She Thinks

Jewher Illham joins to discuss the hard topic of the Chinese persecution against the Muslim Uyghur population. We expose the origins of the years-long victimization as well as the Uyghur’s fight against the oppressive Chinese government. Jewher also shares her personal story of fleeing China and her fight to free her father from prison. Jewher Ilham  is the daughter of Uyghur scholar  Il...

On this week’s episode, editor of National Review Charles Cooke joins the podcast to cover all the major topics: Biden’s VP pick, the pandemic, cancel culture, the state of conservatism, and guns. Charles C. W. Cooke is the editor of National Review Online and a graduate of the University of Oxford His work has focuses especially on Anglo-American history, British liberty, free speech, the Second...

On this week’s episode, president and founder of Speech First Nicki Neily joins to discuss Title IX regulations. We focus on the recent SCOTUS decision in Bostock vs. Clayton County, and cover the implications for women’s sports. We also talk about the new Title IX rules for college campuses issued by the Department of Education in May. Nicki Neily is the president and founder of Speech First, a n...

Kristin Shapiro joins to discuss this month’s IWF’s policy focus: paid leave and the pandemic. As more lawmakers argue that a paid leave entitlement will help “workplaces and communities respond more effectively and equitably” to a pandemic, we discuss whether or not that’s true and also what some of the unintended consequences may be. Kristin is a Senior Fellow with Independent Women’s Forum. Kri...

On this pop-up episode, Kelsey Bolar, senior policy analyst at Independent Women’s Forum, talks with Iowa state senator Waylon Brown about what occupational licensing is, why it’s necessary and how Iowa is leading the nation in making these reforms. She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thi...

Janice Dean returns to the podcast this week. She joined last year to talk about her book Mostly Sunny: How I Learned to Keep Smiling Through the Rainiest Days and now she is putting her own advice into practice after the tragic loss of her in-laws due to COVID-19. Janice talks about the bad nursing home policies, issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, that led to this tragedy and how bad policy can affect...

Kira Davis, Editor-at-Large at Red State, joins the podcast this week to discuss school choice, the on-going battle over whether schools will and should reopen, and the state of civil rights in our country. Kira Davis is an accomplished op-ed journalist and commentator. She has interviewed President Obama and has appeared on various shows across the nation and the world including BBC radio, the Gl...

On this pop-up episode, Jennifer C. Braceras, director of Independent Women’s Law Center, talks with Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley about racial disparities, police brutality, and whether Americans embrace a shared definition of “racism.”She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thin...

On this week’s episode, Harris Faulkner joins to discuss her impressive career, share best practices for how she worked her way to the top, and ways to persevere in hard times. She also gives insight on news of the day like the debate on “back to school” and explains what it’s like to record her show from her husband’s man cave. Harris Faulkner is a multiple Emmy award-winning newscaster, anchor,...

On this pop-up episode Julie Gunlock, director of Independent Women’s Forum’s center for progress and innovation, talks with Laura Fuentes about the topic of schools that are still providing school meals to kids during the Covid shutdowns. This puts school personnel at risk and removes the parent as the main provider of food to kids. During a pandemic, schools should be allowed to fully shut down....

Veronique de Rugy joins this week’s episode to discuss the national debt, which totals over $26 trillion dollars. As Congress debates more COVID-19 funding packages, we consider the future of our country with an ever-increasing debt and what it will take for Washington to control spending and stick to a budget. Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason Un...

In this pop-up episode, Independent Women’s Law Center Director Jennifer Braceras and Independent Women’s Forum Senior Policy Analyst Inez Stepman discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Bostock v. Clayton Cty, how the Court twisted itself into a pretzel to achieve the outcome, and what the ruling means for women’s sports and the Equal Rights Amendment. She Thinks is a podcast for women (and...

Inez Stepman joins to discuss this month’s policy focus: The Impact of COVID-19 on our Education System. With so much uncertainty around schools reopening, we discuss the effectiveness of online learning—have public schools successfully adapted, what can we expect as we approach the typical back-to-school-season, and have we been presented with an opportunity to view educational choice and parenta...

Yasmine Mohammed, a Canadian human rights activist, joins to share her personal story of an arranged marriage to a member of Al-Queda and the trauma she faced as a result. She’ll also shed light on the many challenges women in Islamic majority countries face today and what we can do to advance the basic human rights that all women deserve. Yasmine Mohammed advocates for the rights of women living...

On this week’s podcast, Bryan Soukup covers the topic of occupational licensing and how burdensome regulations have impacted the industry of interior design. We also discuss how the emergence of COVID-19 has changed the way interior designers do their job. Bryan is the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). He leads the Society’s stra...

On this week’s episode, we discuss the litigation that is ever increasing in the election law field. With November 3rdjust five months away, it’s the perfect time to learn about effective ballot management and how to prevent election interference. Jessica Furst Johnson is Of Counsel at Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky PLLC, focusing her practice on political committees, campaign finance and elec...

COVID-19 has brought many challenges to families across America, including lack of control and fear of the unknown. IWF's EVP Amber Schwartz and retired psychiatric nurse Marlene Mieske discuss the psychological toll of COVID-19 and the importance of keeping things in perspective. She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth....

On this week’s episode, Claudia Rosett joins to discuss this month’s policy focus: Facing Down the Rising Threat of China. She covers the historical context of the US/China relationship, explains why China poses a great threat, and shares what can and should be done about it. Claudia Rosett is a foreign policy fellow with Independent Women’s Forum, and an award-winning journalist who has reported...

Chris Rufo joins the podcast to talk about poverty in America. In his new documentary America Lost, Chris spent five years exploring life in three of America’s forgotten cities—talking directly to the people impacted by floundering economies. But this film doesn’t just paint a dire picture—it also offers hope through real world examples of communities rebuilding. Chris is an Adjunct Fellow at the...

Joni Rogers-Kante, SeneGence® Founder and CEO, and creator of LipSense, joined Independent Women’s Forum’s Patrice Onwuka for an exclusive chat entitled: “Making Sense of It All: Getting Through COVID-19 and Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur.”During this live event, Patrice Onwuka, a senior policy analyst at IWF, spoke with Joni about her career and her business tips for becoming a successful entrep...

On this week’s episode, Nora Zimmett, Executive Vice President of The Weather Channel, joins the podcast to talk about her career. She explains how she rose through the ranks of a male-dominated industry, and the lessons she learned along the way. Nora also gives us some tips on hurricane preparedness as we head into another hurricane season. Nora Zimmett serves as Chief Content Officer and Execut...

On this popup episode, former federal inmate Tanesha Bannister discusses her story of redemption after spending 16 years behind bars and the challenges to work that people with criminal records face including securing occupational licenses. You can learn more about her story here: https://www.iwf.org/tanesha-bannister/.She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s...

On this week’s episode, Morgan Zegers talks about the rising popularity of socialism among Millennials and Generation Z. We discuss the current definition of socialism—is it the same socialism of the Cold War era?—why it’s gained traction, and what are the best arguments against this rising tide. Morgan Zegers is the founder of Young Americans Against Socialism, a non-profit organization that enli...

To mitigate risks of COVID-19, some hospitals have instituted extreme policies banning parents from visiting their babies in the NICU.On this popup episode, Independent Women’s Forum Julie Gunlock and Kelsey Bolar, both of whom had babies in the NICU, share their stories and concerns about separating babies from their parents in the early days following birth, and offer practical advice for new pa...

Christian Toto joins the podcast to talk about Hollywood. He addresses how the entertainment industry has adapted during crises like COVID-19 and #metoo – for example, has Hollywood become more hypocritical because of #metoo and more partisan because of COVID-19? And, finally, he recommends the best movies to watch for quarantine times. Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, film critic an...