The Michele Tafoya Podcast

Guess who joined the anti-Israel protests? Looks like Great Thunberg is expanding her activism portfolio. Also, you won’t believe what Amazon’s Alexa is saying — and not saying — about Trump and Harris. And if you like Queen, you’ll enjoy the ending of this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damani Felder and Chandler Crump talk Trump, Harris, DEI, and more in this two-for-one encore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele explains how and why she left the, uh, Left… and she details the ways in which the Left is alienating the rest of the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz seems like a really nice guy, right? Michele draws on her decades of living in Minnesota to explain how this “kindly uncle” is more of a radical leftist than he appears. Also, Corey Brooks — The Rooftop Pastor — joins Michele from Chicago, home of the Democrat National Convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele analyzes Joe Biden’s DNC speech; critical concerns about Tim Walz and the CCP; the saga of George Santos; and a flashback to greatness in America, courtesy of the late Phil Donahue and Milton Friedman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey DeAngelis, PhD, has been a champion for education for years. His latest book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools,” exposes just how little the teachers unions care about actual education. He and Michele examine some video of recent teachers union conferences that will blow your mind. And they discuss which candidate, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, will be better for education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's Boxing in Paris isn't the only venue where women have lost out to men. Taylor Silverman was a competitive skateboarder who lost money, sponsorship opportunities, and podium spots to Trans-Women. Her story is incredible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project 2025 is the Democrats’ new bogeyman, and they are painting it as Donald Trump’s blueprint for his presidency. Not so fast. Kevin D. Roberts, PhD, is the President of the Heritage Foundation, the organization that developed the Project. He explains what the project is and why the Left is terrorized by it. https://x.com/KevinRobertsTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.heritage.org/the-kevin-roberts-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you watched the Republican National Convention, you may have seen Pastor Corey Brooks deliver the closing prayer on the second night in Milwaukee. Brooks is the senior pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago. He is also the founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny). He gained fame by spending 94 days living on the roof of the Super Motel across the street from his church to bring attention to the violence in his South Side Chicago neighborhood. Now, he’s building a new facility on the site of that demolished hotel to provide opportunities to his community. This is a special episode featuring a special man. https://x.com/coreybbrooks https://www.projecthood.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was once part of the left — and President of the National Organization of Women. Now, she’s on the Right — and the best-selling author of the new book, “Fear Itself: Exposing the Left’s Mind-Killing Agenda”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damani Felder is one half of the hit podcast, “The Right Brothers.” These biological bros call themselves, “Masters of vocabulary, and foot-soldiers in the fight to shine a light on the beauty that is independent thought.” The sons of US Air Force vets declare, “Identity Politics is Dead.” This is Damani’s first appearance on the Michele Tafoya Podcast, but it will not be his last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chandler Crump got into politics when he was about 14 years old. And while Gen Z is often seen as iPhone-wielding, Starbucks-drinking whiners who don’t want to pay off their own student loans, Crump defies all stereotypes. You want hope for the youth of America? This episode will inspire you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do a gay, conservative woman and a Black, Republican pastor have in common? They both appear in this episode. Tammy Bruce, a Fox News Contributor and best-selling author, gives her take on how President Joe Biden got ousted. Pastor Corey Brooks, who gave the benediction at the RNC in Milwaukee, shares his view of how Kamala Harris will challenge the Trump/Vance ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiyah Willis takes us on her journey from high school indoctrination to a real-life wake up call. Learn how this young, MIT-educated woman became convinced she was non-binary... until a medical issue left her asking serious questions about who she was and what she truly believed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About seven minutes after President Joe Biden called for “unity” and a toning down of political rhetoric, many on the left resumed calling Trump supporters “cultists.” Some continue to allege the assassination attempt was “staged.” Tell that to the family of Corey Comperatore, who lost his life at the hands of the boy who aimed at the Trump. Biden’s use of the word “Bullseye” was not to blame. But his sanctioning of awful rhetoric has been shameful and ruinous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Burack was one of the first people Clay Travis thought of when he was building his Outkick platform. Burack writes about sports - and everything else. We discuss artificial intelligence, The Biden Family, Trump, American dystopia, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Joe Rogan, Karine Jean-Pierre and Dr. Jill Biden have in common? All three make appearances in today’s podcast. Rogan on voter ID, KJP on “transparency”, and Jill on “Four More Years.” But four more years of WHAT? Michele asks this critical question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know Andrew Gruel because he is a famous chef and restauranteur. But he also took on California Governor Gavin Newsom during the Covid lockdowns, and you won’t believe the price he paid. This wide ranging conversation covers everything from minimum wage to Presidential politics to the art of grilling. But the stories of trying to survive in a declining California are cautionary tales everyone should hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Author Rachel Ehrenfeld has studied George Soros for decades. She tells Michele how the billionaire was shaped by his youth in Hungary, and why he spearheaded the push to legalize drugs. What is the “Soros Agenda?” Find out in this condensed version of our two-part series. https://www.amazon.com/Soros-Agenda-Rachel-Ehrenfeld/dp/1645720470 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siaka Massoquoi became an actor on accident. He became sober on purpose. And both acting and sobriety led him to become an active Republican. He is a January 6th defendant with an important story to tell. He told it to us. https://x.com/_siakamassaquoi?lang=en https://www.siakamassaquoi.us/ https://www.givesendgo.com/siaka https://x.com/RedState See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people agree: we need better candidates running for office. Let me introduce you to Donyale Hall, a congressional candidate in Delaware. You may not live in Delaware, but isn’t a good candidate from any state worth supporting? This single mother of ten is a small business owner, a military veteran, and a common-sense conservative. Her opponent is a trans woman who is raking in donations from activists who care only about her identity. www.donyalefordelaware.com https://www.instagram.com/donyalehall/ https://www.facebook.com/DonyaleForDE/ https://x.com/sarahemcbride?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele continues her conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Goodwin. In this episode they compare and contrast The NY Times and the NY Post; dig into former President Donald Trump’s personality; and make prediction about the 2024 presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has covered New York City for decades, working for The NY Times, Daily News and the Post. In Part One of his conversation with Michele, they discuss antisemitism on American campuses; the evolution of The NY Times; and why those who sleep with elephants shouldn’t cover the circus. Oh, and Michele delivers her thoughts on Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic Women’s Basketball team. https://x.com/mgoodwin_nypost?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://nypost.com/author/michael-goodwin/ https://x.com/nypost?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know Nick Searcy from “The Shape of Water,” or the FX series, “Justified.” He has also produced multiple films, including “The War on Truth.” Michele had been agnostic about the events of January 6th, but after taking the time to watch this film, she was left with a myriad of questions… some of them alarming. Join her as she discusses this film with Searcy, who was at the Capitol on J6. Are you open minded enough to hear another perspective? https://salemnow.com/ https://thewarontruthmovie.com/ https://x.com/yesnicksearcy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Krolczyk wrote a college paper in which she used the term, “Biological woman.” Her professor gave her a zero. Find out why, and what happened next. https://x.com/oliviakrolczyk_?lang=en https://linktr.ee/oliviakrolczyk https://www.instagram.com/oliviakrolczyk/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeek Arkham has close to 400 thousand followers on X. He believes his following wants to hear his authentic point of view. About race, masculinity, religion, and America. We agree. And in this episode, we aren’t limited to 140 characters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Navy Captain Hung Cao came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 1975. He was commissioned as a Special Operations Officer (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Deep Sea Diving) from the United States Naval Academy, and served with special operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia. He also balanced the Navy’s $140 billion budget at the Pentagon, working with Homeland Security, and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Hung received his Masters degree in physics from the Naval Postgraduate School, and fellowships at MIT and Harvard. He and his wife April are the parents of five children. Is this enough to win him the U.S. Senate seat in Virginia, where he’s facing Democrat Tim Kaine? https://www.hungforva.com/ https://x.com/HungCao_VA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Holbert has a dream job. He interviews veterans — from WWI, WWII, and beyond. He gets to preserve some of the most important, aspirational stories the world has to offer. His work has earned him multiple Emmy Awards, but it’s the intrinsic value of the storytelling that motivates him. As he puts it, “I make TV, and I share history, and that’s fun.” You will want to watch everything he’s ever produced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Campus protests. Amal Clooney lobbying to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. The rise of Antisemitism. Josh Kraushaar tackles all of these issues and assesses their impact on the 2024 Presidential Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam B. Coleman is a relatively soft-spoken guy. But he has a lot to say. It’s the WAY he says things that makes him so easy to listen to and so easy to like. The second edition of his book, “Black Victim to Black Victor,” is now available. His reasons for writing in the first place are admirable and aspirational. It’s always a pleasure to spend a little time with the man who says he is “Speaking Wrong at the Right Time.” https://twitter.com/wrong_speak?lang=en https://www.adambcoleman.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s young, talented, successful… and never graduated college. She’s wise beyond her years, open-minded, and outspoken. In this episode, Michele and Amala discuss gender ideology, the VEEP-Stakes, and college uprisings in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Byl Holte (pronounced “Bill Holt”) is many things. He is Black. He is gay. He is Patti LaBelle’s adopted son/nephew. And he has a significant following on X. But he has been largely isolated from his family and friends because of (wait for it)… politics. That hasn’t stopped him from expressing his opinions about feminism, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden’s America. This is his first-ever on-camera interview. Oh — and he was at the Capitol on January 6th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine having an extremely adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. Should you just be brushed aside as an unfortunate side effect to a vax that was supposed to shield people from COVID? Or should there be recourse for your injuries? Craig Norkus is a cameraman for an NBC Station in Minneapolis/St. Paul. He tells the harrowing story of his vaccine injury — including what it has cost him in time, money, and anguish. He’s not alone. But his story is unique.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Dershowitz is one of the most celebrated lawyers in the world. He joins Michele to discuss (1) how he intends to hold anti-Israeli NON-PEACEFUL protesters accountable in court and defend — pro bono — Jews who’ve been victimized by these attacks… (2) how and why antisemitism has taken root in academia… and (3) his latest book, “Get Trump: The Threat to Civil Liberties, Due Process, and our Constitutional Rule of Law.” You can’t hear Dershowitz speak on college campuses anymore (he tells us why), so listen to him here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wait, WHAT? What did the Biden Administration just do to Title IX? Why are there lawsuits? Gimme the details!OK, we will. The Biden Administration has bowed to the DEI industry by saying trans-women (biological men identifying as female) can play on women’s teams, change in women’s locker-rooms and more. May Mailman, Director of Independent Women’s Law Center tells us about the lawsuit that’s been filed to stop these unfair changes to what was a law designed to protect women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the Fall of the Roman Empire? Many have predicted a similar fall for the United States. Are we on the brink? Our guest, Jeremy Ryan Slate, believes history doesn’t necessarily repeat itself, rather it rhymes. Either way, there are signs that inflation and immigration — two huge problems for the Roman Empire — could spell massive trouble for the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was abused by her family, dealing with mental illness, and finding solace in the wrong places. In an effort to shed her skin, she decided to transition from girl to boy. This involved cross-sex hormones and a double mastectomy. Now, she has a strong warning for parents and anyone else who may fall prey to what she calls a “Gender Cult.” Laura Becker joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. You can apply that old adage to every aspect of life. Have we prepared for the threats coming from China? Because those threats are real. The Chinese Communist Party has it’s eyes on global domination. How do you feel about that? You should care. And Michael Sobolik of the American Foreign Policy Council wrote a book that can tell you all you need to know: “Countering China’s Great Game.” He joins Michele for a preview. Please care...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So long as healthcare and education professionals and their political supporters keep encouraging experimental treatments on children, Billboard Chris will be on the street sending a clear unequivocal message; Children Cannot Consent to Puberty Blockers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is nothing more fruitful than the vigorous competition of opposing viewpoints. But as high school debate organizations have become inundated by progressive ideologies, actual debate is being crushed. There is hope, however. Vivek Ramaswamy and Bill DeBlasio recently appeared on the same stage with the same mission: to help revive authentic debate. 2024 Incubate Debate National Champion Briana Whatley joins Michele, along with the competition's founder, James Fishback. https://incubatedebate.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Levi's President Jennifer Sey has always been on the side of truth. As a gymnast herself, she was the first to speak out about the abuse of female gymnasts. As a mom, she roared against the COVID machine that demanded masking and school closures. And now, she's put her marketing genius into action with a new clothing line, XX-XY Athletics. http://thetruthfits.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given a choice between financially supporting his family and declining an experimental vaccine mandated by his employer, Brandon Weiberg acquiesced to the jab and subsequently suffered vaccine related side-effects and an adverse health outcome. Rather than defer to "experts", Brandon ran for Mayor in his town and now seeks to empower individuals and defend free speech through a Health Freedom Resolution allowing business owners to set their own standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China hates us, but we let them manufacture all our stuff — much of it done by forced labor. The exceptional Bayard Winthrop, CEO and Founder of American Giant, is betting on America. He has moral, ethical, patriotic, and economic reasons for making all his company’s clothing in America. By the end of this podcast, you’ll wish Mr. Winthrop was running for President. One of my favorite episodes EVER.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The NCAA cannot succeed in achieving ethical sport so long as it endorses a policyof discrimination against female student-athletes. Because of the NCAA’s trackrecord of persistent disregard for competitive fairness for female student-athletes, Ihave decided that continued service on the Division I Committee on Infractions isnot an effective way for me to contribute to a level playing field in college sport." William Bock, formerly of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Rubin established Muckraker.com to expose illegal migration, China’s influence on the US, and leftism. He took cameras into Ecuador to document his travels with groups of illegal migrants. What he saw and learned was astonishing. He shares it all with Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele explains why she's not a fan of identity politics. Women's History Month, however, should be dedicated to real women... And that's where Michele and Lady Gaga disagree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele shares the story of a University of Cincinnati student who received a failing grade for using the term, “biological women.” At a time in civilization when some people can’t answer the question, “What is a woman?”, it seems odd that we should celebrate Women’s History Month. If anyone can be a woman, what’s the point of celebrating women specifically?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Film critic Christian Toto ( https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/ ) joins Michele to talk about the highs and lows of the Oscars and of Hollywood in general. Why can’t Disney get it right? Did the recent strikes make actors more appreciative of their lifestyle? And was Barbie really worth it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok. A port into Gaza. The reduction in military troops. Which of these ideas are sound? Which are foolish? Veterans on Duty (VOD) is an organization whose mission is to “ensure the United States of America has a strong, prepared, and focused military.” VOD Chairman, Jeremy Hunt, and Advisory Board member, Jimmy Byrn, join Michele to drop some truth bombs. https://vetsonduty.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.