The Michele Tafoya Podcast

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Mary Harrington: One of the Coolest Women I’ve Ever Interviewed Apr 24, 2023

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In her book, “Feminism Against Progress,” author Mary Harrington posits, "Progress has now stopped benefiting the majority of women, and only a feminism that is skeptical of it can truly defend female interests in the 21st century.” I know, right? She joins Michele.

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Is America an Irreligious Nation? Apr 20, 2023

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Sam Sorbo is an actress, writer, and producer who is also an education advocate. In her new documentary, “Irreligious Nation,” she considers the impact that “irreligion, disconnection, and cynicism is having on culture and society, worldwide,” and asks the question, “Do we really need religion at all?” Sorbo joins Michele.

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Important Conversations Never Had Apr 19, 2023

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It’s estimated that four hundred colleges and universities still have COVID vaccine mandates for students. But some are pushing back, asking for these mandates to be rescinded. Even a US Presidential candidate is getting involved. Michele speaks with two medical freedom advocates from Dartmouth College.

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Who’s Afraid of Parental Choice in Education? Apr 18, 2023

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For decades, thought leaders throughout America have advocated for school choice. Now, the effort to give parents the final say in how their children are educated is growing. Some even call it, “A revolution.” Michele talks with author and Notre Dame law professor, Nicole Garnett.

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Abolish the Department of Education? Apr 17, 2023

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The Federal government contributes less than ten-percent of the public school budget. But the conditions the Department of Education attaches to those dollars are significant, and arguably harmful to public education. Is it time to abolish the DE? Sheri Few of the USPIE (US Parents Involved in Education) says, “Yes.”

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Peter Schweizer, Author of “Red-Handed” Apr 13, 2023

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Political elites cover for China all the time. They may criticize the CCP now and then, but these politicians are keeping their business options open. You should be very, very concerned about this, as Peter Schweizer details.

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Are Reparations Legal? Apr 12, 2023

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Is it Constitutional to ask people to pay for reparations of others based on skin color? Wen Fa of the Pacific Legal Foundation joins Michele to discuss.

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Playing Chess with a Pigeon Apr 11, 2023

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Ridicule is a weapon. Here’s how to not let it kill you. And what it means to play chess with a pigeon.

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Are We Ready for China? Apr 10, 2023

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If China invades Taiwan, is the United States ready and committed to do what’s necessary? And what, by the way, is necessary? Jimmy Quinn, National Security Correspondent for National Review, joins Michele.

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"No One Is Above the Law? Give me a Break." Apr 06, 2023

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That’s the title of a piece by David Harsanyi, senior editor at The Federalist, nationally syndicated columnist, a Happy Warrior columnist at National Review, and author of five books. Harsanyi joins Michele to discuss who IS above the law. And why the left is OK with two tiers of justice.

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