The Michele Tafoya Podcast

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Wildcard Wednesday, No Kings edition! Jun 18, 2025

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The news of the day is Israel and Iran. The question of the day: Will the US get involved militarily? The news of the week was NoKings and ICE. The question of the week: Who delivered the best take-down of the loons on the Left? Thank you to our sponsor, BestHotGrill.com For the last grill you will ever buy, USA-made and unbelievably amazing, find out about Solaire Infrared Grills at BestHotGrill.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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“Coddling of the American Mind” Jun 16, 2025

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Colleges and universities are producing a lot of miserable people. Only certain speakers are tolerated on college campuses. Only certain viewpoints are met with approval. Is it just a coincidence that suicide and depression rates are escalating? The film, “The Coddling of the American Mind,” based on the book by Johnathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff, explores the fascinating journey’s of five college students. Michele interviews the film’s director and producer, and you’ll want to see the clips they discuss.

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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Kaizen Asiedu Jun 12, 2025

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He’s a Harvard grad who’s not afraid to criticize Harvard. He’s a recovering perfectionist. He’s an Emmy Award-winner. He’s a gamer. He’s really, really interesting to talk with. Find out for yourself.

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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Wildcard Wednesday, Protest Edition! Jun 11, 2025

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The best sights and sounds from the Los Angeles “mostly peaceful” protests, including a couple of delightful rants from TikTok. Plus a couple of fun surprises that will give you hope.

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Annemarie Wiley Jun 09, 2025

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Fans of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” will recognize Annemarie Wiley from the show’s thirteenth season. She dishes with Michele on why she was not invited back for Season Fourteen; why she voted for Joe Biden in 2020; and why she voted for Trump in 2024. Oh, and what she, as a former track athlete, thinks about biological boys in girls sports.

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CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton Jun 05, 2025

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Shermichael Singleton is a man of many talents and successes. He’s a political contributor to CNN, and co-founder and co-owner of We The People TV and Guns Out TV. He and Michele discuss Harvard, the democrats effort to reach men, and his new baby.

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Scottie Scheffler, Chris Cuomo, and a Girl Who Likes to Dress Like a Boy | Wildcard Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

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Another Wednesday, another spin around the internet. Michele brings you the coolest stuff you may not have seen this week.

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From NFL to Congress…? Jun 02, 2025

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Jay Feely helped Michigan win a football National Championship in 1997. He’s played over a decade in the NFL. He carved out a broadcasting career with CBS. Now he’s running for Congress. Why? He explains all to Michele. 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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She Wanted a Book Moved to Another Shelf; and She Got Canceled May 29, 2025

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Julie Mauck is a real estate agent in Georgia. She’s a mother of four and a grandmother of one. She’s cares about kids. She learned about some books in her local library’s children’s section. And she spoke up in favor of moving the books to the adult section. For that, she was canceled and had to rebuild her career. Julie and her lawyer, Jonathan Vogel, update Michele on her 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 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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Best Videos of the Week | Wildcard Wednesday May 28, 2025

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Best hole-in-one you’ll ever see (outside of your own)… Interviews gone terribly wrong… and an Aussie comedian who nails it! Michele takes a spin around the Internet.

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