The Michele Tafoya Podcast

Why is Dr. Peter McCullough controversial? Is it because his medical opinions are not aligned with the group-think of the medical establishment? And if he is wrong, why will no one debate him? McCullough joins Michele to answer some basic questions about what we got wrong during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apologies aren’t as necessary as you think. And in some instances, your apology may be giving up some of your power. Also in this episode, a mystery for the ages! It involves Michele’s family and a dead hedgehog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2005, Shaun Alexander was the NFL’s MVP. But the man has accomplished so much. He and his wife have had 12 children, and he tells Michele about the heartbreak of losing one to SIDS. But what he’s doing professionally now is an inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After receiving a miracle in the form of a healthy baby boy, Michele and her husband got a gift. The gift didn’t come without sacrifice and challenges, but the rewards of adoption keep on coming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever known someone who has agonized through infertility? You need to listen to this episode. Michele lived through it and has a story of hope for anyone who wants to build a family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas threw a few border patrol agents under the bus. He has yet to apologize. But given new evidence, Michele believes he should do more than say he’s sorry. The Secretary should resign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine being admitted to a hospital for an emergency. Or a routine procedure. One of the first people you meet is a nurse. She’s polite, professional, compassionate and caring. She knows her stuff, and you feel comfortable and confident that you are being well cared for. Do you care, in that moment, if the nurse has “checked a box” saying she accepts her “implicit biases”? And if she had NOT ticked such a box, would you want her fired? Meet a nurse who, after 39 years, was fired for not checking a particular box. She joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently the International Olympic Committee renamed the “Women in Sport Commission” as the “Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission.”Why?What does this mean for women in sports? Former Division One swimmer Marshi Smith joins Michele to talk about her new organization, ICONS (Independent Council on Women’s Sports) and it’s fight to maintain fairness for women in sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine having to choose between heating your house or fueling your car this winter. Our energy crisis doesn’t need to be nearly as dire as it is. Michele argues the Biden Administration made it inevitable the first day Joe stepped into the Oval Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brianne Dressen wanted to do the right thing when she signed up for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trials. She had faith the government would get things right. Within 24 hours, her health deteriorated to the point that she could no longer work at her beloved pre-school. In the time since, she has racked up millions — yes millions — of healthcare bills. And where is AstraZeneca? Where is the FDA? Where is the NIH? Brianne answers all those questions with Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are people who don’t want you to hear Brook Jackson’s story. Why? Because her allegations about COVID-19 vaccine trials are damning. Brook is a whistle-blower, and she joins Michele to talk about how Pfizer and the FDA ignored her alarm bells about the vaccine trials. This story isn’t over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know all the questionnaires you fill out in a doctor’s office or other medical clinic are not necessarily for your benefit? Big Brother is in the exam room with you. And we are being conditioned to accept that our private lives are fair game in the world of healthcare. Author and RN Twila Brase joins Michele with advice about how to keep your private information between you and your doctor, and keep the government out of the exam room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Post reports that Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have hired lawyers, and a divorce may be eminent. Michele shares her perspective from her time covering Brady. Also, Bill and Melinda Gates had a painful divorce. Michele talks about why marriage is challenging, including her own 22 year marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam B. Coleman is the founder of Wrong Speak Publishing and he questions everything. Especially the prevailing left-wing narratives trumpeted at Black America ad nauseum, 24-7. His book is "Black Victim To Black Victor: Identifying the ideologies, behavioral patterns and cultural norms that encourage a victimhood complex" Adam and Michele have an honest, unapologetic conversation regarding Black America, the Gatekeepers and Racial-strife Profiteers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kali Fontanilla is a passionate free-thinking educator who is fed up with the race & gender indoctrination we are providing for many of our public-school students in lieu of a useful education that prepares students for the real world. So, she did something about it. With the help of the Patriarchy, Kali founded Exodus Institute to provide an educational alternative for students and parents. She joins Michele on today's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden said the Pandemic is over. His spokespeople are walking it back. Either way, the long-term ramifications of school shutdowns, vaccines, masking and more will continue to shadow us. Justin Hart, author of “Gone Viral: How Covid Drove the World Insane,” joins Michele with some astonishing statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel like you went to sleep and woke up in an alternate universe — a place that is still called the United States but looks and sounds much different from what you once happily called home? Michele explains why this might be happening, and how you can cope. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. But hopefully, you’ll be better for having listened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chance of your child committing suicide is far greater than the chance of your child being kidnapped by a stranger. How can this be? And what can we do to help these distressed kids? Dr. Peter Gray from Psychology Today joins Michele with some straightforward answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad O. Jackson is a Black Conservative. He played a major role in the films “Uncle Tom” and “Uncle Tom II.” He joins Michele to talk about how he felt lied to by those who conditioned him to vote Democrat and believe the worst about America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is a gay man who had always voted democrat. So how did he become a Trump supporter? And why was he arrested for being present at the capital — outdoors — on January 6th? Brandon Straka, who founded the #WalkAway movement, tells a fascinating story of going from heartbreak over Hillary to throwing his remote control at Rachel Maddow. This is a must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher is not being shy about his concern with the illegal immigration happening at the Southern Border. As a resident of Arizona, he's not far from the Yuma sector of the border, so he made a visit. He joins Michele to share what he witnessed and what he thinks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Trump to Biden… COVID to Academia… Brian Stelter to Eric Adams. Nothing is off the table as Michele talks with journalist David Marcus, author of “Charade: The COVID lies That Crushed A Nation.” He is compelling, determined, dogged and intellectually honest. #RefreshingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are CRT and pronouns suddenly important to the American military — and should they be? Michele continues her conversation with two incredibly accomplished vets who believe military voices from all over the USA need to be amplified in Washington, DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They fight for us. They defend our freedom. Their voices should be much more involved in political discourse and policy-making. Meet two amazing vets who are striving to do just that as they join Michele for Part 1 of this essential conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanna Newell was a democrat who trusted Dr. Anthony Fauci and was enthusiastically following all the COVID mandates and guidelines. Until she got her second COVID vaccine shot. Within hours, her life had changed for the worse. She joins Michele to speak out on behalf of the growing population of Vaccine Injured. If you believe you have been injured by the COVID-19 vaccine, go to React19.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He came to the United States from the UK legally. He became a United States Citizen proudly. He served as a volunteer chaplain for police and fire departments for the better part of two decades. Then he was fired by the Austin Fire Department in Texas for his beliefs. It is one of the most shocking, head-scratching stories of the year. Dr. Andrew Fox and his lawyer join Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OK, I’ll come right out and declare it: The future of America depends on how we educate our children. At the moment, it ain’t going so well. But there are teachers who care deeply about getting it right. One of those shining stars — Jeremy S. Adams, the 2014 Teacher of the Year in California and columnist for the Daily Wire — joins Michele with some truly inspiring insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much of your paycheck are you willing to contribute to combating climate change? Or should such efforts be paid for by the taxpayers at all? You may have an easier time answering those questions after you hear how much the U.S. has spent with very little to show for it. Are we delusional about what the “Energy Transition” really looks like? Time for a reality check, as Mark P. Mills of the Manhattan Institute talks with Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often talk about slavery as part of the past. But slavery still exists in America, it just looks a little different. Meet Jessica Midkiff, who escaped the life. She tells Michele about her remarkable story along with Alan Smyth, Executive Director of SavingInnocence.org, who wants men to step up and help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The 1619 Project” has received a lot of acclaim and attention. But is it factual? Dr. Mary Graybar, an author and resident fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute for the study of Western civilization in Clinton, New York, joins Michele to present “Debunking the 1619 Project.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic won’t play in the 2022 US Open because… he hasn’t been vaccinated. But he has natural immunity. Toddlers are being forced to wear masks. Is this the America you expected under Joe Biden? Another Joe — Joe Concha — posits that Biden is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad presidency. He joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since leaving her high-powered job at Levi’s because of her views on COVID mandates, Jennifer Sey has become a powerful voice for children and everyone else who thinks the pandemic could have been better handled by the government. Jennifer joins Michele to discuss her new life as an author, documentarian and activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many people have served in Congress, served in the Air Force, served in the Navy, and been an attorney… Doug Collins has. The former congressman from Georgia joins Michele to talk student loan debt forgiveness, military readiness and Bennifer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele voluntarily left her high profile job covering the NFL. Why? Well, for many reasons. But if she said one of those reasons was China, would you believe her?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the news can get depressing… that’s where Jim Geraghty of National Review comes in. He can take almost any story and make it funny! He and Michele laugh a lot in this podcast, even though some of the topics are, well, sad and frustrating. Life is too short not to laugh… and learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s a rapper. Who doesn’t curse. He also doesn’t drink. And he doesn’t care if you care. He’s a philosopher, a writer, a speaker, a podcaster. Born in England and raised in Saudi Arabia, he’s also Nigerian. But there’s only one word to define him: Zuby. And if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll be thrilled to discover him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School choice. School choice. School choice. Michele believes in it, preaches about it, and books guests who know more about it than most. In this episode, Corey DeAngelis of the American Federation for Children explains why public schools should be called government schools… and why they aren’t working.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Elder ran for Governor of California. Now, he’s thinking about Running for President of the United States. Oh, and he’s also produced this little film called, “Uncle Tom 2,” which is extraordinary. He visits with Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I call this show Sideline Sanity because I want to promote SANE conversations about the insane world in which we find ourselves. There is no better guest for sound, reasoned arguments than Guy Benson. We discuss the J6 committee, the Mar-a-Lago Raid, the border, and his sterling career as a play-by-play announcer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass incarceration. The police. Crime rates. Racial profiling. What’s real, and what isn’t? Manhattan Institute Fellow and author of the new book, “Criminal (In)Justice,” Rafael Mangual joins Michele with data that tells some very real stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine hearing your husband, wife or partner hung him-or-herself from the rafters of your garage. Imagine tracing that event back to a prescribed medication. Find out how Kim Witczak went from that horrifying experience to advocating for people with Covid-19 vaccine injuries. Yes, they are real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hear nuclear energy you often think of nuclear weapons, Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and other dangerous disasters. But nuclear energy could be one of the cleanest, safest, cheapest forms of energy. Period. Expert Mark Nelson joins Michele to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI Raid on a former United States President’s personal home was unprecedented. What explains it? What is it leading to? And how will the elections be impacted? Sean Davis, CEO of The Federalist joins Michele. Wait until you hear his thoughts on who might replace President Biden on the ticket in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s a former Marine Captain. A recovering alcoholic. A burn pit victim. An author. Matthew (please call him “Matt”) joins Michele to discuss lots of stuff, including his latest thriller novel, “The Neighborhood”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It hasn’t been easy. But Michele has overcome insecurities and sensitivities to become stronger and more courageous. In this episode she shares three practices she’s learned from Stoicism… and Winnie the Pooh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you just have to laugh. The world is so crazy that laughter becomes an imperative. Enter Tim Young, a comedian, writer, and bourbon expert. He and Michele talk Lea Thomas, Demi Lovato and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about issues is useful. Acting upon those conversations is more important. Dr. Elana Fishbein is in action. Her organization, No Left Turn in Education, is relying on volunteers to push back against the Marxist ideologies making their way into our children’s schools. You’ll want to listen to this self-described warrior make her case to Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ari Fleisher is one of the most respected political analysts in the public square. And the former Press Secretary under George W. Bush is fed up with the media. He joins Michele to talk about how and why journalism has lost its way in America, who he thinks is running for President in 2024 (on both sides), and what the media can do to regain America’s trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US population is around 330 million. Only about 18 million are watching the January 6th hearings. But leave it to Andy McCarthy of the National Review to sum up the hearings in one interview. McCarthy joins Michele to discuss what effect the hearings may have on future elections… Plus his epic explanation of the overturning of Roe v Wade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fentanyl overdoses have skyrocketed. Illegal immigration appears out of control. Healthcare, public education, housing and the economy are all affected. Dan Stein, President of the Federation of American Immigration Reform, joins Michele with his assessment of the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.