The SoCon Report Podcast

What happens when the content in a school library book is considered too inappropriate to read aloud at a school board meeting? Bonnie Wallace says she found out firsthand when police escorted her out of a Houston ISD school board meeting after she read passages from a book available in school libraries. On this week's episode of "The Family Policy Alliance Report," host Grace Youngs...

What do you do when your daughter calls to tell you her college roommate and teammate is biologically male — and the school knew long before she did? Kim and Paul Slusser, parents of former San Jose State volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser, join The Family Policy Alliance Report, in a conversation facilitated by Texas Values, to share what their family went through after Brooke’s teammate, Blair...

Human trafficking at the World Cup: how real is the threat, and what can ordinary people do about it? Frank Russo, director of CPAC's Center for Combating Human Trafficking, joins Grace Youngson to explain what modern human trafficking actually looks like and what happened when government, law enforcement and advocates teamed up during the tournament. In this special edition of The Family Poli...

Never underestimate what can happen when a parent decides to show up. Sonja Shaw went from a concerned mom questioning her daughter’s school closures to president of the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education — and she’s now running for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. On this episode of The Family Policy Alliance Report, Craig DeRoche sits down with Shaw to...

What rights do parents have when biological males are allowed into girls' bathrooms or locker rooms at school? Kim Hermann, president of Southeastern Legal Foundation and a constitutional attorney, explains what families are encountering in schools and what parents can do when their daughter's privacy and safety are at risk. On this episode of The Family Policy Alliance Report, Hermann joi...

Why does understanding American history and Christian history matter for the future? Michael Hamilton, founder and CEO of Sojourn and Good Comma Editing, explains why knowing the past is essential to strengthening our faith, understanding our nation and preparing the next generation to lead. In this special edition of The Family Policy Alliance Report, recorded live at SoConCon 2026, Hamilton join...

Brittany Jones, president of Kansas Family Voice, takes us inside an extraordinary legislative session spanning women's privacy, abortion, protecting children online and girls' sports—and the stories that drove those fights. Recorded live at SoConCon 2026, this special edition of The Family Policy Alliance Report features guest host Grace Youngson as Brittany shares what happened behind th...

How did a Supreme Court ruling on school choice, a Save Girls' Sports law, and a Help Not Harm bill for kids all trace back to one small state? Recorded live at SoConCon 2026, this special edition of The Family Policy Alliance Report features Norman Woods, Executive Director of South Dakota Family Voice, to break down how state-level policy wins on school choice, girls' sports, and child p...

Is Christianity actually the key to a thriving society? Dr. David Millard Haskell says the data proves it. In this episode of The Family Policy Alliance Report, sociologist and author Dr. David Haskell — once a self-described liberal Christian — reveals how years of empirical research changed his mind, and why he now argues conservative theology, not just personal belief, drives stronger marriages...

Few issues facing families today are more important than protecting children from irreversible harm while offering hope and compassion to those struggling with gender identity. In this episode, Walt Heyer—author, speaker, and longtime advocate—shares his own story of undergoing gender reassignment surgery, living as a woman for eight years, and ultimately detransitioning. Together, they discuss:-...

Parental rights are at the center of today's biggest debates—from schools and children's programming to girls' sports and education policy. In this episode, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) explains why she believes parents—not government or media companies—should remain the primary decision-makers in their children's lives. In this episode of the Family Policy Alliance Report, Craig De...

Artificial intelligence is changing childhood faster than most parents realize. From AI companions to national security, this conversation explores the risks of AI, why families should pay attention and how parents can protect their children in an AI-driven world. In this episode of the Family Policy Alliance Report, Craig DeRoche is joined by Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of The Alliance for Secure AI...

Four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, one question remains: What will it take to help more women choose life? In this episode, Craig DeRoche sits down with Clare Ath, head of government affairs for Human Coalition, one of the nation's largest pro-life organizations serving women facing unplanned pregnancies. Human Coalition expects to serve approximately 50,000 women this year alone. Ev...

Can the government force a pregnancy resource center to reveal its donors? In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court said First Choice Women’s Resource Centers has the right to challenge New Jersey’s demand for private donor information, a ruling with major implications for free speech, religious liberty and freedom of association. Family Policy Alliance President Craig DeRoche sits down...

Is the pro-life movement gaining momentum after Dobbs? Craig DeRoche sits down with March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter to discuss why a new generation is embracing the cause of life, how the fight over abortion has shifted to the states and what comes next for one of America's largest grassroots movements. In this conversation, Craig and Jennie discuss the origins of the March for...

Could pastors, journalists and everyday citizens face legal consequences simply for speaking out? Craig DeRoche sits down with Shawn Hyland of the New Jersey Family Policy Center to expose the “shield law” bills moving through New Jersey and why Christians across America should be paying attention. In this conversation, Craig and Shawn break down how these proposed laws could shield providers from...

A father’s story of losing custody of his daughter reveals how parental rights, gender ideology and the child welfare system are colliding in America today. In this special episode of The SoCon Report, Grace Youngson sits down with Charles Smith to share his firsthand account of how the state of Connecticut removed his 14-year-old daughter from his home and placed her with a same-sex couple after...

A 14-year-old girl entered high school—and within weeks, her life spiraled into a nightmare her mother didn’t even know was happening. In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, Our President and CEO, Craig DeRoche is joined by two special guests to unpack the story of Sage Blair—a teenager whose struggles at school escalated into a multi-state legal battle involving school officials, Child Pr...

What if the strength of America’s future could be measured by one thing—whether families are staying together? In this episode, Craig DeRoche sits down with Mike Andrews of the Center for Christian Virtue to unpack the groundbreaking Family Structure Index—a national report measuring the health of families across all 50 states. From marriage rates and fertility trends to where families are moving—...

What social media did to your kids will look like child's play compared to what AI is about to unleash — and most parents have no idea it's already happening. Two-thirds of children are already talking to AI chatbots. It starts with homework. Then it gets much darker. And right now, almost nothing is stopping it. Craig DeRoche sits down with Janet Kelly — CEO of the Alliance for a Better F...

What happens when abortion pills can be ordered online with little to no oversight? In this episode of The SoCon Report, Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs (AAPLOG) shares what happened when she went undercover to test how easy it is to obtain abortion drugs online. Posing as a minor and entering serious medical risks, she expected safeguards. What she found...

The story of Sage Blair raises urgent questions about parental rights, gender transitions in schools and how vulnerable teens can be exploited when parents are kept in the dark. A Virginia teen’s experience is raising urgent questions about parental rights and gender transitions in schools. The story of Sage Blair shows what can happen when parents are kept in the dark. Family Policy Alliance pres...

Craig DeRoche and Bunni Pounds explain why Christians are showing up to vote in numbers few people expect. In this conversation, Bunni shares how Christians Engaged is serving more than one million Christians through its pray, vote, engage voter mobilization system and what changes when believers take responsibility for civic participation. They also look ahead to America Reads the Bible, a nation...

Craig DeRoche discusses why marriage is foundational to children and public policy during National Marriage Week. In this episode, Craig sits down with Carl Caton, president of the National Marriage Initiative, and Katie MacLeod, family policy director for the ‪@themarriageinitiative‬ , during National Marriage Week to examine the cultural, personal, and policy impact of marriage. They explore how...

Schools created policies allowing gender identity transitions for students without informing parents. A recent Supreme Court decision is putting those policies under scrutiny. In this episode, Family Policy Alliance president and CEO Craig DeRoche talks with Jonathan Keller, president of California Family Council, about a major court case involving parental rights and school gender policies. They...