Problematic Women
343 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 504 ratingsA Daily Signal podcast that challenges the left's narrative that all women must be liberal, pink-hat wearing, Planned Parenthood supporters. Hosted by Lauren Evans and Virginia Allen. Problematic Women celebrates and empowers right-minded women through thoughtful, long-form interviews and sharp-witted commentary on issues from pop culture to politics.
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Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories of Trusting God, Navigating Challenges of Running a Small Business
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBBeing a business owner is not always as glamorous as it looks, but it is highly rewarding, say entrepreneurs Hope Harvard and Macy Maxson. Harvard, founder of the makeup company Hope Beauty, was eager to find a new purpose after working in the Trump administration. The South Carolina native says the idea for a makeup line inspired by the women of the Bible came to her suddenly one morning after a great deal of prayer, and even some tears. Running her own business has proven to be challeng...
Bud Light Bust, Abortion Pill Rulings, and Classified Documents Leaked
April 13, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Dueling court ruling have been issued on the abortion pill, and now the Supreme Court might weigh in on a case that could ultimately save millions of lives. We break down what you need to know. Plus, classified documents have been leaked from the Pentagon. We explain why it matters. And people are ditching Bud Light - we tell you why. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week! Read more about the abortion pill case here: https://ww...
Elon Musk Calls for Pause on AI Development, Florida AG Sues Jane's Revenge, and Easter Traditions
April 06, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – GOP lawmakers are trying to block funding for a law that has been used to target pro-life Americans. Plus, the Attorney General of Florida is suing the radical pro-abortion group Jane’s Revenge. We break down the lawsuit. And major tech leaders like Elon Musk have asked companies developing AI technology to push the pause button and consider the consequences of artificial intelligence. Also on today’s show, we talk Easter traditions and how you can make the ...
American Patriotism Looking Bleak, AI Generated Pope In Puffer Jacket, Tragedy In Mexico
March 30, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – A new poll shows American patriotism is down after COVID-19. We explain what the possible implications could be. Plus, an image of the pope in a puffer jacket went viral – but it was not even real. AI generated the photo, which has some troubling implications. Also on today’s show, we explain why a fire in a migrant detention center in Mexico is a reminder why the Biden administration must secure the border. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic w...
Time to Ban TikTok, State Bans Abortion Pill, and Would You Trust a Digital Currency?
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – TikTok should be banned, and we are not the only ones saying it! We explain why lawmakers and even users want to see the platform outlawed in America. Plus, a state just banned the abortion pill and a nationwide ban could be on the way. Also on today's show, we share what to know about some new digital currency. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Fall of Silicon Valley Bank Means for Your Bank Account, Mask Removal in NCY, and Women's Team Banned for Refusing to Compete Against Male
March 16, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We explain the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and how President Biden’s bailout to all depositors is really just helping one class of people. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is now telling New Yorkers to remove their masks. Also on today’s show, a Vermont Christian school women’s basketball team is banned from competing in future tournaments after forfeiting a game against a team with trans student. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week! ...
What's Next for Abortion Pills, Europe and Gender Identity, Government Says COVID-19 Likely Came From China
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We explain why abortion rights advocates and the Biden administration are sounding the alarm after the filing of a Texas lawsuit that challenges decades-old FDA approval of mifepristone. We’ll also bring you up to speed on a new study from Europe that shows just how politicized the issue of gender identity has become. Plus, the Energy Department concluded—albeit “with low confidence”—that a lab leak in China unleashed the COVID-19 pandemic. This change in ju...
Why Jessa Duggar Received Criticism Following Miscarriage, Plan to Take Back America, and List of Happiest Cities May Surprise You
March 02, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We are breaking down some of the ways leaders in Washington are working to preserve our freedoms through an initiative called Project 2025. We’ll also bring you up to speed on all the candidates who have thrown their hat in the ring for a presidential run in 2024. Plus, Jessa Duggar received criticism after a miscariage. We explain why. And what cities in America are the happiest. The answers might surprise you. They definitely surprised us! And as always, w...
WWIII Trends on Twitter, How Troubling Amendment Would Erase Women, and God Moves on College Campuses
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Congress is considering an amendment that would erase the distinction between men and women. The implications would be devastating. We break down what you need to know. And WWIII was trending on Twitter this week. Is it really likely? While we can’t tell the future, we will tell you why its a topic of conversation right now. Plus, there is a move of God happening on college campuses that we cannot ignore. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman...
Bethany Hamilton Takes Stand to Protect Women’s Sports, Teen Depression at Record High, and Failing Math Scores
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women, we discuss the mental health and wellness of teenage girls after the release of a troubling CDC report. We tell you what you need to know. A report from Baltimore showed major drops in math proficiency. We talk lessons learned and the path forward for education across the country. And finally, female athletes are under attack by the left. We uncover how lawmakers are leveling the playing field. And as always, we’ll be crowning our "problematic woman of the we...
Why China Is Spying on Us, State of the Union Fact Check, and a Problematic Congresswoman
February 09, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss what China may have been looking for when it sent a spy balloon over America. And Tuesday night was Washington D.C.’s version of the Super Bowl - the State of the Union address. We break down a few of the big moments of the night. Plus, we recently catch up with one of our favorite Problematic Women lawmakers and share that conversation exclusively on the show. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enjoy the show! ...
College Installs Vending Machine with Morning-After Pill, ‘Demonic’ Statue, Double Standard of Biden’s DOJ
February 02, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – There is a strange new statue in New York City. It’s a nod to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But would RBG like the statue? We weigh in. Plus, a pro-life man who was targeted by the FBI and DOJ has been found not guilty of the charges brought against him. And a college in Washington, D.C. has a new vending machine on campus supplying students not with snacks or drinks, but the morning-after pill. We explain the implications. And as always, we’ll be cr...
Lawmakers Quote Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris Omits Right to ‘Life’ In Declaration, Why Crime Is Rising
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have intentionally omitted the right to life in the Declaration of Independence when speaking to pro-abortion advocates. And crime is on the rise. We explain some of the possible reasons why. Plus, we are not the only ones who enjoy quoting Taylor Swift lyrics, lawmakers are doing it too. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Catch The Babylon Bee's video here: https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Americans are $7,400 Poorer Under Biden, What to Know About President’s Classified Documents, and “Titanic” Is Turning 25
January 19, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn today's show, we discuss new research that shows Americans are $7,400 poorer under the Biden administration. And classified documents were found in President Joe Biden’s possession in November, but the public did not find out until two months later. We’ll explain why it matters. Plus, we share how the classic movie “Titanic” is answering one of fans' biggest questions and complaints about the film. And as always, we’ll be crowning our "problematic woman" of the week. Enjoy the show! Ho...
What to Know About Abortifacients, Biden's Overdue Border Trip, and Gas Stoves Feel the Heat
January 12, 2023 07:59 - 41 minutes - 38 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – the Biden administration is challenging states with new tactics to expand American’s access to abortion. And the House has passed legislation to protect babies born alive after abortion. We tell you what you need to know. Plus, Biden finally pays a visit to the southern border, although many believe he’s two years too late. And, gas stoves have come under fire from the Biden administration. As always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enj...
FDA Approves Sale of Abortion Pills at Pharmacies, Crocs Goes Woke, and Damar Hamlin
January 05, 2023 07:59 - 41 minutes - 38 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Football during the holiday season was dramatic, exciting, and tragic. We tell you what you need to know. Plus, the FDA has just approved the sale of abortion drugs, an action that highlights the need for Congressional oversight of the Biden administration. Plus, Crocs is backing a kids in drag fashion show. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 of Most ‘Problematic’ Stories of 2022
December 22, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIt’s been a wild year, to say the least. In May, someone leaked the the Supreme Court's draft majority opinion in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade's green light to abortion on demand. The leak was completely unprecedented and followed by months of pro-abortion protests outside justices' homes. The date June 24, 2022, when the high court released its decision in Dobbs, is one that Americans will remember for generations to come since an es...
Lawmakers Move to Ban TikTok, Drag Queens at White House, and American Girl Tells Kids They Can Change Gender
December 15, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn today’s show, we discuss why TikTok may be on its way out of America after congressional lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to ban the Chinese-owned social media app. Also, President Biden signed the so-called Respect for Marriage Act surrounded by drag queens. We’ll break down the significance of their presence and how it may be a dark foreshadowing of what's to come as the radical transgender movement promotes its agenda. Also on today’s show, we discuss how American Girl went woke....
Journalist Told Don't Use ‘Pro-Life' or 'Pro-Choice,’ Elon Musk Shocks America…Again, Why NASA Drove By Moon This Week
December 08, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Journalists are being told they can’t write "pro-life" or "pro-choice" in articles anymore. We tell you what new words the politically correct police are demanding journalists use. Plus, Elon Musk is airing all of Twitter’s dirty laundry in “The Twitter Files.” And NASA just took a drive by the moon. We explain why it matters. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Balenciaga and Kim Kardashian, Free Speech Fight at SCOTUS, and China Protests
December 01, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We explain what is happening in China with protests over COVID-19 lockdowns, and why protesters are holding up white pieces of paper. Plus, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments for a critical free speech case today that involves a graphic designer and could affect all Americans who hold to a traditional view of marriage. Also on today’s show, the fashion brand Balenciaga used sexually suggestive pictures of children in a recent ad campaign. We break down w...
Ericka Andersen Explains Why Women Are Leaving Church & Why They Have a 'Reason to Return'
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn the past decade, 16 million American women have left the Christian church, according to author and journalist Ericka Andersen. “The reasons are really layered,” Andersen says, “anything from overwhelm and busyness, to some that have experienced 'church hurt.'” In her new book “Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women,” Andersen addresses the reasons why so many women have walked away from the church, and argues why they should consider rejoining a church ...
Single Women and Election Outcomes, Senate’s (Dis)respect for Marriage Act, Tattoos and Gender Treatments
November 17, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss the final results of the midterm elections and how single women may have been the deciding factor in the Democrats maintaining control of the Senate. Plus, the Senate voted Wednesday on the misnamed Respect for Marriage Act. We explain why the bill should be called the (Dis)respect for marriage act. Also on today’s show, a New York City mother was arrested for allowing her 10-year-old to get a tattoo. But youth can have a double mastectomy to “cha...
Post-Election Breakdown: Surprises, Disappointments, and Road Ahead
November 09, 2022 22:44 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBFrom Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis landslide reelection victory to Kentucky’s failed pro-life ballot amendment, Tuesday’s midterm elections proved to be a rollercoaster—and not necessarily the one many voters were hoping for. On today’s special post-election edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast, we break down five pro-life losses across America. California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont all had an opportunity to take steps to protect life. None did. Also on today’s show, con...
Classically Abby on Modern Dating, Marriage, and Motherhood
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAbby Roth, better known as Classically Abby, says society today lacks authentic conversations about motherhood. “Motherhood has been the best journey of my life,” Roth says, but new mothers don't necessarily know that the “first 10 to 12 weeks is really hard.” As a new mom, she felt “so overwhelmed initially because it's such a huge change in your life," Roth, host of the "Classically Ever After" podcast, says. "But you are built for it. You are meant for this. And you're not alone.” R...
Anne Hathaway Thinks Abortion Is Mercy, Social Media Says ‘No’ to COVID Amnesty, and Revisionist History Strikes Again
November 03, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Election day is less than a week away and abortion in on the ballot in four states. We tell you what you need to know. Plus, Anne Hathaway joined "The View" this week and said abortion could be "another word for mercy." Yikes! And social media lost its mind this week after The Atlantic suggested it’s time to forgive and forget about all the craziness that happened during the pandemic. We break it down. If you are thinking of visiting Montpelier any ti...
Taylor Swift, Iranian Women Risk Lives for Freedom, and America’s Flunking Report Card
October 27, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We are talking about the cost of freedom. Women and men are risking their lives in Iran to protest in the streets and call for life and liberty in their nation. We’ll tell you what you need to know and how you can support them. Plus, TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney, who identifies as transgender, was invited to the White House. Also on today’s show, America’s education report card is in and it’s a lot of bad news. We break it all down. And as always, we’ll be cro...
‘Periods Are for Women Only.’ Tampon Company Founder Explains Her Fight for Women’s Rights.
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBPeriods are for women only! That is the message the tampon company Garnuu is sharing with anyone who will listen. Garnuu founder Macy Maxson promises her company will never refer to women as a “menstruate or bleeder, chest feeder... [or] a pregnant person. … We're keeping women and we're keeping periods to be a girls only club.” Maxson joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to explain why she is speaking out against a movement that she says is trying to erase women. She also shares how he...
Why Women Promise to Boycott Ulta Beauty, Censorship, and Left Wants to Redefine Infertility
October 20, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBAfter cosmetics superstore Ulta Beauty released a podcast Oct. 13 featuring a biological male who "identifies" as a woman discussing “girlhood” and “motherhood,” real women are promising to boycott the brand. “I really think more women need to wake up to this nonsense,” wrote one Twitter user. “I think too many of us have stayed quiet because we don’t want to hurt feelings and are too concerned with being polite. I’ve had enough. I’m not going to be quiet. #WomanFace is disrespectful.” On...
Detransitioners Speak Out, Dark Reality of Planned Parenthood, and Tulsi Gabbard's Big Announcement
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss why detransitioner Chloe Cole is starting an organization and standing up to political leaders on the transgender issue. Plus, 66 abortion clinics have closed since Roe v. Wade was overturned. We also give a rundown of one of the pro-life fights ahead, and explain why it matters. Also on today’s show, we examine one writer's take on where this generation’s belief comes from that “my feelings are always the truth.” And as always, we’ll be crowning...
Hope Harvard on Going From White House to Starting Makeup Brand Inspired by Women of the Bible
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBAfter working in the Trump administration, Hope Harvard moved home to South Carolina unsure of what the future held. After a night of crying out to God for direction in her life, she awakened with the idea to start a makeup line inspired by the women of the Bible, and Hope Beauty was born. Harvard joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to explain how women like Esther and Mary, the mother of Jesus, inspire the makeup products of Hope Beauty. She also offers advice to young women seeking to ...
Out of Control Border Crisis, Girls Stand Up for Women Only Spaces, Women’s March Shows True Colors
October 06, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Virginia Allen shares what she saw at the southern border, and how the illegal immigration process works. And Mary Margaret Olohan explains why two girls are a part of an investigation at a Vermont high school after they told a biological male to leave the women’s locker room. Plus, the Women’s March made a telling statement on their view of abortion. We’ll break it down. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enjoy the show! ...
CLASSIC: Celebrating 5 Years of Being Problematic
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis episode was recorded in July 2022 but a Problematic Women classic! In this very special episode of Problematic Women, hosts Lauren Evans and Kelsey Bolar go off script and reflect on the last five years producing Problematic Women. They discuss the podcasts's origin story, share some of their favorite memories, and recall some notable Problematic Women of the Week. Also, Genevieve Wood joins us as a very special Problematic Women of the Week. Check out the Elle Magazine article here ...
Tori Petersen on Growing Up in Foster Care, Being Crowned Mrs. Universe, and Becoming an Author
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTori Hope Petersen is a national speaker, wife, mother, Mrs. Universe 2021, and author of the new book, “Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care.” Petersen joins the show today to share her story of growing up in the foster care system, and how she found faith and family along the way. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Illegal Migrants in Martha’s Vineyard, Rights of Animals vs. Unborn, and Happy Fall
September 22, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We tell you what you need to know about the crisis at the southern border and the 50 illegal migrants that were sent to Martha’s Vineyard. Plus, animals are more protected than unborn babies in some states across America. We tell you which ones, and share about some exciting pro-life news out of Pennsylvania. And in honor of the first day of fall, we are sharing some of our favorite fall traditions. And of course, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of t...
Report Cards for Freedom, First Lady Jill Biden on Banning Books, and Detransitioners
September 15, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOn today’s edition of Problematic Women, we explain why education freedom matters, and which states rank highest and lowest on The Heritage Foundation's new Education Freedom Report Card. Also on today’s show, First Lady Jill Biden does not want any books to be banned from school libraries. Plus, Kelsey Bolar describes the painful reality many detransitioners face. And as always, we will be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week. Visit the Report Card to see how your state ranks: https...
Clinical Psychologist Says Free Speech May Improve Your Mental Health
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn a world of “safe spaces” and politically correct speech, clinical psychologist Chloe Carmichael says she believes that society needs more free speech, not less. Free speech can help individuals grow and learn as they explore and debate ideas with others, Carmichael says, adding that it even improves anxiety and depression. “I think that stopping people from having free speech is almost like a form of abuse,” she says. The psychologist recently wrote about free speech's implications ...
Definition of Sex, Biden's Divisive Speech, and Football Is Back
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Biden administration is playing games with the definitions of sex and gender. President Joe Biden has proposed changing the definition of the word "sex" in Title IX, a portion of the Education Amendments of 1972 that prevents discrimination on the basis of sex within public education. Biden would redefine sex to include gender identity and sexual orientation. Under that proposed change, men who identify as women would be permitted to use women's restrooms and locker rooms at school and...
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s Blunders, Left's Attack on Brittany Aldean, and Maternal Instincts
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – Beverly Hallberg breaks down Karine Jean-Pierre’s performance as White House press secretary and offers some tips and tricks on public speaking. Plus, Brittany Aldean came under fire after posting a makeup Instagram Reel. We explain why. And The New York Times thinks maternal instincts are a myth men created. Are they right? And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
College Course on Taylor Swift, Student Loan Forgiveness, and Defending Life
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $10,000 in student loan borrower’s debt. Plus, students at the University of Texas at Austin might want to leave a blank space on their schedule this fall for a new Taylor Swift class. And three states are taking steps this week to further protect the unborn. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Miss Venezuela 1984, Now a US Conservative, Reflects on Her Country's Decline
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB“I was born in paradise,” Carmen Maria Montiel says of her home county of Venezuela. But “bureaucracy and corruption” turned her homeland into a nation she hardly recognized. Montiel, a journalist, writer, political activist, and Miss Venezuela 1984, says her home country was destroyed by crippling economic policies and poor immigration regulations. "It's exactly what happened in Venezuela," Montiel says, comparing America’s open border policies to Venezuela's immigration policies in the ...
Education Freedom, Abortion Cover-Up, and New Social Media App
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We are celebrating a week of action for education freedom. We tell you why it matters and how education choice programs could change the field of education forever. Plus, a teenager had an illegal abortion and then tried to destroy the evidence with her mom. We explain how the mainstream media reacted. Plus, there is a new social media app that is trying hard not to be like Instagram. We tell you what you need to know. And as always, we’ll be crowning our ...
Woke History, Mom Loses Daughter Over Gender Ideology, and Senate Signs America Up for More Debt
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women, everything in America seems to be going woke these days. A new report from The Heritage Foundation takes a deep dive into how woke ideology reached the home of our Founding Fathers. We also share the stunning story of a Chicago mom who lost custody of her daughter for insisting that her daughter is a girl. Also, in case you missed it, the Senate passed a major spending bill over the weekend, and we breakdown what’s in the bill, why it matters, and its likely ...
Dr. Marion Mass: How to Tame Health Care System 'Monster'
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAmerica's health care system operates like a big business. Doctors and hospitals are overwhelmed with red tape, which takes time away from the patient-provider relationship. For the health care system to put patients first again, Dr. Marion Mass says it must "cut the glut, open the books, and make everybody play by the same rules." Mass, a pediatrician and co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America, joins the "Problematic Women" podcast to discuss how the health care system became the ...
Over-the-Counter Birth Control, Gay Marriage, and Abortion Videos
July 28, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBUp on today’s Problematic Women – We talk about birth control and why the FDA is considering changing its rules and allowing over-the-counter birth control. Plus, Congress is trying to codify gay marriage into law. But why now? We break it down. And YouTube has pledged to remove video on unsafe abortion practices. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abigail Favale: Why Sex and Gender Matter
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBWhen political leaders can't define what a woman is, society has a problem. The radical left has detached sex and gender from "material reality,” says Abigail Favale, author of the book “The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory." Removing fact and biological reality from sex has led to a “subtle denigration of … the female body in our culture,” Favale says. Favale joins this edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast to discuss the difference between gender and sex, and why it’s so imp...
Celebrating 5 Years of Being Problematic
July 21, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this very special episode of Problematic Women, hosts Lauren Evans and Kelsey Bolar go off script and reflect on the last five years producing Problematic Women. They discuss the podcasts's origin story, share some of their favorite memories, and recall some notable Problematic Women of the Week. Also, Genevieve Wood joins us as a very special Problematic Women of the Week. Check out the Elle Magazine article here that started it all! Read Kelsey Bolar's response piece in The Federali...
Post-Roe Myth, Elon Musk's Twitter Saga, and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
July 14, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBA woman serving in our military went on TikTok to vent her anger over Roe v. Wade being overturned. Some of the points she makes need to be addressed, and debunked. Plus, Elon Musk is calling off his big deal to buy Twitter - or is he? We break it down. And it’s the middle of summer, so we take a little time to discuss some of the big blockbusters of the season. Anyone else seen "Top Gun: Maverick" more than once? And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week! Enjoy the...
Nicole Neily on Fighting Against Big Education and for Free Speech
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBFree speech has been under attack for a long time on college campuses. Now more than ever, students and parents need tools to navigate the woke culture within education. “I think we see college administrators giving themselves huge powers because … they have these speech codes, where they ban 'hateful' speech, 'offensive' speech, and sure, that sounds fine, but let's think who's defining those terms,” Nicole Neily says. “It's not a constitutional scholar. It's some petty tyrant with a huge...
Celebrities Say Only Women Are Women. Is Transgender Movement Fading?
July 07, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBSinger Macy Gray and actress Bette Midler made headlines recently for saying only women are women. The two celebrities made their bold statements—bold for this day and age, at least—over the July 4th holiday weekend. “WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even of our name!" Midler, 76, wrote on Twitter. “They don’t call us ‘women’ anymore; they call us ‘birthing people’ or ‘menstruators’, and even ‘people with vaginas’! Don’t let them eras...
Kristan Hawkins on How Students Are Ready to Lead the Way on Life
June 30, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBKristan Hawkins has been preparing for a post-Roe America for 16 years. For her, the Supreme Court decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade was surreal. Hawkins leads the pro-life organization Students for Life, which seeks to educate young Americans on the issue of abortion. Waking up Saturday, Hawkins estimated "over 400 children ... would be spared" already that morning because the high court had overruled its 1973 decision legalizing abortion across the nation. She joins the “Problem...