The Michele Tafoya Podcast

In her book, “Feminism Against Progress,” author Mary Harrington posits, "Progress has now stopped benefiting the majority of women, and only a feminism that is skeptical of it can truly defend female interests in the 21st century.”  I know, right?  She joins Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Sorbo is an actress, writer, and producer who is also an education advocate.  In her new documentary, “Irreligious Nation,” she considers the impact that “irreligion, disconnection, and cynicism is having on culture and society, worldwide,” and asks the question, “Do we really need religion at all?”  Sorbo joins Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s estimated that four hundred colleges and universities still have COVID vaccine mandates for students.  But some are pushing back, asking for these mandates to be rescinded.  Even a US Presidential candidate is getting involved.  Michele speaks with two medical freedom advocates from Dartmouth College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, thought leaders throughout America have advocated for school choice.  Now, the effort to give parents the final say in how their children are educated is growing.  Some even call it, “A revolution.”  Michele talks with author and Notre Dame law professor, Nicole Garnett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal government contributes less than ten-percent of the public school budget.  But the conditions the Department of Education attaches to those dollars are significant, and arguably harmful to public education.  Is it time to abolish the DE?  Sheri Few of the USPIE (US Parents Involved in Education) says, “Yes.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political elites cover for China all the time.  They may criticize the CCP now and then, but these politicians are keeping their business options open.  You should be very, very concerned about this, as Peter Schweizer details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it Constitutional to ask people to pay for reparations of others based on skin color? Wen Fa of the Pacific Legal Foundation joins Michele to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ridicule is a weapon.  Here’s how to not let it kill you.  And what it means to play chess with a pigeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If China invades Taiwan, is the United States ready and committed to do what’s necessary?  And what, by the way, is necessary?  Jimmy Quinn, National Security Correspondent for National Review, joins Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That’s the title of a piece by David Harsanyi, senior editor at The Federalist, nationally syndicated columnist, a Happy Warrior columnist at National Review, and author of five books.  Harsanyi joins Michele to discuss who IS above the law.  And why the left is OK with two tiers of justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Hazel is a Marine Combat Vet, Libertarian, former candidate for Governor of Georgia, and Bitcoin aficionado.  This might be the first you’ve heard of him, but it won’t be the last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Rosen, Chief White House Correspondent for NewsMax, discusses his new biography of Justice Antonin Scalia with some fascinating and entertaining details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C.J. Pearson is a 20-year-old, black conservative.  He has been on the scene since he was 13.  Born in Georgia, he now lives in California — which he calls “The Belly of the Beast.”  Why he has put politics at the top of his “To-Do” list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Border Patrol Yuma Sector Chief Chris Clem has all sides of the very chaotic situation at the Southern Border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fossil fuels are usually described as the enemy of the climate.  But have you considered how much oil, gas, and coal have helped humanity?  Michele welcomes Alex Epstein, author of  “FOSSIL FUTURE: Why global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas — Not Less”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in North Carolina, Lara Trump never envisioned a life in politics.  But she has weathered many storms, embraced her place in the Donald Trump family, and she has some great stories to tell! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another trans-woman wins a race, while Agatha Christie novels get cleansed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leonydus Johnson says his pronouns are "Leave/Me/Alone."  Zeek Arkham lists his pronouns as "bruh/Brutha."  What's not to love? Sideline Sanity is proud to amplify their refreshing perspectives on race in America.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of San Francisco is considering a massive reparations program, even though slavery was never legal in California.  But not everyone is on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanford’s School of Law suffered a major embarrassment.  Then there were false rape allegations by an employee.  What else could go wrong for this “elite” University? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you love good writing, common sense, intelligence, and honesty, you will love Jenny Holland.  A resident of Ireland, she has dual citizenship with the United States.  She’s a self described atheist who is “wobbling,” and she is anything but uninteresting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Once again the United States is tasked with defending itself and the west from an evil ideology with its eyes set upon global domination… We might lose, but… we can win.”  David Marcus explains his optimism to Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Horowitz once self-identified as a “Marxist intellectual.”  But a pivotal event in his life shook him to the core.  Now, he’s a conservative who fears the demise of the United States.  He minces no words in this extraordinarily candid interview with Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve likely never heard of Zeek Arkham, but after this episode you’re going to be glad you’ve been introduced.  By the way, his pronouns are “Bruh,” and “Brotha.”  Zeek joins Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillip Magness is the director of research and education at the American Institute for Economic Research. He is the author of more than two dozen scholarly works on the economic dimensions of slavery and the American Civil War.  Who better to discuss the “1619 Project” and its flaws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.