The Michele Tafoya Podcast

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Kevin Walling: Why is Joe Biden Still His Hero? Apr 07, 2025

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Democratic strategist Kevin Walling joins the podcast to talk about his party’s failures; being married to a staunch Republican; and why Joe Biden remains his hero. Walling is proof that moderate democrats do exist!
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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 Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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This Is The Way. Apr 03, 2025

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USA Fencing disqualified a female competitor from a women’s tournament because the female refused to compete against a male. It’s still happening. But this story could be an important milestone in the fight for fairness in women’s sports. 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 Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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Who Said it Best? | Wildcard Wednesday Apr 02, 2025

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Great ideas are more likely to succeed if they are delivered by great speakers. Hear from some of the best — and worst — of the Week. Thank you to our sponsor, SleepCreme. Go to SleepCreme.com Use the code “GAMEDAY” at checkout for free standard shipping on your first order! Money back guarantee… Looking for your best night’s sleep? SleepCreme.com 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 Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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We Are Being Asked to Lie Mar 31, 2025

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You have to see and hear it to believe it. Michele roles the tape on the absurdity of biological men participating on women’s sports.

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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"You Can Be Anything In This World That You Want To Be" - Kory Yeshua Mar 27, 2025

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Michele Tafoya interviews musician and father, Kory Yeshua, to discuss critical race theory, politics and race in America, how his faith shaped him and what it means to be a father. 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 Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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"Anti-American Sentiment in Washington & Elon Musk Backlash" | Wild Card Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

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

In this episode of Wild Card Wednesday, Michele Tafoya dives into the rising anti-American sentiment in Washington and the intense backlash against Elon Musk from the left. She discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership, the growing frustration with the left’s attempts to destroy Musk, and highlights some of the latest political controversies, including a troubling incident involving a Tesla being vandalized. Plus, Michele shares her thoughts on the waste in government and why the U.S. still remains the last great hope for the world. Don't miss her candid take on the state of politics today!

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"Under His Wings" - Emily Compagno Mar 24, 2025

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Michele interviews Emily Compagno, who co-hosts the daytime news and talk show "Outnumbered" on Fox News. 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 Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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The Bracketology of America: Wildcard Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

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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 Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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"Ordinary Misery Is Good" Mar 18, 2025

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Michele Tafoya interviews Dr. Drew.

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“Protect My Vets” Mar 17, 2025

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Secretary of the VA Doug Collins went viral recently for taking a reporter to task in a way that all media should be held to account. It was beautiful and important. See the exchange as we talk to our old pal, Doug, who is the perfect fit to protect Veterans.

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

Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya