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Left’s Woke Education and Social Policies Are Scary Oct 29, 2020

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The agenda of the far left is frightening, and concerned conservative moms are speaking out.

Today, Allison Weisenberger, a mother and California resident, joins “Problematic Women” to discuss government overreach in her state, including bans on Halloween trick-or-treating amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Plus, the founder of “No Left Turn in Education,” Elana Yaron Fishbein, explains why she is fighting against progressive ideologies in our schools. And, as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week.

To learn more about “No Left Turn in Education,” check out Fishbein’s recent Daily Signal op-ed.

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Celebrating a Victory in War on Women’s Sports Oct 22, 2020

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The playing field has been leveled for female athletes at a small university in New Hampshire.

Concerned Women for America filed a civil rights complaint against Franklin Pierce University because of its transgender sports participation and inclusion policy.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights agreed with Concerned Women for America that the policy is in violation of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Doreen Denny, vice president of government relations for Concerned Women for America, joins “Problematic Women” to discuss why this victory is significant in the battle for the future of women’s sports.

Learn more about how you can stand with female athletes here.

Also on today’s show, Heritage Foundation education policy analyst Mary Clare Amselem debunks a recent Teen Vogue article arguing that private schools should be abolished.

And as always, we’ll be crowning our “Problematic Woman of the Week.”

To participate in this week's Twitter poll, visit @Virginia_Allen5 on Twitter.

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Judge Amy Coney Barrett Maintains Poise Under Fire Oct 15, 2020

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Judge Amy Coney Barrett exhibited her profound understanding of the law as she testified this week before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Ellen Troxclair, author of the book “Step Up!: How to Advocate Like a Woman,” joins this episode of “Problematic Women” to discuss the Supreme Court confirmation hearings and why Barrett is qualified to sit on the high court. Troxclair also discusses the organization Women’s March and its opposition to Barrett, and why more conservative women should engage in public policy.

Plus, we hear from four women who either clerked for Barrett or had her as a law professor at Notre Dame. They share personal stories about working with her and why she will make an excellent Supreme Court justice. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week.

Listen to the podcast "Perspectives: The Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett" here.

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Will Amy Coney Barrett Face an Unconstitutional Religious Test? Oct 08, 2020

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As Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett prepares for Senate hearings next week, many are wondering whether she’ll again face harsh questions about her Catholic faith.

Mary Vought, executive director of the Senate Conservatives Fund and wife of Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, joins us to explain why this line of questioning is unconstitutional. Her husband, she recalls, faced similar scrutiny in his own Senate confirmation hearing.

Vought also talks about her daughter’s diagnosis with cystic fibrosis and how steps taken by the Trump administration improved her health care options.

And original co-host Kelsey Bolar, now senior policy analyst at Independent Women’s Forum, visits to share the story of Monica Wyman, a Hispanic mother of three who may have to close her business because of California’s new employment law. Liberal lawmakers want to take this policy nationwide.

IWF video on AB5: https://youtu.be/zritOQtO070

Plus, as always, we’ll crown our Problematic Woman of the Week.

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Why the Far Left Is Threatened by SCOTUS Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Oct 01, 2020

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Kelsey Bolar, a senior policy analyst at the Independent Women's Forum, joins “Problematic Women” to discuss the attacks on federal appeals court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, why progressives are threatened by her nomination to the Supreme Court, and what we can expect during the Senate confirmation hearings.

Plus, Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., a powerful voice for conservative women, joins the show to explain how she is working to defend women’s sports from the agenda of radical LGBTQ groups.

Lesko also share her own journey into the pro-life movement and why she fights to protect the lives of the unborn.

And as always, we’ll be crowning our “Problematic Woman of the Week.”

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Ginsburg’s Legacy and the Supreme Court’s Future Sep 24, 2020

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Legal experts have described the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as “a lioness of the law.”

Ginsburg died last Friday at 87 after serving on the Supreme Court for 27 years. President Donald Trump has said he will nominate her replacement this Saturday from a short list of five female candidates.

Elizabeth Slattery, senior legal fellow and deputy director of the Pacific Legal Foundation's Center for the Separation of Powers, joins “Problematic Women” to break down Ginsburg’s legacy and share what is known about the women being considering by the president for the open seat on the high court.

Plus, many millennials aren't getting married, and researchers are trying to understand why. We discuss dating and marriage trends among young people with the help of our colleague, Philip Reynolds. And as always, we’ll be crowning our "Problematic Woman of the Week.”

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Why COVID-19 Should Spur Needed Education Reform Sep 17, 2020

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School is back in session, but let’s face it, education is probably not going to be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic—and that’s a good thing.

Mary Clare Amselem, an education policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show to discuss her brand new podcast, “COVID and the Classroom.”

Amselem discusses the importance of school choice and the ways education should change long-term in light of the pandemic.

Plus, Kate Trinko, editor-in-chief of The Daily Signal, joins us to discuss the controversy over the Netflix film "Cuties." And as always, we’ll be crowning our "Problematic Woman of the Week."

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Diamond and Silk Discuss Black Lives Matter Sep 10, 2020

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Diamond and Silk gained national attention in 2016, when they began to speak out about the hypocrisy of the progressive left. Their new book—“Uprising: Who the Hell Said You Can't Ditch and Switch?”—explains why the African American sisters walked away from the left.

Diamond and Silk (aka Lynnette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson) join the "Problematic Women" podcast to discuss racial tensions in America, the agenda of Black Lives Matter, civics education, and their book.

We also break down the new Disney movie “Mulan” and controversy over Disney using the film's end credits to offer "special thanks" to Chinese institutions directly linked to carrying out human rights abuses in China. Some scenes in the film were shot in Xinjiang, China, where Uighurs, a Muslim minority, are being persecuted.

Plus, we talk with journalist Alessandra Bocchi, the winner of the 2020 Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism, a program of The Fund for American Studies. And as always, we’ll be crowning our "Problematic Woman of the Week."

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn Explains Why She Is Unapologetically a Conservative Woman Sep 03, 2020

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Progressive society appears to be at a loss when it comes to understanding conservative women. Women who are pro-life, in favor of smaller government, and uphold traditional family values don’t fit the left’s mold.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has just released a new book, “The Mind of a Conservative Woman: Seeking the Best for Family and Country,” to explain why conservative values are women’s values. Blackburn joins “Problematic Women,” to discuss her new book, why she is a proud conservative, and her 2018 controversy with pop star Taylor Swift.

Also on today’s show, Janae Stracke, the grassroots director of Heritage Action for America, and Jeanne Seaver, a Heritage Action sentinel from Savannah, Georgia, join the show to share how they are supporting law enforcement in local communities across America, and how you can as well. And as always, we’ll be crowning our "Problematic Woman of the Week”!

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Back to School, Sort of, and the Future of Education Aug 27, 2020

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The coronavirus pandemic might permanently affect American education. Lindsey Burke, director for the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, says "the pandemic has just completely upended education." But some of the changes might actually be a good thing.

Burke joins "Problematic Women" to discuss how COVID-19 could bring about needed education policy reform and to explain how pandemic pods are proving to be a highly effective form of schooling.

Also on today’s show, Whitney Munro, a wife, mother, and president of Walden Strategies, discusses the importance of caring for students' mental health while they are stuck at home. And as always, we will be crowning our "Problematic Woman” of the week.

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