Just Listen to Yourself with Kira Davis
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 773 ratings"Just Listen to Yourself" with Kira Davis is the podcast that asks people, politicians and pundits to just listen to the things they say out loud and think about what they actually really mean. Words have meaning, so before you spout off some talking point...just listen to yourself
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I'm Just Sayin - We Don't Do That Here
April 23, 2024 19:06 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBI'm Just Sayin - We Don't Do That Here
Ep. 274 - Maintaining Our Humanity in the Midst of America’s Shocking Crime Wave with Victoria Henley
April 18, 2024 20:21 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBProfessional model and former America’s Next Top Model contestant Victoria Henley shares her harrowing story of being attacked in the NYC subway and then robbed on that same trip. Her experience with the authorities has shaken her faith in the justice system and the dependability of her fellow Americans. What do we do when we can’t feel confidence in the law or those sworn to protect? How do we keep our hearts open to our neighbors in the midst of an increasingly chaotic society? You won’t wa...
I'm Just Sayin - Ban Social Media for Kids?
April 14, 2024 21:43 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBI'm Just Sayin - Ban Social Media for Kids?
Ep. 273 - Social Media Ban: Yay or Nay?
April 05, 2024 03:12 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBKira delves into the Florida social media ban for teens and thinks through the pros and cons. Should the rest of us follow suit? Is it government overreach or can we justify it?
I'm Just Sayin - The Scourge of Isolation
April 01, 2024 02:04 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBI'm Just Sayin - The Scourge of Isolation
Ep. 272 - Christ is King?
March 30, 2024 20:15 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBKira’s latest live show covers the topics of the Candace Owens/Daily Wire drama, controversy over “Christ is King” social media hashtags, and more chaos in CA schools. Send your comments to [email protected]
I'm Just Sayin - California Grooming
March 28, 2024 09:05 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBI'm Just Sayin - California Grooming
I'm Just Sayin - Ronna McDaniel Gets Fired...Again
March 27, 2024 09:05 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBI'm Just Sayin - Ronna McDaniel Gets Fired...Again
Ep. 271 - The Kitchen Sink Episode
March 26, 2024 13:07 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBKira takes on a range of topics inspired by recent social media clips. Marriage, police brutality, the origin of the word “hello”…this week’s episode is the whole kitchen sink. Let Kira know your thoughts at [email protected] and don’t forget to subscribe!
Ep. 270 - State of the Union 2024
March 12, 2024 23:38 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBKira breaks down Biden’s SOTU2024- the good, the bad and the barely comprehensible.
Ep. 269 - Kira Davis Is a Race Traitor (part 2)
February 28, 2024 21:12 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBKira responds to a litany of angry emails regarding her recent Newsweek post criticizing Fani Willis and the DEI policies that Kira believes weakens professional Black America. But it’s not about the hate, it’s about digging into some very interesting talking points and thinking critically. Pull up a seat and dig in! https://www.newsweek.com/fani-willis-embarrassment-black-people-shes-proof-that-dei-only-hurts-us-opinion-1870598
Ep. 268 - Fani Willis Is the One Who Should Be Ashamed - a Response to Stephen A Smith
February 20, 2024 19:50 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBKira responds to Stephen A Smith’s outrage about her recent Newsweek article about Fani Willis and the negative consequences of quota hiring. He says Kira should be ashamed of herself, but who is really the shameful person here? It’s Fani. Stephen is just wrong.
Ep. 267 - JLTY Plus: We Are Not Ok with John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBKira interviews Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik (“Superman”, “It’s Not Easy) about his latest single in support of Israel. Faith, family, culture and Glam Rock…no topic is off limits on JLTY and John met the bar. “Clearly, the causes of the moral decline on our campuses, in our culture, and institutions have been growing and metastasizing for decades. An inability to clearly call out the horrors of Hamas’ terrorist atrocities is not the root of the problem; it is the symptom ...
Ep. 266 - JLTY Plus: How Media Bias Hurts Us All with Newsweek’s Batya Ungar-Sargon
February 10, 2024 22:21 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBNewsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargonb joins Kira to continue the conversation about the dangers of media bias and how to find authentic information in a clickbait era. Batya is the author of “Bad News:How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy” which is available on Amazon or where books are sold https://www.amazon.com/Bad-News-Media-Undermining-Democracy/dp/1641772069/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=batya+ungar-sargon&qid=1707166272&sr=8-3 Follow Batya on X @bungarsargon
Ep. 265 - What’s In a Headline?
February 02, 2024 17:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBKira digs into a popular question during election season - how do I find reliable news sources? Kira explores the ins and outs of media bias and information sources by exploring how headlines shape our opinions, often for the worst.
Ep. 264 - JLTY Plus: I Don’t Want To Go To Church! With children’s book author Renae Bolton
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBEver stress about getting your kids to church? Ever wonder how to get them excited about church? Renae Bolton is a mom of 6 who has struggled with the same things. She wrote her book to help parents encourage their children and to help families refocus their faith journeys. If you’ve ever struggled with keeping your children involved in your church and faith community, this is the episode for you! Buy “I Don’t Want to Go to Church” on Amazon or Bolton-books.com Follow Renae Bolton on social m...
Ep. 263 - Conservatives Look at the Civil Rights Act of 1964 All Wrong
January 29, 2024 11:03 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn the unofficial “Part 2” of the MLK episode, Kira explores the Civil Rights Act and addresses the criticism from some conservative pundits. Was the Civil Rights Act a mistake? Does it have any added value for America now? Is it something that only benefits leftwing causes? Listen and send your thoughts to [email protected] justkiradavis.substack.com
Ep. 262 - JLTY Plus: Mission to Norway with Cameron Aanestad
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBFair warning: This week’s episode is explicitly Christian. Cameron Aanestad a California boy with Norwegian dreams. Heeding the call to become a missionary in Norway, he moved his family abroad and now serves in a nation that is nearly 100% secular and often rated as one of the “happiest” countries on earth by the UN. How do you bring the Good News to people who think they’re living well enough already? What are the unique challenges of evangelizing in post-Christian, advanced western nation?...
I'm Just Sayin - Nikki Haley's Racism Claim
January 24, 2024 16:52 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBI'm Just Sayin - Nikki Haley's Racism Claim
Ep. 261 - MLK and the Assassination of a Legacy
January 21, 2024 19:57 - 1 hour - 68 MBKira dives into the recent controversy brought by some conservative pundits who are questioning America’s rosy view of Martin Luther King and wether or not we should look at him as an American hero. Kira frames the conversation by going through MLK’s most famous speech and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This episode is for thinkers. Weigh in on the conversation by writing [email protected]
I'm Just Sayin - Childcare Shouldn't Be Free
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBI'm Just Sayin - Childcare Shouldn't Be Free
Ep. 260 - GenZ and Work
January 15, 2024 08:40 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBKira responds to a viral video in which a GenZ Walmart worker goes in on GenX for making life impossibly expensive while accusing GenZ of being lazy. How much of what she saying is right? Is any of it wrong? Take a listen and chime in with your thoughts at [email protected]
I'm Just Sayin - The Government Closest to You
January 10, 2024 11:48 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBI'm Just Sayin - The Government Closest to You
I'm Just Sayin - The One Thing to Remember in 2024
December 31, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBI'm Just Sayin - The One Thing to Remember in 2024
Ep. 259 - Listener Response 23
December 29, 2023 16:51 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBListeners weigh in on Candace Owens, toxic women and more. To share your own thoughts email [email protected]
I'm Just Sayin - God With Us
December 24, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBI'm Just Sayin - God With Us
I'm Just Sayin - Matt Walsh and Gender Roles
December 23, 2023 13:28 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBI'm Just Sayin - Matt Walsh and Gender Roles
Ep. 258 - THROWBACK EPISODE: Why is College So Expensive?
December 17, 2023 19:09 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday's episode we revisit a conversation that is still relevant today. Kira shares her thoughts on why college is so expensive.
Ep. 257 - What’s the Deal With Gens?
December 11, 2023 19:15 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBGenZ has had a lot of criticism for GenX on social media lately. What is GenX good for? What do we need to do better? Kira explores the defining qualities of GenX and why they might be the last, best hope for sanity.
Ep. 256 - Throwback Episode: Having the Race Conversation
November 30, 2023 16:40 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBToday we revisit Episode 51's "Having the Race Conversation". Kira shares best practices on how to navigate the sensitive subject of race with grace.
Ep. 255 - JLTY Plus: Just Don’t Be Boring with guest Stephen Kruiser
November 29, 2023 04:57 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBStand-up comedian and PJMedia senior editor Stephen Kruiser joins the show to talk about the evolution of conservative media and why the best comedy happening right now is on the right.
Ep. 254 - JLTY Plus: Ok Fine, Let’s Talk About Candace Owens (with Darvio Morrow)
November 18, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBKira’s been having a bit of an “I-told-you-so” week after many conservatives began complaining about Owens’ problematic views on Israel and their right to defense. Darvio stops by to break down the controversy over Kira’s original comments on Owens years ago and why it’s only now many conservatives are beginning to agree. Hurl your insults and apologies at [email protected]
Ep. 253 - Federal Funding, Antisemitic Universities and Free Speech
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIs it a free speech violation to pull federal funding from universities that support and engage in antisemitic activities?
I'm Just Sayin - A TikTok Lesson in Growing Up
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBI'm Just Sayin - A TikTok Lesson in Growing Up
Ep. 252 - JLTY Plus: What’s Happening In Israel and Where Should We Stand? With Lisa Daftari
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBForeign News analyst Lisa Daftari joins the show to discuss some of the basics of the conflict in Israel. If you’re not quite sure what to think of what’s going on and need a primer, this episode aims to help add some clarity to the issue. Lisa talks about what she knows about this longtime tension as an American woman of Middle Eastern descent and the politics of Israel’s place in the world. Follow Lisa on Twitter @LisaDaftari and @ForeignDeskNews
Ep. 251 - JLTY Plus with Aaron Malik: Positive Rap and Pursuing Your Purpose
October 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBFCB Records artist Aaron Malik joins Kira to talk about what it means to be a “positive” rapper in today’s environment, following your purpose and learning the value of strong work ethic. If you’ve ever worried about the “youth” of today and who they will be in the future, you’ll be blessed to hear Aaron speak. Please support Aaron’s music. Listen to his new song "J.O.B" here: https://orcd.co/job1 Listen to his album "Too Empty" here: https://orcd.co/2emptydeluxe
I'm Just Sayin - Horror Films Tell Us Truths
October 13, 2023 17:56 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBI'm Just Sayin - Horror Films Tell Us Truths
Ep. 250 - What’s So Wrong With Parental Notification?
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBKira dives into the nitty gritty of the parental notification battles going on in education. What is a “parental notification” policy? What are the objections and who holds the moral high ground? Too many people need to stop and listen to themselves when they’re talking about this hot topic.
Ep. 249 - JLTY Plus: Who Will Save Our Children? With Lance Christenson
September 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBFriend of the show and CA education activist Lance Christenson joins Kira to talk about the recent wave of parental notification battles in school boards across the state and to talk about why parents feel like they have such an uphill battle. Who will save the kids? sign up for Kira’s substack justkiradavis.substack.com
Ep. 248 - JLTY Plus: Nate Fischer
September 18, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBNate Fischer of newfounding.com joins the show to talk about launching an alternative economy, investing in conservative innovation and how AI can be harnessed to promote American values
Ep. 247 - Are Women the Problem With Men?
September 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBWhy do modern men feel like they just can’t measure up to the standards of modern women? Are women sabotaging themselves by accepting the modern view of successful womanhood? What responsibility does a woman have in the development of a good man? This might be Kira’s most controversial episode to date. Grab your popcorn and dig in! Don’t forget to subscribe to Kira’s Substack justkiradavis.substack.com
I'm Just Sayin - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Infidelity and "The Pence Rule"
September 16, 2023 02:36 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBI'm Just Sayin - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Infidelity and "The Pence Rule"
Ep. 246 - Joy vs. Happiness
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBKira gets personal this week with an exploration of what it means to be happy, what it means to be joyful, and how not knowing the difference is killing American sanity
Ep. 245 - JLTY Plus: Lizzo Lawsuit, Blindside blindsides and the Power of a Good (or Bad) Wife
August 28, 2023 09:49 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJennifer Oliver O’Connell joins Kira for a pop culture session that naturally ends in God and marriage because this is JLTY and Kira can’t help herself. Follow JOO on socials @Asthegirlturns
Ep. 244 - Sam Harris and Paradigm Shifts
August 18, 2023 08:58 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBKira digs into thought leader Sam Harris’ bizarre COVID arguments and how it relates to our personal paradigms, paradigm shifts and how they happen. Just what does it take to change someone’s world view?
Ep. 243 - Listener Response - Florida Barbie
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWhat do Florida and Barbie have in common? Nothing except they’re two of the things listeners wrote in about. Kira reads listener emails and gives some responses.
Ep. 242 - JLTY Plus: Curriculum Chaos with Quisha King
August 10, 2023 07:55 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBPodcaster and political commentator Quisha King joins the show from Florida to talk about her governor’s curriculum controversy and tell us what she thinks is really going on.
Ep. 241 - JLTY Plus: What’s Missing In Modern Discourse (with influencer Alii Michelle)
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBTikTok influencer and FCB Radio sister Alii Michelle joins Kira to talk about how she uses social media to reach young voters and a host of other things. What does she think about Andrew Tate? How did human trafficking get to be a “right wing” issue? Does she plan on seeing Barbie? All your most pressing questions are answered in this episode. Subscribe to Alii Michelle's podcast here and follow Alii on social media. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alii_michelle X/Twitter: https://twitter.co...
Ep. 240 - Florida African American History Curriculum Controversy- What you need to know
July 30, 2023 09:12 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBKira breaks down the controversy over Florida’s new social studies curriculum. Does it “whitewash” slavery? Is it taking the gravity of America’s sins lightly? Is it racist? Kira digs into the material and invites listeners to think through the talking points.
Ep. 239 - JLTY Plus: Barbie Movie Review with Ruby Davis
July 29, 2023 10:04 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBKira welcomes her most significant guest in the history of JLTY - her daughter Ruby. Together, Kira and Ruby review the Barbie movie and talk about the themes from the perspectives of a GenX mom and a GenZ 16-year-old.