The Michele Tafoya Podcast

Congressman Mike Lawler represents the Hudson Valley, just north of New York City.  He worked in the NY State Assembly with Zorhan Mamdani — who just received the democratic nomination in NYC’s Mayoral election.  Mamdani may be charismatic and promise the moon, but Lawler tells Michele the socialist democrat would be a disaster for New York. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy...

Three-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress, Martha Byrne (As The World Turns), has authored a new book, “In The Interest of Justice.” It tells the real-life story of the attack on her family by the Department of Justice. Martha tells Michele how her husband, retired NYPD sergeant Michael McMahon, was targeted by the FBI and convicted of a crime he did not commit. @MarthaByrne10 @Pip...

There have been rumblings that President Donald J. Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.  Frankly, he should be nominated as the World’s most Active Leader with Very Little Sleep.  This White House is more productive than any I’ve seen in my lifetime.  But… there are still some calling for Trump to be impeached.  We show you the best video about...

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Dean Phillips (D) reveals he was on the Minnesota political assassin’s “list” of targets to take out.  But that isn’t his reason for not pursuing office again.  After running for President in 2024, Phillips is frustrated by the state of American politics.  Still, he is hopeful: about Israel, the Middle East, and even the United States. Michele Tafoya is a fou...

The news of the day is Israel and Iran. The question of the day: Will the US get involved militarily? The news of the week was NoKings and ICE. The question of the week: Who delivered the best take-down of the loons on the Left? Thank you to our sponsor, BestHotGrill.com For the last grill you will ever buy, USA-made and unbelievably amazing, find out about Solaire Infrared Grills at BestHotGrill....

Colleges and universities are producing a lot of miserable people.  Only certain speakers are tolerated on college campuses. Only certain viewpoints are met with approval.  Is it just a coincidence that suicide and depression rates are escalating?  The film, “The Coddling of the American Mind,” based on the book by Johnathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff, explores the fascina...

He’s a Harvard grad who’s not afraid to criticize Harvard. He’s a recovering perfectionist. He’s an Emmy Award-winner. He’s a gamer. He’s really, really interesting to talk with. Find out for yourself. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michel...

The best sights and sounds from the Los Angeles “mostly peaceful” protests, including a couple of delightful rants from TikTok.  Plus a couple of fun surprises that will give you hope. Thanks to our sponsor, Sleepcreme! For your best night’s sleep, go to SleepCreme.com and use the code, “HOMERUN” at checkout for free standard shipping on your first order. Michele...

Fans of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” will recognize Annemarie Wiley from the show’s thirteenth season. She dishes with Michele on why she was not invited back for Season Fourteen; why she voted for Joe Biden in 2020; and why she voted for Trump in 2024. Oh, and what she, as a former track athlete, thinks about biological boys in girls sports. Michele Tafoya is a four-time E...

Shermichael Singleton is a man of many talents and successes.  He’s a political contributor to CNN, and co-founder and co-owner of We The People TV and Guns Out TV.  He and Michele discuss Harvard, the democrats effort to reach men, and his new baby. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sp...

Another Wednesday, another spin around the internet.  Michele brings you the coolest stuff you may not have seen this week.  Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fi...

Jay Feely helped Michigan win a football National Championship in 1997.  He’s played over a decade in the NFL.  He carved out a broadcasting career with CBS.  Now he’s running for Congress.  Why?  He explains all to Michele. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-ti...

Julie Mauck is a real estate agent in Georgia.  She’s a mother of four and a grandmother of one.  She’s cares about kids.  She learned about some books in her local library’s children’s section.  And she spoke up in favor of moving the books to the adult section.  For that, she was canceled and had to rebuild her career.  Julie and her lawyer,...

Best hole-in-one you’ll ever see (outside of your own)… Interviews gone terribly wrong… and an Aussie comedian who nails it!  Michele takes a spin around the Internet. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Fo...

She thought she wanted to live as a male. Then she had her breasts removed. Chloe Cole’s emotional story of growing up, transitioning, and detransitioning, is a must-listen. Have a few tissues at hand. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC...

Have you heard?  Hillary did it again.  Marco hands Chris Van Hollen an “L”.  And how is Brandon Johnson the Mayor of Chicago?  Michele covers it all in this week’s edition of Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Ta...

Electric vehicles are often seen as one of the answers to climate change. Ditch gas-powered cars and trucks for electric, and the carbon footprint will be smaller, right? Not so fast. As iconic talk show host Larry Elder explains in his new film, “Electric Vehicles — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” there’s a lot more to EVs than people know. He joins Michele to discuss. M...

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are revolutionizing women’s basketball. So why are they apologizing for it? Michele, who covered the WNBA from its inception, has a message for the two superstars. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunda...

What a week…and it’s only Wednesday.  Did you see RFK Jr.’s statement about his kids?  Did you hear about Senator Chris Murphy’s stumbling comments about boys in girls sports?  And did you get to watch the President’s Ozempic story?  Michele takes you through all of that and much more. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster...

School choice is gaining momentum across the United States.  No, school choice is not anti-public school, nor is it anti-teacher.  It definitely IS pro-parent and pro-student. Tommy Schultz, the CEO of the American Federation for Children, joins Michele to explain where school choice is available and how parents can have more control over their kids’ education. Michele Tafoya is a...

We may be at an inflection point in higher education in America. When university presidents can’t acknowledge antisemitism on campus, that’s a problem. John D. Sailer of The Manhattan Institute joins Michele to discuss how colleges and universities might find a way to right the ship. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator...

From Elon to Ilhan and some voices you’ve never heard of!  Some will infuriate you, some will make you hopeful.  Tune in as Michele spins around the internet on this edition of Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final...

Steve Hilton is a Brit — and a proud citizen of the United States.  He’s running for governor of California.  Can this Republican, who used to be on David Cameron’s staff at 10 Downing Street, turn California red?  He joins Michele to make his case. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setti...

Hedieh Mirahmadi was a devout Muslim for two decades working in the field of national security.  Her role in the FBI led to her literally shedding her hijab.  What happened next is an amazing story of awakening and transformation.  She also sees our nation committing suicide by allowing the Left and extreme Islamist influences to control our institutions.  One of the most intel...