Problematic Women

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Kanye Speaks Out Against Porn and Abortion Oct 31, 2019

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This week on “Problematic Women” we are excited to bring you all the news on hip-hop star Kanye West’s new album, “Jesus Is King.” We also interview Katrina Trinko, the editor-in-chief of The Daily Signal and co-host of The Daily Signal Podcast, about the transgender movement’s push to make periods gender-neutral. She also discusses a child bride costume that was problematic in Australia.

Finally, we crown Sarah Thomas as our Problematic Woman of the Week. She and her husband made the news when they posted a picture holding a sign that read: “Please don’t abort. We will adopt your baby.” We discuss this important message and talk about the baby they're now adopting.

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How Big Government Education Programs Failed the Youth Oct 24, 2019

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This week on “Problematic Women” we talk with Lindsey Burke, The Heritage Foundation's education fellow, about a new collection of essays, “The Not-So-Great Society.” Burke, co-editor of the project, discusses what Lyndon B. Johnson’s programs really did for public education, and it's little that is positive. She also suggests how we can begin to solve the problems the government has inflicted on the education system.

We also break down:

When England’s first Chick-Fil-A is met with LGBTQ protests to “get the chick out,” their lease is not renewed.

A recent episode of Law and Order SVU trashes pro-life. We discuss the media’s power in shaping ideas and how to respond to pro-choice messages.

Kanye West tells Kim Kardashian that her Met Gala dress is “too sexy.”

We crown Lindsey Burke as our Problematic Women and talk style, co-authors, and advice to young women. Get Lindsey’s book here: https://www.heritage.org/the-not-so-great-society

Enjoy the show!

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Abortion, Pornography, and Transgender Models Oct 17, 2019

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This week on "Problematic Women", we discuss parents in the U.K. who sued a hospital for “wrongful birth” because their son was born with Downs Syndrome. They claim, had they known, they would have had an abortion instead.

We discuss how prevalent aborting children diagnosed with Downs Syndrome is, both in Europe and the United States, and the importance of fighting for the dignity of all lives.

We also break down:

—Netflix released a miniseries titled “Unbelievable.” Based on real events, it tells the story of a woman who was raped, but those around her weren’t sure about her story. We discuss the lessons learned from the show and different ways to think about the #MeToo movement.

—Victoria’s Secret is featuring both a size 14 model and transgender model in their recent “Love Yourself” campaign.

—Our Problematic Woman of the week is Daily Signal reporter Rachel Del Guidice. We talk to her about a recent interview she did (“The True Effects of Watching Porn”) and the responses she’s received from friends and listeners.

I’m a Conservative Who Was Roofied by a Stranger. Here’s What I Think of the ‘Me Too’ Hashtag:

https://www.dailysignal.com/2017/10/20/im-a-conservative-who-was-roofied-by-a-stranger-heres-what-i-think-of-me-too-hashtag/

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The Radical Feminists Who Are Fighting the Transgender Movement Oct 10, 2019

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As a leader of the radical feminist organization group Women's Liberation Front, Natasha Chart doesn't agree with conservatives on much. But when it comes to the transgender movement and protecting children from transgender ideology, she's standing side by side with conservatives. Chart spoke Thursday at The Heritage Foundation's Summit on Protecting Children From Sexualization. On this week's edition of "Problematic Women," we sit down with her to find out why.

Plus, we take on the issue of deepfakes—the technology that enables you to transpose one person's face over another's, making it seem like that person is doing or saying something they are not—and how it’s becoming a bigger problem, particularly for women. We also address Teen Vogue’s claim that Gen Z is the most progressive and politically independent, Demi Lovato's apology for taking a celebrity birthright trip to Israel, and the now-infamous courtroom hug between Brandt Jean and Amber Guyger, the police officer who had killed his older brother.

And we leave you with Ellen Degeneres’ special message about George W. Bush.

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Transgender Funeral Home Case Could Set New Precedents Oct 03, 2019

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This week on “Problematic Women” we talk to Emilie Kao,The Heritage Foundation’s director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society. Emilie provides insights on sex discrimination in relation to federal civil rights laws and discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This case could have major implications for sex-segregated spaces (such as bathrooms and locker rooms) and the way gender is interpreted in U.S. law.

We also cover the following:

—A growing online epidemic of child sexual abuse imagery.

—Kanye West announces that he’s now only making gospel music.

—Do you know how impeachment actually works? Virginia gives a pop quiz and then explains Section 1, Article 2 of the Constitution which lays out the impeachment process.

—Our Problematic Woman of the Week is Amy Swearer, legal fellow at Heritage who went viral this week for her testimony at a hearing on “Protecting America from Assault Weapons.”

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Article on Child Sex Abuse Imagery

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/09/28/us/child-sex-abuse.html

Kanye’s Testimony

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMqqTzwErb8&t=2s

Amy Swearer at “Protecting America from Assault Weapons” Hearing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9AfhdKLNDA

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Ladies Know Your Worth Sep 26, 2019

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This week on "Problematic Women" we talk to Heritage Foundation fellow and working mother of six Rachel Greszler about the so-called gender wage gap and the celebrities who continue to promote the debunked idea. Rachel tells how women can fight for ourselves in the workplace and the ways the free market is the greatest equalizer. We also break down Ms. Monopoly, a new version of the classic game that gives a leg up to female players.

We also cover:

—Cancel culture takes another victim. "Dancing With the Stars" contestant and Netflix “Queer Eye” host Karamo was forced to delete his Twitter account after backlash for saying nice things about former White House press secretary Sean Spicer.

—Discussing the student activists who have gone viral in their protests against climate change, we talk about the moral problems with using children as political mouthpieces. —Taylor Swift announced she’s now “obsessed” with politics.

—Our Problematic Woman of the Week is Scarlett Payton Bolar, born Sept. 12 to our co-host Kelsey Bolar. We give you an update directly from Kelsey on her daughter and where she got her name. Listen in the podcast below.

Shownotes:

University of Iowa "The Wave"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7UqYD_owgY

Kelsey's announcement of baby Scarlett

https://twitter.com/kelseybolar/status/1173643198679474176?s=20

More of Rachel Greszler's work:

https://www.heritage.org/staff/rachel-greszler

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Another Baseless Accusation Against Brett Kavanaugh Sep 19, 2019

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This week on “Problematic Women,” we talk to Elizabeth Slattery, legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation and host of the “SCOTUS 101” podcast, about the new allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She addresses whether the accusation has any credibility and what it means for the future of the high court.

We also break down:

—The public dispute between ousted Planned Parenthood President Leana Wen and her former employer: why she was fired, what the dispute was over, and what it reveals about the nation’s largest abortion provider.

—Thousands of University of Georgia students and fans came together for a “Pink Out” at the Bulldogs’ home football game against Arkansas State in honor of the visiting team’s head coach, who lost his wife to breast cancer over the summer.

—We crown great-grandmother and florist Baronelle Stuzman as Problematic Woman of the Week for continuing her fight for religious freedom by asking the Supreme Court to reconsider her case.

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Former Abortionist Turned Pro-Life Activist Sep 12, 2019

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This week on Problematic Women, "The Daily Signal Podcast" host Katrina Trinko interviews OB-GYN Dr. Kathi Aultman who performed abortions for years until having children of her own changed her mind. Now she is a pro-life advocate that advocates for survivors and testifies on Capitol Hill for pro-life causes.

Read the full transcript: https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/11/a-former-abortionist-explains-her-change-of-heart/

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Meet (Miss) Virginia Sep 05, 2019

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This week on “Problematic Women”, we interview the woman that inspired the new feature film “Miss Virginia,” Virginia Walden Ford. We talk to her about everything from her childhood years integrating the Little Rock, Ark. school system to working with President George W. Bush creating the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program, to the star-studded cast of her new movie.

We also break down:

— Actress Alyssa Milano and Sen. Ted Cruz are taking their gun debate from Twitter to a meeting on Capitol Hill.

— Faculty at The University of Kansas are upset that the Chick-fil-A on campus was moved to a more prominent location, calling the fast food chain “a bastion of bigotry.”

— Kim Kardashian West chooses former convict turned criminal justice reform advocate Alice Johnson as the face of her new shapewear line.

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No, Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm Down Aug 29, 2019

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This week on Problematic Women, we sit down with one of America’s newest citizens, Heritage Foundation scholar Romina Boccia, to talk about what it was like going through the citizenship process and what becoming a U.S. citizen means to her. We also get her insight on a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey that shows a growing gulf of generational disagreement on some of the most basic things: patriotism, God, and what it means to be an American.

We also break down:

—Taylor Swift doubles down on her support for the Equality Act, calling out President Donald Trump and the White House.

—Planned Parenthood’s new ad campaign, “Bans Off My Body,” probably features your favorite band.

—The left’s politicization of billionaire philanthropist David Koch’s death.

—The College Board’s announcement that it won’t move forward with plans to include a “diversity score” with SAT testing.

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