The Michele Tafoya Podcast

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Gad Saad Jul 25, 2023

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If you’re not already a fan of Gad Saad, you’ve likely heard his name. He’s a Lebanese-Canadian professor and prolific author. His latest work, The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life, explores why we all want to be happy, what happiness requires, and how we know when we have it. Oh, he also shares weight loss tips!

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Hide Your Kids! Jul 24, 2023

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There is a growing movement of parental rights activists in America today. Liz Wheeler, herself a parent, is a conservative commentator and author of the new book, “Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids.” She joins Michele to discuss her reporting and what she sees as the solutions.

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I’m a Biologist, and I’m Here To Help Jul 20, 2023

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Biologist Colin Wright pushed back against academicians who believed sex was not binary. But instead of civil debate, he was called a racist, homophobic, transphobic, white supremacist bigot. He hasn’t wavered, and he joins Michele to talk about this hot spot in the culture wars.

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She Swam with Leah Thomas at Penn Jul 19, 2023

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Paula Scanlan remembers the day Will Thomas was introduced as a new member of the Penn Women’s swim team. And she recounts how she was discouraged from even questioning it. She shares her story.

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Is It Selfish To Want Children? Jul 18, 2023

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Katy Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a non-profit focused on children’s rights. She raises a fascinating and controversial question: Is the desire to have children selfish? Is it ethical to create children via surrogacy? And are we really creating “designer babies”? The answers will surprise you.

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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court Jul 17, 2023

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Politically incorrect? Why? What’s in this book? Co-Author Robert J. Delahunty, fellow at the Claremont Institute Center for the American Way of Life in Washington, DC, joins Michele.

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Educator and Author Ian Rowe on Affirmative Action Jul 13, 2023

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Author, Educator and Entrepreneur Ian Rowe runs charter schools in the Bronx. His perspective on Affirmative Action and the recent SCOTUS decision may surprise you. He will definitely inspire you!

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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Free Speech Jul 12, 2023

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When lockdowns and masking were being mandated in 2020, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and other scientists were challenging the status quo via The Great Barrington Declaration. They were censored by the United States Government. Their case, Missouri vs Biden, is being called one of the most important free speech cases in US history. Listen to this episode with Dr. Bhattacharya before it gets pulled…

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Another Assault on High School Debates Jul 11, 2023

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James Fishback returns to the show to discuss his follow-up article in The Free Press: “At High School Debates, Watch What You Say.” It’s nearly impossible to believe the stories he shares, but everyone should pay attention.

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Affirmative Action: A Black Professor's Perspective Jul 10, 2023

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Wilfred Reilly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University. He has a law degree from Illinois and brings his legal mind to the conversation on the Supreme Court’s overturning of Affirmative Action. He also brings his wit, which you shouldn’t miss!

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