. Not only was she a reporter, her husband, Bob Kroll, was the president of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis. She was silenced and ultimately sidelined by CBS. But her focus on telling the truth never ended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, listen to this podcast. If you are convinced COVID-19 vaccines work, listen to this podcast. Dr. Jessica Rose has looked at the data. And she has a lot to tell you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert Woodson is a Civil Rights icon. At age 85, he possesses uncommon wisdom. Amala Ekpunobi is a rising star at Prager U. At age 22, she possesses uncommon wisdom. Prepare to be heartened by both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to learn how to not give a damn what other people think of you, this episode is for you. Learn from two of the best!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Sey, on track to become the CEO of Levi’s, lost her job because she spoke out against COVID mandates. She wrote a book about it: “Levi’s Unbuttoned: How the Woke Mob Took my Job but Gave me my Voice.” Sey and her husband, Daniel Kotzin — who has been suspended from Twitter for views similar to his wife’s — join Michele to discuss the alarming threats to free speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s called gender-affirming care. How much do you know about it? Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post has been reporting on the subject for years. He tells Michele about the deep, dark rabbit hole that is the medical side of the trans ideology. Warning, some of the content is graphic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Brewer is an appointee of former President Donald Trump. As a Florida resident, he is also an appointee of Governor Ron DeSantis. So whom will he support in 2024? Brewer and Tafoya talk abortion, social justice, and the declining American Culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we love and value our freedoms enough? Dr. Aaron Kheriaty does, and he sacrificed his career at the University of California to stand up for medical freedom. After being fired for protesting vaccine mandates, he wrote a book. He’s also part of a lawsuit which may result in Dr. Anthony Fauci finally facing tough questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Religion isn’t a big part of Michele’s life. And she’s been wondering if that’s a problem for her and many others. Pastor Jack Hibbs joins Michele to answer questions like, “Who is God,” and “Why should I believe in God?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than 24 hours after the midterms, Tyrus joins Michele to talk about the aftermath. What did the results tell us? Where do we go from here as Americans? And should Donald Trump run… Ron DeSantis… both?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Color Us United is a group who describes itself as “The voice of those who oppose dividing America by race, religion, sexual orientation or any other characteristic,” saying, “We resist those who divide American in the name of ‘racial equity.’” Their national spokesperson, Christian Watson, joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The peanut butter is really hitting the fan in K-12 education. Kids are not being prepared for the real world. As the daughter of a public school teacher, Michele has watched the problem developing for years. Michael T. Hartney of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University studies the issue for a living. He tells Michele why parents need to pay attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrus shares stories of his childhood that will make you wonder how he ever survived. Kat Timpf also had major obstacles along the way. Their common resiliency made them both successful. They couldn’t be more different, but they have so much in common. They joined Michele, and the highlights are here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dinesh D’Souza joins Michele to counter the debunking of his film, “2,000 Mules,” and discusses his new book of the same title. Does he believe the 2020 Election was stolen? How does he debunk the debunkers? And where does all of this leave us as a country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Pastorini, who had a Pro Bowl NFL careeer and won a Super Bowl title, lives in Texas. He wanted to see what was really happening at the southern border. So he visited, and he tells Michele what he saw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is a well-connected career politician. During his tenure Minnesota crime has skyrocketed, and the state was rocked by one of the biggest COVID scandals in America. Ellison is being challenged by a 5th generation Minnesotan from a small town. Meet Jim Schultz, and learn why he’s running.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele saw his post on LinkedIn. In the first photo, a young Bernard Toney cocked his head and showed a mouthful of gold teeth. The caption read, “Don’t tell me that people can’t change.” In the next photo, a uniformed Toney was boarding Air Force One. The caption: “From the bottom to the top (The White House).” You have to hear this story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A must-listen. Michele asks Ambassador Andrew Bremberg to explain in simple terms why China is dangerous to the United States and the rest of the free world. The Ambassador, who served in Geneva (headquarters of the World Health Organization) at the height of the COVID crisis, gives an overview that everyone should hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.