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Post Debate Show: Taylor Swift and Other Big Trump v. Harris Moments Sep 12, 2024

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Moments after the end of the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift issued her endorsement.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote in a post on Instagram. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift added, signing the post “Childless Cat Lady,” a clear dig at Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Trump’s running mate.

Are we surprised? No. Swift has made her political leanings clear, much to the disappointment of some of her fans. In fact, Swift may have clearer political views on some issues than the candidate she endorsed.

Asked why she had changed policy positions on issues like fracking, a buy-back program for assault weapons, and decriminalizing the border, Harris either could not, or would not answer during Tuesday night’s ABC debate.

“I know you say that your values have not changed, so then why have so many of your policy positions changed?,” ABC’s Linsey Davis asked Harris.

“So, my values have not changed,” Harris began. “I’m going to discuss ever one, at least ever point that you’ve made,” she said, before going on to say she would not ban fracking, and then discussing her views on the economy and protecting the vulnerable, social security, and medicare.

“My values have not changed,” Harris said again, without addressing her change is policy on the border or assault weapons.

Trump spent much of the ABC debate on the defensive, appearing to take the bait in nearly every trap Harris laid for him, from his father’s success as a businessman to the size of his campaign rallies.

On this week's edition of Problematic Women, Reagan Reese, White House correspondent for the Daily Caller, joins the show for a deep dive post-debate recap of the night’s biggest wins, losses, and memorable moments. Enjoy!

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What to Watch for During Trump-Harris Debate Showdown Sep 10, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in person for the first time Tuesday evening as they face off during the ABC presidential debate.

Though the second presidential debate of the season for Trump, this will be Harris’ first time going toe to toe with Trump after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race following his disastrous debate performance on June 27.

The debate, which begins at 9 p.m. EST, is being held at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center.

The candidates have made their dislike for one another very clear in the weeks leading up to the debate, so, will they be able to maintain a sense of decorum and remain focused on policy issues? How will Harris address the high inflation under the Biden administration? And will Trump discuss his position on abortion?

Tune into today’s bonus episode of Problematic Women with guest Emily Jashinsky, UnHerd's Washington D.C. Correspondent and host of Undercurrents, as we discuss what to watch for during tonight’s debate.

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Congress Is the OG of Girl Math Sep 05, 2024

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It’s been more than 20 years since the federal government spent less than it made. You could say that Congress was doing “girl math” before it was cool.

On this week’s edition of Problematic Women, we dig into the Congressional budget process, and why Congress fails time and again to balance the budget.

Also on today’s show, we celebrate the start of the college football season with some controversial news over sign stealing. And Ilona Maher is back in headlines for her bikini shoot with Sports Illustrated. We bring you all the tea on this and more. Enjoy the show!

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Brat vs. Demure: What Do You Want In a Presidential Candidate? Aug 29, 2024

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Americans over the age of 25 have been thoroughly confused since singer Charli XCX wrote on X “Kamala IS brat” the day President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for president and endorsed his vice president to be his successor.

No, Charli XCX was not calling Harris a brat, but was saying she “is brat.” The singer released an album titled “Brat” in June, and the expression “brat summer” proceeded to take on a life of its own. Confused? So were we.

According to the Urban Dictionary, “brat summer” means “An unapologetic party or ‘messy’ girl aesthetic for the summer based on the vibes of Charli XCX’s new album, ‘Brat.’” The album includes songs with titles like “Club Classics” and “Mean Girls.”

Whether or not Harris embraces the Gen Z “brat summer” vibes, the label stuck. The media have not had the opportunity to ask Harris how she feels about being called “brat” because the Democratic presidential candidate has not done an interview with the media since she became the party's nominee. But that will change Thursday when Harris sits down for an interview with CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash.

Hopefully, Bash's questions go much deeper than Harris' opinions on being called “brat.”

Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will sit for the interview alongside Harris, a move that has received criticism from conservatives.

“The woman who wants to be the first female president of the United States can’t do an interview on her own? Interesting … and embarrassing,” political commentator Katie Pavlich wrote on X.

Despite Harris’ absence of news media interviews or clear policy proposals, the American people can safely assume a Harris administration will be Biden administration 2.0.

On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we launch our first live video show with a deep dive into the Democratic National Convention, Harris’ avoidance of the press, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to drop out of the race and endorse former President Donald Trump.

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BONUS: Kamala Harris’ Record on 3 Big Issues Problematic Women Care About Aug 14, 2024

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The 2024 presidential election is less than three months away. The first debate between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and Republican former President Donald Trump is set for Sept. 10, but you don’t have to wait until then to know where Harris stands on several major issues on the minds of conservative women this election.

When it comes to abortion, gender ideology, and parental rights, it’s hardly a secret where Harris stands. Actions speak louder than words, and the current vice president has made her policy positions on those issues clear time and again throughout her political career.

Christiana Kiefer, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the podcast for a bonus episode to discuss Harris’ record on these issues in California state government and as vice president.

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Title IX Disaster, Election Mug Slinging, Ilona Maher WINS Olympics Aug 01, 2024

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Up on today’s Problematic Women – We welcome the director of Independent Women’s Law Center May Mailman to discuss Biden’s new Title IX rule taking effect this week. As an Ohio resident, May also shares some insights into who Sen. J.D. Vance really is. And with the election three months away, the noise is getting louder. We cut through that noise to remember what issues actually matter. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!

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Biden Out, Harris In, Future at Stake Jul 25, 2024

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Up on today’s Problematic Women, we talk about the highlights of the last year - I mean week! President Joe Biden is out of the 2024 presidential race, and Vice President Kamala Harris is in as the likely Democratic nominee. We discuss what this means for the election cycle. Then, the Secret Services’ director resigned on Tuesday. We breakdown what led to this. And finally, the Olympics start tomorrow! And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!

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Trump, Vance, and BIG Moments From RNC Jul 18, 2024

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The Daily Signal’s “Problematic Women” podcast is on-site in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.

On this week’s edition, we discuss the biggest moments so far from the RNC, the implications of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and why Trump chose Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate.

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We Know What a Woman Is. But What Does It Mean to Be a Strong Woman? Jul 11, 2024

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It was 2017 and President Donald Trump had just arrived in the Oval Office. The Women’s March took to the streets of D.C. proclaiming a message of “strength,” but Sarah Stonestreet did not see empowerment, but anger.

“The overarching message was [a] middle finger to the chauvinistic world,” Stonestreet says of the marchers, adding that the underlying theme appeared to be “pursue your own happiness, no matter the casualties.”

With three daughters of her own, Stonestreet did not want the Women’s March to be telling her daughters, or women across America for that matter, what it means to be a strong woman, so she took action and launched a podcast to speak truth into the lives of girls and women.

Now, every week, on the “Strong Women” podcast Sarah sits down with women like Joni Eareckson Tada, Kori Robertson, and Katy Faust to ask them to share their stories of overcoming hardship to daily live out what it means to be a woman clothed in strength.

Stonestreet joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to answer the question, what is a strong woman? And What does the Bible say about what it means to be a woman of integrity and courage?

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July 4th Trivia and Implications of Biden's Debate Debacle Jul 04, 2024

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Up on today’s Problematic Women podcast, we’re celebrating Independence Day with some patriotic trivia. Then, how has leftist media responded to last week’s presidential debate? And how did the debate change the political landscape? And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!

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