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Policy Focus: Critical Race Theory Jul 30, 2021

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Inez Stepman joins the podcast this week joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Critical Race Theory. We discuss the basic tenants of CRT, break down the confusion that surrounds it, and explain why this unpopular worldview has made its home in academia.

Inez Feltscher Stepman is a senior policy analyst at IWF, with a decade of experience in education policy. She is a Lincoln Fellow with the Claremont Institute and a senior contributor to The Federalist. Her work has additionally appeared in outlets such as USA Today, Newsweek, and New York Post, and she has made appearances on Fox News, PBS, CSPAN, and NPR.

She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.

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Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.

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Former State Department Spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus on Biden's Foreign Policy Jul 23, 2021

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Morgan Ortagus, former Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, joins the podcast this week to dissect the Biden Administration's foreign policy. We discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and whether or not inviting UN Human Rights Council “experts” to investigate racism in the U.S. sets a good example for the rest of the world.

Morgan Ortagus is a seasoned business executive, distinguished public policy and communications professional, and an active U.S. Naval Reserve Officer. From 2019 to 2021, she served at the Department of State as the Spokesperson for the United States of America. During this time, she worked closely with the White House on the historic Abraham Accords that brought peace deals between Israel and UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan. As Spokesperson, she developed strategic communications plans for every area of U.S. foreign policy. In February 2021, Morgan joined Adam Boehler in starting Rubicon Founders, a leading healthcare investment firm.

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Kenny Xu: Why We Should Strive for a Color-Blind Society Jul 16, 2021

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Kenny Xu joins the podcast to talk about why a colorblind society is the society we should strive for. We examine the cons of affirmative action, the reasons for merit-based education, and why the attacks against Asian Americans must be confronted. Finally, we discuss his new book An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on Asian American Excellence and the Fight for Meritocracy.

Kenny Xu is the president of the nonprofit organization Color Us United; the lead insider on Ivy League discrimination cases; and a commentary writer for The Federalist, Washington Examiner, and other publications. Xu has spoken on the consequences of the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard case and its identity politics ideology in front of groups as diverse as the nationally-renowned Pacific Legal Foundation to the Boston Rally for Education Rights to the all-Black Connecticut Parents Union. Xu is a second-generation Chinese-American and lives in Northern Virginia.

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Betsy DeVos on the Future of the U.S. Education System Jul 09, 2021

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Joining the podcast this week is the Secretary of Education under the Trump Administration, Betsy DeVos. We discuss the future of America’s education system, including the evolution of school choice during COVID, the battle for and against Critical Race Theory, and the ongoing changes to Title IX.

Betsy DeVos is a leader, an innovator, a disruptor, and a champion for freedom. She is the nation’s leading advocate for education freedom for students of all ages, having served as the 11th Secretary of Education from 2017-2021. Her advocacy has led to the creation of new educational choices for K-12 students in more than 25 states and the District of Columbia and has expanded post-high school education options for students and adult learners alike. DeVos is also an accomplished business leader. She served as Chairman of The Windquest Group, a privately held investment and management firm based in Michigan. She is the former chair of the American Federation for Children, The Philanthropy Roundtable, and the Michigan Republican Party, and has served on a number of other national boards, including the Kennedy Center and the American Enterprise Institute.

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Tucker Carlson: Big Tech, the NSA, and the State of Journalism Jul 02, 2021

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Tucker Carlson, host of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight and Fox Nation’s Tucker Carlson Today, joins the podcast this week to talk about a wide variety of topics, including the censorship of Big Tech; the Biden Administration’s fight against what they think is the biggest threat to the U.S. today, white supremacy; his recent claim that the NSA is spying on him and trying to cancel his show; and his new book The Long Side: Thirty Years in American Journalism.

Tucker Carlson is the host of Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson Tonight and the host of Fox Nation’s Tucker Carlson Today. On his program each night, Carlson features powerful analysis and spirited debates with guests from across the political and cultural spectrum. Bringing his signature style to tackle issues largely uncovered by the media, Carlson challenges political correctness and media bias with segments like "Campus Craziness" and "TwitterStorm."

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Dr. Nicole Saphier Examines the Politics of Panic Jun 28, 2021

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In this pop-up episode of She Thinks, IWF’s Julie Gunlock talks to radiologist, professor, author, and Fox News anchor Dr. Nicole Saphier about her new book Panic Attack: Playing Politics with Science in the Fight Against COVID-19. Dr. Saphier's book covers some of the most controversial topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic shutdown that followed, from face masks, hydroxychloroquine, and the inconsistent messaging on gatherings and protests to China's role and the origins of the virus. Tune in!

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Policy Focus: Public Policy Should Reward Work, Not Compete With It Jun 25, 2021

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Carrie Sheffield joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Public Policy Should Reward Work, Not Compete With It. We focus on the reasons why work is a vital component of fighting poverty and why policymakers should avoid using COVID-19 emergency tools to create permanent policies that are magnets for fraud and risk-triggering inflation.

Carrie Sheffield is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington, D.C. She earned a master’s in public policy from Harvard University and has managed municipal credit risk at Goldman Sachs and rated healthcare bonds at Moody’s Investors Service. While serving as executive director for Generation Opportunity, a project of Americans For Prosperity, she spoke at the U.S. Senate alongside key senators in favor of landmark tax reforms passed by Congress in 2017. Carrie is a member of the Harvard Christian Alumni Society, The National Press Club, and the Society of Professional Journalists. She is a 2018 winner of the William F. Buckley Awards by America’s Future Foundation, is listed in Maverick PAC’s “Future 40” 2019 class of influential young conservatives, and has been named a Most Inspiring New Yorker by Bumble, a social connection app with more than 55 million global users.

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Improving the Administration of Justice with Rep. Darrell Issa Jun 18, 2021

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Joining us for this episode of She Thinks, guest-hosted by Jennifer Braceras, is Congressman Darrell Issa, representing the people of California's 50th District in the U.S. House. Look behind the sensational headlines about court-packing to learn about reforms that might actually improve the functioning of our federal judiciary.

Congressman Issa is a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He has championed smart, limited government, advanced legislation to balance the federal budget, and promoted transparency to hold the government accountable to the people. Tune in!

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A Proposal for Congress: Let People Be Their Own Boss Jun 14, 2021

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American workers are ditching traditional 9-to-5 jobs for more flexible hours, schedules, and positions. The pandemic has only accelerated this shift, especially among women. People are choosing to work as independent contractors either part-time or full-time. However, independent contracting is at risk from Congress and the Biden administration. Mike Hruby, President of New Jobs for Massachusetts, Inc., has a proposal to protect independent contracting by creating a federally-recognized classification for them. He joins us on this pop-up episode of She Thinks to explain his proposed bill, the Be My Own Boss Act. Tune in!

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The State of Big Tech in Broadband and Censorship Jun 11, 2021

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On this week’s episode, Katie McAuliffe joins to discuss broadband expansion efforts in the U.S., including how new 5G technologies offer more choices for personal use. We also delve into the implications of new tech regulations aimed at stopping tech censorship.

Katie McAuliffe is Director of Federal Policy at Americans for Tax Reform and Executive Director of Digital Liberty. Her research and advocacy efforts focus on telecom and technology issues, such as net neutrality, privacy, competition, internet taxes, future of work, broadband, tech/telecom reform, etc. Her commentary has been published in The Hill, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Townhall, Houston Chronicle, FlashReport, and The Daily Caller. In addition to appearing on One America News Network, Reel News on the Blaze TV Network, and Huffington Post Live, she frequently speaks on panels in DC and at conferences around the United States.

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