The Michele Tafoya Podcast

He came to the United States from the UK legally.  He became a United States Citizen proudly.  He served as a volunteer chaplain for police and fire departments for the better part of two decades.  Then he was fired by the Austin Fire Department in Texas for his beliefs.  It is one of the most shocking, head-scratching stories of the year.  Dr. Andrew Fox and his lawyer join Michele. See omnystudi...

OK, I’ll come right out and declare it: The future of America depends on how we educate our children.  At the moment, it ain’t going so well.  But there are teachers who care deeply about getting it right.  One of those shining stars — Jeremy S. Adams, the 2014 Teacher of the Year in California and columnist for the Daily Wire — joins Michele with some truly inspiring insight.  See omnystudio.com/...

How much of your paycheck are you willing to contribute to combating climate change?  Or should such efforts be paid for by the taxpayers at all?  You may have an easier time answering those questions after you hear how much the U.S. has spent with very little to show for it.  Are we delusional about what the “Energy Transition” really looks like?  Time for a reality check, as Mark P. Mills of the...

We often talk about slavery as part of the past.  But slavery still exists in America, it just looks a little different.  Meet Jessica Midkiff, who escaped the life.  She tells Michele about her remarkable story along with Alan Smyth, Executive Director of SavingInnocence.org, who wants men to step up and help.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The 1619 Project” has received a lot of acclaim and attention.  But is it factual?  Dr. Mary Graybar, an author and resident fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute for the study of Western civilization in Clinton, New York, joins Michele to present “Debunking the 1619 Project.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic won’t play in the 2022 US Open because… he hasn’t been vaccinated.  But he has natural immunity.  Toddlers are being forced to wear masks.  Is this the America you expected under Joe Biden?  Another Joe — Joe Concha — posits that Biden is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad presidency.  He joins Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since leaving her high-powered job at Levi’s because of her views on COVID mandates, Jennifer Sey has become a powerful voice for children and everyone else who thinks the pandemic could have been better handled by the government.  Jennifer joins Michele to discuss her new life as an author, documentarian and activist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many people have served in Congress, served in the Air Force, served in the Navy, and been an attorney… Doug Collins has.  The former congressman from Georgia joins Michele to talk student loan debt forgiveness, military readiness and Bennifer.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele voluntarily left her high profile job covering the NFL. Why? Well, for many reasons. But if she said one of those reasons was China, would you believe her? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the news can get depressing… that’s where Jim Geraghty of National Review comes in.  He can take almost any story and make it funny!  He and Michele laugh a lot in this podcast, even though some of the topics are, well, sad and frustrating.  Life is too short not to laugh… and learn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s a rapper.  Who doesn’t curse.  He also doesn’t drink.  And he doesn’t care if you care.  He’s a philosopher, a writer, a speaker, a podcaster.  Born in England and raised in Saudi Arabia, he’s also Nigerian.  But there’s only one word to define him: Zuby.  And if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll be thrilled to discover him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School choice.  School choice.  School choice.  Michele believes in it, preaches about it, and books guests who know more about it than most.  In this episode, Corey DeAngelis of the American Federation for Children explains why public schools should be called government schools… and why they aren’t working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Elder ran for Governor of California.  Now, he’s thinking about Running for President of the United States.  Oh, and he’s also produced this little film called, “Uncle Tom 2,” which is extraordinary.  He visits with Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I call this show Sideline Sanity because I want to promote SANE conversations about the insane world in which we find ourselves.  There is no better guest for sound, reasoned arguments than Guy Benson.  We discuss the J6 committee, the Mar-a-Lago Raid, the border, and his sterling career as a play-by-play announcer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass incarceration.  The police.  Crime rates.  Racial profiling.  What’s real, and what isn’t? Manhattan Institute Fellow and author of the new book, “Criminal (In)Justice,” Rafael Mangual joins Michele with data that tells some very real stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine hearing your husband, wife or partner hung him-or-herself from the rafters of your garage.  Imagine tracing that event back to a prescribed medication.  Find out how Kim Witczak went from that horrifying experience to advocating for people with Covid-19 vaccine injuries.  Yes, they are real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hear nuclear energy you often think of nuclear weapons, Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and other dangerous disasters. But nuclear energy could be one of the cleanest, safest, cheapest forms of energy. Period. Expert Mark Nelson joins Michele to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI Raid on a former United States President’s personal home was unprecedented.  What explains it?  What is it leading to?  And how will the elections be impacted?  Sean Davis, CEO of The Federalist joins Michele.  Wait until you hear his thoughts on who might replace President Biden on the ticket in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s a former Marine Captain.  A recovering alcoholic.  A burn pit victim.  An author.  Matthew (please call him “Matt”) joins Michele to discuss lots of stuff, including his latest thriller novel, “The Neighborhood”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It hasn’t been easy.  But Michele has overcome insecurities and sensitivities to become stronger and more courageous.  In this episode she shares three practices she’s learned from Stoicism… and Winnie the Pooh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you just have to laugh. The world is so crazy that laughter becomes an imperative. Enter Tim Young, a comedian, writer, and bourbon expert. He and Michele talk Lea Thomas, Demi Lovato and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about issues is useful.  Acting upon those conversations is more important.  Dr. Elana Fishbein is in action.  Her organization, No Left Turn in Education, is relying on volunteers to push back against the Marxist ideologies making their way into our children’s schools.  You’ll want to listen to this self-described warrior make her case to Michele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Ari Fleisher is one of the most respected political analysts in the public square.  And the former Press Secretary under George W. Bush is fed up with the media.  He joins Michele to talk about how and why journalism has lost its way in America, who he thinks is running for President in 2024 (on both sides), and what the media can do to regain America’s trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The US population is around 330 million.  Only about 18 million are watching the January 6th hearings.  But leave it to Andy McCarthy of the National Review to sum up the hearings in one interview.  McCarthy joins Michele to discuss what effect the hearings may have on future elections… Plus his epic explanation of the overturning of Roe v Wade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fentanyl overdoses have skyrocketed. Illegal immigration appears out of control. Healthcare, public education, housing and the economy are all affected. Dan Stein, President of the Federation of American Immigration Reform, joins Michele with his assessment of the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.