The Michele Tafoya Podcast

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Chloe Cole, Proud Detranstioner May 22, 2025

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She thought she wanted to live as a male. Then she had her breasts removed. Chloe Cole’s emotional story of growing up, transitioning, and detransitioning, is a must-listen. Have a few tissues at hand.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Marco, Hillary, and Walz | Wildcard Wednesday May 21, 2025

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Have you heard? Hillary did it again. Marco hands Chris Van Hollen an “L”. And how is Brandon Johnson the Mayor of Chicago? Michele covers it all in this week’s edition of Wildcard Wednesday.

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EVs — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly May 19, 2025

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Electric vehicles are often seen as one of the answers to climate change. Ditch gas-powered cars and trucks for electric, and the carbon footprint will be smaller, right? Not so fast. As iconic talk show host Larry Elder explains in his new film, “Electric Vehicles — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” there’s a lot more to EVs than people know. He joins Michele to discuss.

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Dear Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers… May 15, 2025

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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are revolutionizing women’s basketball. So why are they apologizing for it? Michele, who covered the WNBA from its inception, has a message for the two superstars.

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Ozempic, Genocide, and a Tearful Reunion | Wildcard Wednesday May 14, 2025

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What a week…and it’s only Wednesday. Did you see RFK Jr.’s statement about his kids? Did you hear about Senator Chris Murphy’s stumbling comments about boys in girls sports? And did you get to watch the President’s Ozempic story? Michele takes you through all of that and much more.

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Big, Beautiful, School Choice! May 12, 2025

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School choice is gaining momentum across the United States. No, school choice is not anti-public school, nor is it anti-teacher. It definitely IS pro-parent and pro-student. Tommy Schultz, the CEO of the American Federation for Children, joins Michele to explain where school choice is available and how parents can have more control over their kids’ education.

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A Career Path for Activists May 08, 2025

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We may be at an inflection point in higher education in America. When university presidents can’t acknowledge antisemitism on campus, that’s a problem. John D. Sailer of The Manhattan Institute joins Michele to discuss how colleges and universities might find a way to right the ship.

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I Was Born Black, Not Democrat | Wildcard Wednesday May 07, 2025

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From Elon to Ilhan and some voices you’ve never heard of! Some will infuriate you, some will make you hopeful. Tune in as Michele spins around the internet on this edition of Wildcard Wednesday.

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Steve Hilton, “Califailure” May 05, 2025

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Steve Hilton is a Brit — and a proud citizen of the United States. He’s running for governor of California. Can this Republican, who used to be on David Cameron’s staff at 10 Downing Street, turn California red? He joins Michele to make his case.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya
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America is “In big trouble” — Hedieh Mirahmadi May 01, 2025

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Hedieh Mirahmadi was a devout Muslim for two decades working in the field of national security. Her role in the FBI led to her literally shedding her hijab. What happened next is an amazing story of awakening and transformation. She also sees our nation committing suicide by allowing the Left and extreme Islamist influences to control our institutions. One of the most intelligent, fascinating interviews you will hear.

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