She Thinks

Sam Sorbo, author of They’re Your Kids, joins the “She Thinks” podcast this week to talk about school choice and her family’s experience homeschooling three children. As the majority of kids head back to school, it’s an important time to champion what we at IWF believe about school choice: educational freedom isn’t suited only for a subset of children, but for all children in all zip codes. The re...

Jennifer Braceras talks with Christina Martin, counsel in Knick v. Township of Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rep. Mary Franson joins the podcast this week to discuss a tough and often ignored issue -- female genital mutilation or FGM. Rep. Franson is a state representative from Minnesota who recently introduced legislation to hold both doctors and parents accountable for the practice. In our conversation, she offers insight and explains what steps can be taken to protect the girls. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Kristin Shapiro joins “She Thinks” this week to talk about an issue that has not only gained traction in the states, but we’re also watching it play out on the federal level -- Paid Parental Leave. With so many Democratic candidates talking about it, it’s important to know the pros and cons of government-proposed paid leave policieslike the Family Act, The CRADLE Act, and the New Parents Act. Kris...

Tammy Bruce, president of ​IWF's sister organization ​Independent Women's Voice, is joined by a special guest ​known by many as Buffy Summers from the hit 90's Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie for this pop-up episode of She Thinks--Kristy Swanson. Kristy is an ​award winning ​actress and producer. She is a mom and a wife and an outspoken conservative in Hollywood. ​Kristy talks about her decision to...

Senior editor at The Federalist and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway joins the podcast this week to talk about her new book (already a #1 bestseller!), Justice on Trial, that she co-authored with Carrie Severino. Mollie and Carrie combined their journalistic and legal expertise to uncover the truth. Their book not only recounts what happened during the Kavanaugh Confirmation, but also conside...

The founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel Turner joins the podcast this week to talk about the very popular topic of climate change. We’ll delve into the science, including whether the data points we often hear politicians cite are accurate, discuss how America has become energy independent and why that’s so important from a human right’s perspective, and finally Daniel answers...

IWF's Patrice Onwuka speaks with Simone Barron, board member of the Restaurant Workers of America and a founder of the Full Service Workers Alliance in Seattle, to discuss why wait staff oppose ending the tipped wage and earning a $15 minimum wage like other workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Chamlee-Wright joins the podcast this week to talk about socialism. As polls reveal that Generation Z has a much more positive view of socialism than previous generations, and the Democratic candidates line up to promote socialist ideas on their platforms, it’s now more important than ever to discuss whether free is actually free. Emily defines socialism, explains the role of free markets in...

On this episode of “She Thinks,” Julie Gunlock joins us to reveal the truth behind vaccinations and the rise in measles outbreaks. She’ll discuss how the antivaccination movement started and how serious these outbreaks are, especially for children. This is an especially important conversation as 2019 has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 1994. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

IWF's Julie Gunlock speaks with lawyer and political columnist Jennifer Braceras about how these lawsuits are causing harm and preventing innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and speaker Christina Hoff Sommers joins the podcast today to speak about the potential harms of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and what women should be on the lookout for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Ross explains why all of us need to educate ourselves about our system for electing our president. Here's why we should be concerned about efforts to ditch the Electoral College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “She Thinks,” Constitutional lawyer Erin Hawley joins us to talk about all things….Constitutional. She debunks the myths we heard following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts of 2017, gives her take on Justice Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court as we await numerous Supreme Court decisions, and of course offers a little insight into what it’s like being married to a Senator. Hosted on Acast...

Are Conservatives Being Censored? A Conversation With Harmeet Dhillon by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fox News contributor and news editor for Townhall.com Katie Pavlich talks about gun ownership and why she’s a strong advocate for the Second Amendment. She shares her background, explains how and why her father taught her to shoot, and clarifies the facts about guns and gun violence. And if you have any interest in becoming a gun owner, Katie gives a few tips to make the process navigable. Hosted...

IWF Policy Director Hadley Heath Manning speaks with IW CEO Heather Higgins about the 100th anniversary of the women's right to vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrice Onwuka, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, joins the “She Thinks” podcast to talk about the Trump Administration’s latest policy proposal for overtime pay and whether or not this helps workers in the long term—her answers may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Payne, a Fox Business Network contributor, joins “She Thinks” to forecast what we can expect in the next year with wages rising and low unemployment. Payne also shares his story and makes a case for why the American Dream is still alive today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of She Thinks, Naomi Schaefer Riley joins to discuss the issue of child welfare -- a hot topic given the decline of stable two-parent households and the current spike in opioid addiction. She not only discusses the importance of partnership between government and civil society but also gives insight into becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Andrew Pollack joins the podcast this week to explain how his life changed forever when his daughter, Meadow Pollack, was killed at Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New policies in athletics allow transgender athletes -- specifically males who have transitioned to female -- to compete in sports as women. Biological females are now losing to individuals who are biologically male in the female category. Joiurnalist Kelsey Bolar speaks with IWF President Carrie Lukas about this phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran reporter Sara Carter reveals the latest in the border crisis and what the public needs to know. Carter has been on the ground reporting at the border, getting the story the mainstream media doesn't always share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “She Thinks,” we tackle the hot topic of education with Inez Feltscher Stepman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need the government for this? Shoshana Weismann Talks Unnecessary Food Regulations by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.