The Michele Tafoya Podcast

Monitoring government spending should be a given.  It should be transparent and easy to access.  Why would anyone fight against that notion… unless they don’t want you to know how your money is being spent?  John Hart is CEO of OpenThBooks.com, an amazing resource for tracking government spending.  Hart joins Michele to talk DOGE, the scalpel versus the chainsaw, a...

Kimchi is one of the most popular health supplements in America.  Why?  And what does it have to do with MAHA?  Kim Bright of MyBrightcore.com answers all.  https://www.mybrightcore.com/products/kimchi-one?sca_ref=8071505.KJjuCUCykbsWeD   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, producer, writer Siaka Massaquoi was raided, later arrested, and charged for being at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.  His story details what many bystanders experienced in the wake of what is now called simply, “J6.”  These are the stories that need more attention. https://x.com/_siakamassaquoi?lang=ja https://bio.site/siakamassaquoi   Pro...

Think censorship isn’t happening?  Think there are no conspiracy theories worth considering?  Think CRT isn’t destructive?  Think again.  This episode will enlighten! Thank you to our sponsors: Want to sleep better? SLEEPCREME.com Use code GAMEDAY at checkout for free standard shipping on your first order! Kimchi One from Brightcore – Improve your health, impr...

Former Quarterback, prolific show host, youth mentor and loving son Roman Gabriel III joins the show to discuss https://soldouttv.com/sold-out-virtual-assemblies/. Young people face many challenges. Roman Gabriel III has a plan and a an approach to help. Thank you to our sponsors: Protect your wealth and secure your future with American Independence Gold. Veteran-owned and trusted nationwide, we o...

Sia LiiLii forfeited NCAA Women’s Division I volleyball matches because she thought it was unfair to play against a team that included a male.  She has become a powerhouse in the fight for fairness in women’s sports.  Jennifer Sey is the CEO of XX-XY Athletics.  She has been a warrior for keeping men out of women’s sports for years.  They both join M...

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are getting all the attention, and that’s warranted.  But we have some footage you simply have to see to believe.  Trust us, it’s all gold. Thank you to our sponsors: Solaire Infrared Grills at  BestHotGrill.com Sleepcreme.com — for your best night’s sleep! American Independence Gold at TafoyaGold.com Protect your wealth and secure...

New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin chimes in on some of the weekend’s biggest stories: Tom Hanks and his impersonation of a Trump supporter; CBS News anchor Margaret Brennon suggesting free speech led to the holocaust; and Eric Adams making nice with Tom Homan over illegal immigration. Michael Goodwin | New York Post nypost.com @mgoodwin_nypost on X Thank you to our sponsors: Protect yo...

Karen McCord lost her beautiful young daughter in a plane crash. Her daughter, Carley McCord, was an aspiring sportscaster, newly married, and on her way to cover the Peach Bowl. The story is tragic. The connection Michele has with Carley is meaningful. Karen wrote the book, “Only Rainbows” (a line from a song by Andy Grammar, who also figures into the story). The book details the life...

A hostage return.  Cutting the government fat.  Snoop roasts Belichick.  And some amazing posts from people you’ve never heard of!  It’s another Wildcard Wednesday. Please support our sponsors:  https://sleepcreme.com/   Secure your future with American Independence Gold, a veteran-owned company trusted nationwide. Offering great rates and exclusive benefi...

Chaos?  Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX) is loving it.  TikTok?  Keep it, he says!  No biological men in women’s sports?  Hooray, he says.  If you want to hear the positive take on all that is happening at warp speed in Washington, DC, this is for you. https://hunt.house.gov/ https://x.com/wesleyhunttx   https://x.com/RepWPH?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoo...

January Littlejohn didn’t know her 13-year-old daughter was being socially transitioned at school… the fact was hidden from her by teachers and school administrators.  Her story led her to become an activist, and she is now a parent advocate at Do No Harm ( https://donoharmmedicine.org/ ).  She shares her story with Michele and reveals how gender ideology is targeting young...

From Trump to Elon to AOC to gender ideology, it’s next to impossible to keep up with the news of the day.  We are trying!  In this episode, we also throw in some clips from the way back machine that are still relevant.  It’s always a wild ride on Wildcard Wednesday! Support our sponsors: Protect your wealth and secure your future with  American Independence Gold ....

You may know her as “Stacy on the Right.”  She is an Air Force veteran, a mom, wife, conservative activist and commentator.  She dishes on new Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth; women in combat; and wokeness in the military.  Prepare to be impressed. www. SalemNewsChannel.com @StacyOnTheRight   Thanks to our sponsors: PrizePicks | Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy pri...

Michele Tafoya chats with Ryan Derda from American Independence Gold, discussing recent cybersecurity threats, legislative changes affecting retirement accounts, and strategies to safeguard your financial future. Learn about exclusive promotions and the company's commitment to supporting veterans and first responders. Visit TafoyaGold.com or call (833) 324-4653 for more information. See omnystudio...

He really needs no introduction.  But there is a lot of news in the life of Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre.  He was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.  He’s a grandfather of 3 boys.  Would he want them to play football?  And what about today’s NFL QB’s?  Which ones does he stop and watch?  So much from one of the most c...

Here’s your one stop shop for a review of the week’s best videos!  J.D. Vance isn’t afraid to hold the press accountable.  RFK, Jr. has fans!  And Selena Gomez isn’t crying for murder victims.   Thanks to our sponsors: Sec ure your future with American Independence Gold, a veteran-owned company trusted nationwide. Offering great rates and exclusive benef...

Does DEI have its merits? (See what I did there?) It depends on who you ask. In this episode, Michele explores two visions of diversity equity and inclusion. https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/01/23/trumps-dei-executive-order-is-lit-n3799090 https://www.vox.com/politics/396251/trump-dei-affirmative-action-executive-order   https://americanindependencegold.com/tafoya-gold/   https://slee...

Former NFL All-Pro defensive end Marcellus Wiley holds nothing back.  Race.  DEI.  NFL.  Lamar Jackson.  Ryan Clark.  Typewriting championships.  Compton to Columbia.  Absolutely one of my favorite interviews of all time. Follow him: https://lnk.bio/MarcellusWiley   https://www.amazon.com/Never-Shut-Up-Unexpected-Adventures/dp/1524743224?dplnkId=d9d13e8...

Disgusting! How could President Trump pardon the J6 rioters?  How could Joe Biden preemptively pardon his family?  And is Elon Musk secretly a fascist?  You didn’t think the first week of the Trump 47 Administration was going to be boring, did you?  Michele covers it all. https://sleepcreme.com/   https://americanindependencegold.com/tafoya-gold/ Protect your wealth...

During his Inaugural Address, President Donald Trump called today “Liberation Day.”  As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looked on, 47 didn’t hold back on his criticism of the last four years.  Indeed, it was liberation day for the entire Biden family, all of whom were preemptively pardoned by the outgoing president just moments before he left office.  I thought no one...

Can California Governor Gavin Newsom be successfully recalled?  What about Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass?  Ask the residents of Huntington Beach, who recently voted in an entirely Republican City Council.  How did that happen?  What does that development suggest about one of the most liberal (illiberal) states in America.  Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns and Mayor Pro Tem...

If California Governor Gavin Newsom sincerely believes climate change is an existential threat, why wasn’t his state better prepared to combat a fire he claims was started by climate change?  Daniel Turner of PowerTheFuture.com joins Michele to talk about where green initiatives have undermined public safety.  We ask the question, “Is smelt more important than...

TikTok, Taiwan, and Trump.  Michael Sobolik, Senior Fellow at The Hudson Institute and author of “Countering China’s Great Game,” discusses how the new Trump administration will deal with the escalating threat that is China. https://x.com/michaelsobolik   https://x.com/HudsonInstitute   https://www.usni.org/press/books/countering-chinas-great-game   https...

Ryan Clark has been called out for saying Lamar Jackson would be the first authentically Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl.  But is that what Clark said?  He was named in Sage Steele’s lawsuit against ESPN.  Why?  He and Aaron Rodger’s have feuded publicly.  What started that?  Ryan Clark sits with Michele and takes all questions. https://x.com/Realrcl...