The Michele Tafoya Podcast

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’tMiss See 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.