The Michele Tafoya Podcast

If you’re not already a fan of Gad Saad, you’ve likely heard his name. He’s a Lebanese-Canadian professor and prolific author. His latest work, The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life, explores why we all want to be happy, what happiness requires, and how we know when we have it. Oh, he also shares weight loss tips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a growing movement of parental rights activists in America today. Liz Wheeler, herself a parent, is a conservative commentator and author of the new book, “Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids.” She joins Michele to discuss her reporting and what she sees as the solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biologist Colin Wright pushed back against academicians who believed sex was not binary. But instead of civil debate, he was called a racist, homophobic, transphobic, white supremacist bigot. He hasn’t wavered, and he joins Michele to talk about this hot spot in the culture wars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Scanlan remembers the day Will Thomas was introduced as a new member of the Penn Women’s swim team. And she recounts how she was discouraged from even questioning it. She shares her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a non-profit focused on children’s rights. She raises a fascinating and controversial question: Is the desire to have children selfish? Is it ethical to create children via surrogacy? And are we really creating “designer babies”? The answers will surprise you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politically incorrect? Why? What’s in this book? Co-Author Robert J. Delahunty, fellow at the Claremont Institute Center for the American Way of Life in Washington, DC, joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, Educator and Entrepreneur Ian Rowe runs charter schools in the Bronx. His perspective on Affirmative Action and the recent SCOTUS decision may surprise you. He will definitely inspire you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When lockdowns and masking were being mandated in 2020, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and other scientists were challenging the status quo via The Great Barrington Declaration. They were censored by the United States Government. Their case, Missouri vs Biden, is being called one of the most important free speech cases in US history. Listen to this episode with Dr. Bhattacharya before it gets pulled…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Fishback returns to the show to discuss his follow-up article in The Free Press: “At High School Debates, Watch What You Say.” It’s nearly impossible to believe the stories he shares, but everyone should pay attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilfred Reilly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University. He has a law degree from Illinois and brings his legal mind to the conversation on the Supreme Court’s overturning of Affirmative Action. He also brings his wit, which you shouldn’t miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele’s guest, Gay Legal Rights attorney Jeff Cleghorn says, “The success of the gay rights movement became possible and then a reality because, at base, it was about opening doors, not blowing up the building.” So what’s behind the attempt to blow up the building?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people expected Affirmative Action to be struck down. But many are using this ruling to inflame the “grievance industry.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School choice is a hot topic. But proponents of choice should be honest about comparisons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like most politicians, Vice President Kamala Harris chose to misinform the public about what is really going on in school libraries. I guess she’s just sharing “Her Truth,” not THE truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele shares a brilliant article from Tablet by Balaji Srinivasan, in which the author says, “Some of the people opposing open debate on vaccines claim that discussing the evidentiary justification for mandatory injections is comparable to denying the "Holocaust.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Gonzales is a TV host and activist. She is the Executive Director of “Defend Our Kids: TX,” and her message is being heard far beyond the borders of the Lone Star State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She made the indie film, “Dead Name,” which follows the heartbreaking journeys of three parents whose children are transitioning. Because of the fierce backlash to the film from from the “trans lobby,” she won’t reveal her identity. But she will shine light on a topic few are willing to touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Heather Mac Donald is willing to go there, saying that dysfunctional inner-city culture — not “systemic racism” — is hindering Black progress,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Payton McNabb suffered a concussion and neck injury at the hands of a biological male playing on a girl’s high school volleyball team. McNabb is now speaking out to Keep Women’s Sports Female.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the original Civil Rights Activists, Robert Woodson eschewed race-baiting and grievance hustling in favor of real solutions. He’s as inspiring as he is wise. He is the Founder and President of the Woodson Center, 1776 Unites, and Voices of Black Mothers United. He is, in short, a national treasure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is a Trump Supporter. An author. A Rapper. A podcaster. A mother. This is a can’t-miss episode with Shemeka Michelle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peachy Keenan, author of the new hit book, “Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War,” joins Michele to discuss her book, the Trump indictment, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more and more people are being pressured to accept their employers values at the expense of their own, a new job board appears. RedBalloon.work helps put people in workplaces that give them freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Virginia Tech, there is a Bias Intervention Response Team that can discipline students for “distasteful speech,” even when made OFF CAMPUS. Cultural Marxism is alive and well in American Universities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and host of the “Cut The Bull Podcast,” Charles Love, joins Michele to talk affirmative action and why it should have sunset long ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PGA Tour capitulated. LIV Golf has won. Now what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Fishback wrote a piece in The Free Press about the leftist ideology permeating the National Speech & Debate Association. His article was eye-opening, to say the least. To hear him discuss it is even more stunning. You need to hear this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Roche is a lawyer with 50 years in the health care field. Having seen the inside of the industry from many angles, he’s become a healthy skeptic! And as a lover of science, he sees the need for skepticism everywhere from medicine to climate to DEI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hawley, Republican Senator of Missouri, joins Michele to discuss his new book, “Manhood: The Masculine Virtues American Needs.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High School debate tournaments, once stages for earnest, evidence-based arguments, are being sacrificed at the alter of leftist ideology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law Professor Scott Gerber of Ohio Northern University was escorted to the Dean’s Office by campus security and armed town police. He still hasn’t been told why. He joins Michele to discuss the frightening event and where his case — which even his lawyer can’t identify — stands today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Jean Beisner was committed to the Left. But then she left. Why? We will let her explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He has served in the military and in Congress. He’s been called a lot of names. But he is “Steadfast and Loyal,” (the name of his podcast). And he joins Michele to talk about racial politics, the NAACP, and the one time he saw his dad cry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few politicians are as frank as Texas Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw. He tells Michele why he believes America can't be destroyed... and shares his biggest concerns about the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know the relationship between Israel and the United States is extremely strong. But how much more does the average person know and understand about this alliance? Israeli Consul General Yinam Cohen joins Michele to discuss the basics, i.e., the stuff everyone can — and should — be aware of!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NAACP sends out a travel warning suggesting people of color are not welcome in Florida. And in Nebraska, a politician chants and cries over a bill protecting minors. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele looks at three news stories that should startle anyone sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Morrissey is the Managing Editor of Hot Air and the author of Going Red. We talk about The Durham Report (which is NOT a big nothing), Leftism in schools, and the 2024 Presidential campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele takes a look at the stories that are in focus this week: Gavin Newsome’s pretzel logic; Joe Biden speaks at “Black HBCU”; the migrant crisis IS a crisis; Ron DeSantis swoops into Iowa; Virginia Governor Glen Youngkin values merit; and Daniel Penny’s legal fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Patrick Moore has been an environmentalist for over 50 years and he disagrees with much of what the current “Green Movement” is claiming. Wind turbines in the ocean, solar panels, banning gas stoves? Find out why he is NOT on board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you know Hugh Hewitt, you know. If you don’t know Hugh Hewitt, you may want to settle in and get familiar with one of the most influential radio voices in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele welcomes Guy Benson of Townhall.com and Fox News. They take a deep dive into the abortion debate, and Benson offers one of the most compelling arguments for the Pro-Life side Michele has ever heard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great Al Michaels, who has seen it all in life and sports, dishes some new secrets to Michele. #Can’tMissSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his second appearance on the show, Bob Costas demonstrates how to disagree in an agreeable fashion. He and Michele discuss the threats to Title IX, mistrust of the media, and why America may not be perfect — but is still pretty damned good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Randall was 18 when it hit him: “Why are there no schools in my town that actually teach boys how to be men?” So he started one. Meet the remarkable young man who is hellbent on making a change in his community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hands down one of the most intelligent conversations you will hear. Podcaster, entrepreneur, rapper, writer, ZUBY. Just do yourself a favor and listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off giving testimony at the Statehouse in Texas, Riley Gaines joins the show to talk about #SaveWomensSports. She shares details of being accosted by a mob in San Francisco and more. One of the most humble warriors you’ll ever hear from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jazz Shaw writes for HotAir.com. He joins Michele to talk about Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, why the President should take a cognitive test, and the war on merit being waged under this administration. PS: This is the final episode of “Sideline Sanity.” Michele will explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele peruses today’s headlines, including: “Nikki Haley Gets Real on Abortion,” “School District to Ax Music Classes for Pushing, ‘White Supremacy’,” and “Tragedy: When a Colon Just Won’t Work as a Vagina.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xi Van Fleet survived Mao’s Cultural Revolution in China. She came to America by choice. And now, she tells Michele, she is seeing a similar “cultural revolution” happening in the United States. Where will it lead?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.