Victoria Taft
The Adult in the Room
Victoria Taft is The Adult in the Room Who Sets You Straight on Life, News, Politics. Talking to the most interesting people in the news. The News Sherpa You Didn't Know You Needed.
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Episodes
Unreasonable: The Raid of Mar-A-Lago with the Article III Project's Mike Davis 23.08.2022 37:43
The Article III Project 's Mike Davis rejoins the program to discuss the biggest news story in the political sphere right now, the FBI raid of and seizure of documents from former President Donald Trump's home at the Mar-A-Lago Club resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Mike gives detailed analysis of the unprecedented steps taken in the ongoing government investigation of the former President, and talks...
Love Thy Body: A Conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey - Part 2 19.08.2022 27:38
In this special 2-part series, Victoria chats with Professor Nancy Pearcey about the cultural shift over the last decade regarding what had previously been considered settled philosophies regarding sex and gender. Why are teens and young adults seeking out radical, irreversible alterations to their bodies? Is our culture gaslighting young people into believing they have severe gender dysphoria whe...
Love Thy Body: A Conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey - Part 1 12.08.2022 41:29
In this special 2-part series, Victoria chats with Professor Nancy Pearcey about the cultural shift over the last decade regarding what had previously been considered settled philosophies regarding sex and gender. Why are teens and young adults seeking out radical, irreversible alterations to their bodies? Is our culture gaslighting young people into believing they have severe gender dysphoria whe...
Watergate at 50 with Special Guest Geoff Shepard - Part 2 05.08.2022 1:19:27
Our chat with author & attorney Geoff Shepard continues to the publication of the infamous Pentagon Papers. How did publication of the papers lead to Nixon's prosecution and ultimate resignation? Why were the so-called "Plumbers" ordered to discredit leaker Daniel Ellsberg? And who did their contents really damage the most? Plus, we chat with PJ Media contributor Matt Margolis about this past...
Watergate at 50 with Special Guest Geoff Shepard - Part 1 29.07.2022 46:23
Author, lecturer and attorney Geoff Shepard was a young lawyer working in the White House when the infamous Watergate break-in occurred. That act of political espionage led to the resignation of Richard Nixon as President, but was that really necessary? Was the evidence of Nixon's knowledge of the break-in fabricated to orchestrate a coup ahead of the next election? Shepard believes the signs poin...
Cider Rioters? The Portland Patriot Prayer Trials and the Acquittal of Joey Gibson with Special Guests James Buchal and Dillon Harris 23.07.2022 48:50
First up on this episode of The Adult in the Room, Pennsylvania gun attorney Dillon Harris joins the program to discuss the Clarence Thomas-penned decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn. v. Bruen, which declared "May Issue" regulations on carry permits to be unconstitutional, and its repercussions for firearm limitation laws throughout the country. Then, attorney and former Multnomah C...
The Penitent's Playbook with Special Guest Coach Joe Kennedy & First Liberty Institute's Jeremy Dys 04.07.2022 21:24
On this special Independence Day edition of the podcast, Victoria speaks with Coach Joe Kennedy, who prevailed in the landmark Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case in the US Supreme Court. Hear Coach Kennedy recount, in his own words, how he felt when he heard the verdict, and why being able to return to his job is so important to him. Kennedy's legal counsel Jeremy Dys of the First Liberty I...
Judgment Day: The Dobbs Decision and the End of Civility Part II with Special Guest Mike Davis of the Article III Project 29.06.2022 36:32
The Article III Project's Mike Davis returns to discuss the biggest story from the Supreme Court docket, the Dobbs decision. Roe v. Wade is now overturned, and chaos has been unleashed. Churches, pregnancy centers and the justices themselves are being targeted for violence and mayhem. Mike gives a rundown on what the ruling actually means, and why he believes Attorney General Merrick Garland needs...
A Polite Society: The Supreme Court and the Supremacy of "Shall Issue" with William Kirk of Washington Gun Law 24.06.2022 36:36
Attorney William Kirk joins Victoria on an historic week for the US Supreme Court to talk about the OTHER landmark case decided this week, the striking down of New York's "May Issue" policy for concealed weapon permits, which requires applicants to show cause to receive a carry license. Plus, a discussion of so-called "red flag" laws, and how they might help or hinder efforts to keep our kids safe...
Everybody Loves a Circus with Special Guest Julie Kelly 22.06.2022 32:56
Julie Kelly of American Greatness joins the program to talk about the media bonanza that is the January 6 hearings, the riot's connections with the entrapment op involving a supposed attempt to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Witch-- er, WHITmer, and where the criminal cases connected to the riot currently stand. *** TOP STORIES BLM Protester Hit by Car While Blocking a Busy Seattle Freeway Sues...
Judgment Day: The Dobbs Decision and the End of Civility with Special Guest Mike Davis of the Article III Project 16.06.2022 32:03
At any moment, the US Supreme Court is poised to render its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a critical case which created chaos when an alleged draft majority opinion by Justice Samuel Alito was leaked to the public in early May. The Article III Project's Mike Davis joins the program to talk the forecast outcome of the case, and what sort of impact it will or won't have f...
Lifestyles of the Rich & Defamous: Inside Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard with Nate the Lawyer 09.06.2022 39:54
Nate Broady, better known to his online followers as "Nate the Lawyer," is one of YouTube's most popular and entertaining legal commenters. And like much of "LawTube," he was riveted by the bizarre spectacle of the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial. In one corner, a moody & volatile actor/musician with multiple blockbuster franchises under his belt, accused of vile acts of spousal ab...
Kiev Resilient with Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny 07.06.2022 45:06
Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny returns with an update from Kiev! After 100 days of fighting in opposition to Russia's attempt to forcefully annex the Donbas region of Ukraine, the nation continues to stand strong with the support of Western allies and - crucially - its neighbors in the former Soviet Bloc, all of whom know that if Ukraine falls, they could be next. Hear in his own words what life is like...
Concoctions & Convictions: The Washington State Prison Experiment Scandal with Glen Morgan 05.06.2022 1:04:07
This week, We The Governed 's Glen Morgan joins the program to talk about a shocking investigation he's been covering into newly-uncovered documents detailing disturbing medical experiments conducted on inmates at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, and why governor Jay Inslee is trying to hush it all up. Plus, a follow-up interview with last episode's guest, Jake Lang, with some updates...
"This Is Me" - Jake Lang in His Own Words 28.05.2022 1:00:11
Something a little different for this episode of the Adult in the Room. Victoria fills everyone in on her work covering the Durham Probe for PJ Media. Then, a discussion of what inspired her to embrace conservatism, question the media, and why exactly she does everything she does. Then, an interesting interview: Jake Lang is a young New Yorker who is currently jailed in Virginia, awaiting trial in...
Broken Windows & Broken Trust: Seattle's Policing Problem 10.05.2022 34:58
On this episode, we'll examine the fallout from the leaked SCOTUS decision that could overturn Roe v Wade, as well as the radical steps some pro-choice protestors have taken in response to the leak. Then, we turn our attention to Seattle, which continues to descend into dystopia as police officers walk away from their jobs or are fired for their healthcare choices. One local business owner has see...
DOUBLEPLUSUNGOOD: America's New Ministry of Truth PLUS Kennedy v. Bremerton School District with Jeremy Dys 02.05.2022 1:18:35
Elon Musk's agreement to buy Twitter has caused the leftist literati to melt down en masse, prompting the Biden Administration to appoint a "Disinformation Czar" -- ostensibly to combat internet-based "fake news" that germinates into real-world violence. But is its true purpose to push the Democrats' agenda despite Musk's promise to return Twitter to a politically-neutral free speech zone? Plus, w...
"Shut Up," They Explained: The Leftist Heckler's Veto with Stacey "Sister Toldjah" Matthews 22.04.2022 42:58
RedState contributor Stacey "Sister Toldjah" Matthews joins the program to talk about Taylor Lorenz' vendetta against the LibsOfTikTok account, which has gained a substantial following simply by letting leftist radicals speak for themselves. Hear about the backlash against the Washington Post and the fallout from Lorenz doxxing the person who ran the account. PLUS: The last sane Democrat in San Fr...
Go Woke...Go Broke! Comics' Identity (Politics) Crisis with Chuck Dixon 08.04.2022 44:16
Chuck Dixon is one of comics' most acclaimed and prolific writers, having worked on characters including Marvel's Punisher and DC's Batman & related books. Now, he's struck out on his own as an independent creator, and he has a lot to say about what led him to that path: identity politics being crammed into entertainment. Hear his theories on why the US publishers are losing audiences, despite...
Wheeler's Folly: How Coddling ANTIFA Set the Rose City Ablaze with Jen Loh 01.04.2022 55:50
In August of 2021, Jen Loh helped organize a conservative rally in Portland, and discovered why many on her side of the aisle consider it "enemy territory." ANTIFA militants assaulted the rally, throwing bricks, setting off explosives and attempting to mow down attendees with vehicles. And where were the police? Nowhere to be found, per the orders of mayor Ted Wheeler. Now, Jen & her fellow at...
Ethics, Honor & Orders: The Navy SEALs Lawsuit with Justin Butterfield of First Liberty Institute 24.03.2022 27:44
Justin Butterfield is Deputy General Counsel with First Liberty Institute , a legal defense organization that protects the First Amendment rights of religious liberty. One of their biggest cases to date is currently making its way through the US federal court system as a group of Navy SEALS is suing after years of their religious objections to certain medical procedures have been denied, apparentl...
Texas or Bust with Kirby Wilbur 19.03.2022 42:31
Conservative radio host and former Seattle resident Kirby Wilbur joins Victoria to talk about life since moving to the Lone Star State! Wilbur is now a real estate agent and part of Conservative Move , an agency dedicated to helping right-leaning folks escape from the left coast and other liberal strongholds. Listen in as he talks about his own motivations for relocating, and why he thinks you sho...
Kiev Defiant with Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny + Interview with ANTIFA, Part Two 12.03.2022 2:01:16
Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny returns with an update from the heart of Kiev as Russian forces close in around that great city. Anatoly discusses his current situation, the plight of his congregation and neighbors a few weeks into the invasion, expresses his frustration with the West's response to Russia's aggression, and gives details on his own plans should he be forced to take up arms in defense of hi...
Interview with ANTIFA, Part One 05.03.2022 1:04:56
Never let it be said that Victoria Taft would shy away from a debate. She's joined by "John," a member of the Portland "anti-fascist" (there's a difference?) community who takes issue with the reporting surrounding a recent shooting that cost one local activist her life. He describes what he saw on the scene there, as well as what he believes to be the root of the conflict and who he feels to be m...
Stand or Fall: In Defense of America, Ukraine & the Family with Special Guest Joe Kent 25.02.2022 1:06:30
On this packed episode of The Adult in the Room, you'll hear the latest message from Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny, who gives an update on the rapidly deteriorating situation in Kiev. We hear from Julie Barrett, founder of Conservative Ladies of Washington, who shares a chilling personal story about how a Washington state shelter for at-risk youth used Seattle's Children's Hospital to try to seize guard...
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