The Michele Tafoya Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Dr. Peter McCullough, Author of “The Courage To Face Covid-19”, on where we went wrong. Oct 25, 2022

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Why is Dr. Peter McCullough controversial? Is it because his medical opinions are not aligned with the group-think of the medical establishment? And if he is wrong, why will no one debate him? McCullough joins Michele to answer some basic questions about what we got wrong during the pandemic.

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Are you apologizing too much? The short answer is, Yes. Oct 24, 2022

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Apologies aren’t as necessary as you think. And in some instances, your apology may be giving up some of your power. Also in this episode, a mystery for the ages! It involves Michele’s family and a dead hedgehog.

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2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander has an amazing post-football life. Oct 20, 2022

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In 2005, Shaun Alexander was the NFL’s MVP. But the man has accomplished so much. He and his wife have had 12 children, and he tells Michele about the heartbreak of losing one to SIDS. But what he’s doing professionally now is an inspiration.

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Michele’s Story of Infertility — Part Two, “The Gift” Oct 19, 2022

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After receiving a miracle in the form of a healthy baby boy, Michele and her husband got a gift. The gift didn’t come without sacrifice and challenges, but the rewards of adoption keep on coming!

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Michele’s Story of Infertility — Part One, “The Miracle” Oct 18, 2022

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Have you ever known someone who has agonized through infertility? You need to listen to this episode. Michele lived through it and has a story of hope for anyone who wants to build a family.

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Why Secretary Mayorkas Should Resign Oct 17, 2022

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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas threw a few border patrol agents under the bus. He has yet to apologize. But given new evidence, Michele believes he should do more than say he’s sorry. The Secretary should resign.

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This Nurse Was Fired for Not Checking A Box Oct 13, 2022

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Imagine being admitted to a hospital for an emergency. Or a routine procedure. One of the first people you meet is a nurse. She’s polite, professional, compassionate and caring. She knows her stuff, and you feel comfortable and confident that you are being well cared for. Do you care, in that moment, if the nurse has “checked a box” saying she accepts her “implicit biases”? And if she had NOT ticked such a box, would you want her fired? Meet a nurse who, after 39 years, was fired for not checking a particular box. She joins Michele.

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The Fight To Save Women’s Sports Oct 12, 2022

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Recently the International Olympic Committee renamed the “Women in Sport Commission” as the “Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission.”
Why?
What does this mean for women in sports?
Former Division One swimmer Marshi Smith joins Michele to talk about her new organization, ICONS (Independent Council on Women’s Sports) and it’s fight to maintain fairness for women in sports.

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Joe Biden Is Responsible for Gas Prices Oct 11, 2022

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Imagine having to choose between heating your house or fueling your car this winter. Our energy crisis doesn’t need to be nearly as dire as it is. Michele argues the Biden Administration made it inevitable the first day Joe stepped into the Oval Office.

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Vaccine Trials Almost Killed Her: Brianne Dressen Oct 10, 2022

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Brianne Dressen wanted to do the right thing when she signed up for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trials. She had faith the government would get things right. Within 24 hours, her health deteriorated to the point that she could no longer work at her beloved pre-school. In the time since, she has racked up millions — yes millions — of healthcare bills. And where is AstraZeneca? Where is the FDA? Where is the NIH? Brianne answers all those questions with Michele.

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