She Thinks
482 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 141 ratingsShe Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Sign up for our emails here: https://www.iwf.org/connect/
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Hong Kong Democracy Activists Who Have $1M Bounties on Their Heads
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThree Hong Kong freedom fighters who have made it their life’s work to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party and for basic human rights in Hong Kong join the She Thinks podcast this week. Due to their work, all three have been accused of “inciting secession” and “collusion with foreign forces” and currently have $1M bounties on their heads. We discuss the state of Hong Kong, their work, and recent legislation that has struck a blow to the partial autonomy Hong Kong had been promised by Chi...
Chicks on the Right: How J.K. Rowling is Putting Feminists in Their Place
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, Amy Jo Clark and Miriam Weaver, also known as “Daisy” and “Mock,” hosts of Chicks on the Right, join us to talk about the fight to stand up for female-only spaces and how J.K. Rowling continues to be a strong advocate. We discuss the increased dangers women face as crime increases across the country and how men infiltrating women’s sports and prisons put women in harm’s way. Chicks on the Right is an American podcast, website, social media presence, an...
The Two Students Who Successfully Kept Males Out of America's Last Women-Only Catholic College
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBSaint Mary’s College students Macy Gunnell and Claire Bettag join She Thinks podcast this week to share how they successfully fought back against their all-female college’s attempt to admit males who identify as women. Due to their efforts, as well as the efforts of donors and alumnae, the school reversed its male-inclusive admissions policy, preserving Saint Mary’s as the last female-only Catholic college in the United States. Claire Bettag is a junior at Saint Mary's College from St. Cha...
Patrice Onwuka: Why Rent Control is a Failed Solution
March 05, 2024 22:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBPatrice Onwuka joins the podcast to talk about this month’s policy focus: Rent Control: A Failed Solution to Housing Unaffordability. We start by looking at the data to discover how much rent prices have increased and why. We then consider the history of rent control and discuss how well-meaning policies have led to decreased quantity and quality of rental units, and ultimately reward wealthy rental owners while discouraging disadvantaged groups. Patrice Onwuka is the director of the Center...
Will Witt: Can Taylor Swift Sway the 2024 Elections?
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWill Witt joins She Thinks podcast to help us answer a very important question: Can Taylor Swift sway the 2024 elections? We look at the youth vote—what issues they care about and how they lean politically—and what the ripple effect could be if Taylor Swift does endorse a specific candidate, not only for the presidential race but also for the other races down ballot. Will Witt is editor-in-chief of The Florida Standard and a former PragerU personality. As PragerU’s first in-house person...
Lydia Smith on the “Cult-Like” Mentality of Transgender Ideology in Education
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks podcast, mom and teacher Lydia Smith* joins to share her story about how she blew the whistle on New Mexico’s “cult-like” mentality surrounding transgender ideology in K-12 education after her son began identifying as a girl and demanding medicalization. From fellow educators in the state, to the medical professionals she dealt with while supporting her son’s mental health challenges, she’s sounding the alarm that there’s “no way to opt out” of institutio...
Liya Palagashvili: Are You About To Lose Your Side Job?
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBLiya Palagashvili joins this week’s She Thinks episode to help us assess the harms and threats to independent contracting through a new Department of Labor rule. As more and more Americans are choosing flexible and entrepreneurial jobs, how will reclassifying “independent contractors” as “employees” change the opportunities and benefits that many workers seek? Liya Palagashvili is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests ...
Brad Wilcox: Skip the Chocolates and Get Married
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOn today’s Valentine’s episode, Brad Wilcox, author of the new book "Get Married," joins She Thinks to discuss why he believes marriage is the solution to the decline in happiness. He says nothing predicts happiness in life better than a good marriage—not even a hefty bank account or a great career. We look at the data, the reasons why there are more single people than in decades past, and explore why walking down the aisle is the best way to save civilization. Brad Wilcox is the director o...
Matt Martens: Criminal Justice Reform Through the Lens of Faith
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Matt Martens joins She Thinks podcast as we consider criminal justice through the lens of faith, asking the question: how do we seek the best for both the criminally victimized and the criminally accused? We discuss the history of the American criminal justice system—its successes and its failures—and look at the best way to love our neighbor. Is justice love? Matt Martens is a trial lawyer and partner at an international law firm in Washington, DC. He graduated ...
Carrie Sheffield: Saving Money with Health Savings Accounts
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this pop-up episode of She Thinks, Carrie Sheffield joins to help us consider IWF's January policy focus: Becoming American with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). We discuss what HSAs are, why current unequal access to them limits our freedom, and how allowing universal and robust HSAs can improve your provider and treatment options as well as make sure we have the money we need to access necessary care. Carrie Sheffield is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington, D.C. She earned a m...
Sheri Lopez: Survivor of Grooming and Trafficking Shares Her Story
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 30.4 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, we highlight National Human Trafficking Prevention Month to bring awareness to this ongoing issue not only globally but in the United States as well. Sheri Lopez joins to give her first-hand account of being groomed and trafficked as a girl. She bravely shares her story in order to prevent as many children as possible from walking down the same path she did. Sheri Lopez is the founder of the nonprofit Pearl at the Mailbox and a survivor of human tra...
Coach Barbara Ehardt: Protesting the NCAA’s Policy That Allows Men To Compete Against Women
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBRepresentative Barbara Ehardt joins this week’s episode of She Thinks to talk about the “We Won’t Back Down” rally at the NCAA Convention, where current and former NCAA female athletes, coaches, and parents demanded equal athletic opportunity for women. Rep. Ehardt also speaks to legislation in the states designed to protect the integrity of women’s sports, the trends she’s seeing nationwide, and the landscape ahead on this issue. Barbara Dee Ehardt is a former 15-year career NCAA Division ...
The Bass Sisters: All Issues are Black American Issues
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Bass sisters join She Thinks podcast this week to discuss the black vote in 2024. We dissect part of Joe Biden’s campaign strategy, which is focused on keeping black Americans voting Democratic and whether or not his message is resonating. We also tap into their entrepreneurial spirit, learning the lessons that have helped them beat recessions, depressions, and global pandemics. Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams are founders and partners of Bass Public Affairs. They are sou...
Kevin Tinter: The Seven Principles To Build the Life You Love
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBKevin Tinter joins the first podcast episode of 2024 to help us examine the importance of discipline in our lives, including in our relationships and daily habits. We discuss how you can design a life that aligns with your dreams and values and leads to a lifestyle that brings freedom. Kevin Tinter is a husband, coach, entrepreneur, leadership advocate, podcaster, stay-at-home dad, learner, and co-founder, CFO, and VP of Bek and Kev LLC, a lifestyle brand he created with his wife Bekah. He...
Meaghan Mobbs: Policy Focus: Israel
December 29, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMeaghan Mobbs joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Israel. We discuss the history of Israel, the importance of this standalone democracy in the Middle East, the ongoing conflict, and the role the United States should play. Meaghan Mobbs is an experienced nongovernmental policy and political leader. She previously served as a presidential appointee to the United States Military Academy-West Point Board of Visitors and is a current gubernatorial appointee to the Vir...
Julie Gunlock: The Most and Least Festive States in the Country
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBJulie Gunlock, director of Independent Women’s Network, joins She Thinks podcast for our Christmas episode! We rank the most festive states in the country, rank our top Christmas movies and songs, and look at the traditions that we love to love and love to hate. Julie Gunlock directs Independent Women’s Network. She is also the Monday/Tuesday co-host of WMAL FM’s morning drive radio show O’Connor & Company, the leading talk radio station in the DC area. She is the author of the book Fro...
Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Her Agenda for 2024 and the Failure of Bidenomics
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSenator Cynthia Lummis joins She Thinks podcast this week to give us a preview of her 2024 agenda. We discuss the energy policies harming Americans, border issues, China, and Bidenomics. The senator also gives us a roadmap for thinking about the hurdles and challenges in the upcoming New Year. Cynthia Lummis was sworn into the United States Senate on January 3, 2021, becoming the first woman to serve as United States Senator from the great state of Wyoming. Born on a cattle ranch in Lara...
Andi Bottner: Why Women’s Orgs Haven’t Condemned Hamas’ Sexual Violence Against Women
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, Andi Bottner joins to help us examine the women’s groups who have remained silent on the sexual violence committed against girls and women on October 7th. We delve into why the #MeToo movement hasn’t shown up for and defended Israeli women, and we discuss why whitewashing the gravity of these crimes degrades and dehumanizes women and puts them in danger all across the globe. Political consultant Andi G. Bottner, founder of Bottner Strategies, LLC, i...
Heather Mac Donald: Can We Restore Law and Order in Our Cities?
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, we consider crime rates across the country and ask the important question: “can law and order be restored in our cities?” Heather Mac Donald joins us to break down the data, explain why violent criminals are released back onto the street so quickly, and what, if any, are the solutions to combat the unsafe conditions many people are living in. We also discuss her recent book that looks at the importance of evaluating people on merit instead of race. Hea...
Ellie Krasne-Cohen: Policy Focus: Remote Work
November 24, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBEllie Krasne-Cohen joins She Thinks podcast to talk about this month’s policy focus: Remote Work. We consider the COVID-19 pandemic which brought about many poorly conceived top-down government policies, but it also brought about at least one clear positive—remote work. We discuss the benefits as well as the drawbacks, and what state governments and the federal government can do to help remote workers and independent contractors. Ellie Krasne-Cohen is a visiting fellow at Independent Wo...
Stephen Einhorn: The Facts and Myths on Climate Change
November 17, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBStephen Einhorn, founder and partner of Capital Midwest, joins the podcast to discuss his book Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College. We cover the myths and realities of global warming, carbon dioxide, and rising sea levels. We also consider the government policies pushing a green agenda and whether or not EVs are the answer. -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thin...
Payton McNabb on Her Injuries Sustained After Competing Against a Biological Male
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBPayton McNabb joins She Thinks podcast this week to share her personal experience of competing against a biologically male athlete in high school and her desire to speak out to keep women’s sports female. We also talk about how her life forever changed following an injury during the game as she deals with significant long-term physical damage. Payton McNabb is an Independent Women’s Forum ambassador and marketing intern. -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the sp...
Brianna Howard: How Pennsylvania’s Energy Production Has Transformed the State
November 03, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBBrianna Howard joins She Thinks podcast to discuss the legacy of Edwin Drake, the first person to strike oil in America, and how his discovery has changed the lives of so many, especially in the state where it all happened—Pennsylvania. We also discuss how hard-working Americans in the energy industry are often denigrated by a media class that belittles their contributions and why it’s so important to fight state and federal policies and regulations that seek to destroy the ability to power ...
Meaghan Mobbs: Policy Focus: Crime Affects American Communities and Safety
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBMeaghan Mobbs joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month's policy focus: Crime Affects American Communities and Safety. We look at the data on crime and talk about why the surge in carjackings and murder rates cannot be ignored. We also consider how women, who feel particularly vulnerable, have grappled with the aftermath of the “defund the police” movement. And finally, we discuss what can be done to help build back safer, stronger communities. Meaghan Mobbs is an experienced nongov...
Liz Wheeler: The Attack on America’s Kids
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBLiz Wheeler joins She Thinks podcast to discuss her new book, Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America’s Kids. We dissect the ways the Left has infiltrated our cultural institutions and weaponized our government all in a deliberate attack on our children. She also outlines the ways we can save our children and our country. As she writes, “defeat is not an option.” Liz Wheeler is the host of the nationally renowned video podcast The Liz Wheeler Show, where s...
Shannon Bream on Her Career and Book, “The Women of the Bible Speak”
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBShannon Bream joins She Thinks podcast to help us cover a wide scope of issues. She shares her thoughts about the latest in Israel and what it means for the U.S. She gives insight into her day-to-day life as anchor of Fox News Sunday. And she tells us about her book, a New York Times bestseller—The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today. Shannon Bream is the anchor of Fox News Sunday, Fox News Channel’s chief legal correspondent, and host of Livin’ the ...
Kim Russell: “Burned at the Stake” for Supporting Women’s Sports
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, Kim Russell, the former head women’s lacrosse coach at Oberlin College, joins us to share her experience speaking in support of female-only athletics. She details the discipline and harassment she experienced from administrators and students, as well as how she was removed from her coaching role and “reassigned” to a new position. Kim Russell has been a coach for 27 years and joined Oberlin’s coaching staff in 2018. In her new role as an “Employee Wellne...
Dr. Keri D. Ingraham: Policy Focus: Education Savings Accounts
September 29, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDr. Keri D. Ingraham joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Education Savings Accounts. We look at how K-12 public education has operated largely as a monopoly and how the COVID-19 epidemic exposed the lack of quality education. In return, parents spoke up and legislative changes were instituted across the country. We also focus on how ESAs work, some of the hurdles, and what it means for your child. Dr. Keri D. Ingraham is a visiting fellow at Independent Women’s Fo...
Daniel Turner: How Going Green Helps Red China
September 22, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, Daniel Turner joins to discuss how the Biden administration’s green agenda is making America dependent on China. We focus on how the push to electrify our homes, vehicles, and many other areas of our lives is leading to China’s increasing dominance on the world stage. We also explore how China controls a large market share of the necessary minerals to build the renewable infrastructure while the Biden administration continues to restrict domestic oil pro...
Judy Pino on Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this week’s episode, Judy Pino joins She Thinks podcast to help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. We consider the nation’s largest minority population and their contributions to the U.S. economy. We also look at the latest polling, which shows a declining perception of Bidenomics among Hispanics and increased concerns about whether or not their children can achieve the American Dream. Judy Pino is the Spanish-language spokesperson for Independent Women’s Forum. She is an award-winni...
Franklin Lee: The Popularity of Van Life, Tiny Homes, and Minimalism
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBFranklin Lee joins She Thinks podcast this week as we consider the new ways young Americans are approaching their future—from living in tiny homes to giving up lucrative careers for a nomad life. We dissect what “van life” really is and what it means for the housing market as well as how this plays into the need for a college degree. Finally, we discuss the impacts on families both in marriage and on kids. Franklin Lee is the Senior Associate for the Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties...
Elisabeth Messenger: Where Do Your Union Dues Go?
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn honor of Labor Day, this week’s episode is all about unions. As unions take an increasingly prominent role in political and cultural debates, especially since COVID-19, we explore how much money unions make, why union dues keep increasing though union membership has dropped, and how exactly unions spend member dues. Specifically, we ask what percentage of worker dues and fees go to activities that benefit them versus union salaries and political activities. Elisabeth Messenger is the ...
Mandy Gunasekara: Policy Focus: Saving The American Family Farm
August 25, 2023 09:24 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMandy Gunasekara joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Saving The American Family Farm. We look at how activist-led farming policies are a recipe for famine and unrest. We also consider the “climate-smart ag” policies promoted by the Biden administration—everything from forced consolidation to consuming bugs—and how the push to slash emissions from the agriculture sector stands to cause more harm than good. Mandy Gunasekara is the director of the Center for Energy and ...
John McEntee: "The Right Stuff" and Dating as a Conservative
August 18, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this week’s episode, John McEntee joins to discuss dating as a conservative and how hard it can be to find someone who shares your values and beliefs. John is uniquely positioned to talk on this topic, as he’s the founder of “The Right Stuff,” a new dating app created for conservatives to connect in authentic and meaningful ways. We talk about the dating landscape and why it’s just so hard to find Mr. or Mrs. Right in today’s woke world. John McEntee served in the Trump administration a...
Bryan Clark: How Emerging Technologies Can Enable the U.S. Military
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this week’s episode, the Hudson Institute’s Bryan Clark joins She Thinks to discuss America’s #1 threat—the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—and how utilizing the latest technology is the best way to deter their imperialist plans. We look at how China has modernized their military, why emerging technologies including AI are key, and whether increasing our defense budget is necessary. Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the ...
Hannah Cox: Launching a Media Startup and What Young Voters Really Want
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBHannah Cox joins the podcast this week to discuss launching BASEDPolitics, her video-focused media startup company. We discuss how media outlets are appealing to and resonating with Generation Z and Millennials. We also consider the issues that young Americans care about most ahead of the 2024 election. Hannah Cox is a prominent libertarian writer, commentator, activist, and the co-founder of BASEDPolitics. She has an extensive resume that began with five years working in Nashville’s mus...
Inez Feltscher Stepman: Policy Focus: Taxing Universities
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBInez Stepman joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Taxing Universities. We look at the reasons why student debt is a burden on so many Americans and why a bailout is regressive and unfair. We also consider how universities have made so much money in the process. Taxing universities places the responsibility—and the bill—where it belongs. Inez Feltscher Stepman is a senior policy analyst at IWF and host of High Noon with Inez Stepman, a podcast that hosts conversations ...
Ellie Krasne: What the French Riots Mean for the U.S.
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBEllie Krasne joins this week’s episode as we consider the mass riots that have torn through France in recent weeks, which have led to over 600 arrests and nearly 250 police injured. We talk about why attributing this criminal behavior to a lack of resources, Islamophobia, and colonialism does not align with the facts. We also look at what these riots mean for the U.S. and other free societies. Ellie Krasne is the founder of Krasne Strategies, a consulting firm that works with conservati...
Reporter Philip Wegmann on Covering the White House
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWhite House Correspondent Philip Wegmann joins the podcast this week to share what it’s like to cover the president and his administration. We talk about Phil’s journey to get to this level in his career, the do’s and don’ts of a White House Press Briefing, and what it’s like when the President of the United States chides you on national TV. For those interested in a career in journalism, or if you just want to know what it’s like as a WH reporter behind the scenes, this episode is for you. ...
Michael Seifert: Boycotts and Shopping at Businesses That Align With Your Values
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMichael Seifert, CEO of the values-aligned marketplace called PublicSq, joins the podcast this week to talk about company boycotts and the importance of consumer alternatives. In light of the decisions by Target, Bud Light, and other companies who have gone woke, many are asking, “where do I shop?” This is where PublicSq enters the conversation. Michael and Beverly talk about the massive growth they’ve experienced, how the marketplace works, and what it tells us about doing business in Ameri...
Hadley Heath Manning: The Risks of Gender-Transition Treatments in Adolescents
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Vice President of Policy at IWF Hadley Heath Manning joins to discuss this month’s policy focus—The Risks of Gender-Transition Treatments in Adolescents. As the number of young people who identify as transgender have increased—nearly doubling between 2017 and 2022—I can’t think of a more timely topic. We discuss the gender-transition treatments children are encouraged to undergo, and how the risks and physical costs are often minimized or ignored, including irreversib...
Olympic Cyclist Inga Thompson: The Cost of Defending Women’s Sports
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOlympic cyclist Inga Thompson joins She Thinks podcast as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Title IX and Women's Sports Week. Inga shares her story of racing through the years, including in the Olympics, fighting breast cancer, and her most recent battle—defending women by attacking the policy that lets men compete against women in cycling—for which she had to resign from the Cynisca Cycling team and was removed from the upcoming film “Uphill Climb.” Inga Thompson is a 10-time national c...
Dean Hallberg on Father’s Day: It Takes a Village, but Not a Government-Sponsored One
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MBIn honor of Father’s Day, Dean Hallberg joins the podcast this week to talk about whether or not raising a family takes a village. We talk about his work in local politics and civic engagement and how both relate to creating strong families. We also look at the importance of getting involved in politics on the local level to help institutions thrive in your community—when there isn’t much financial payoff, is the time and effort worth it? Dean Hallberg spent years in public service in th...
Adam Thierer: Artificial Intelligence for Dummies
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, Adam Thierer joins to help us break down the complicated topic of AI. It’s a field that combines human intelligence, data, and computer science to problem solve, and it’s left us wondering, “can machines think or lie?” If you’ve been scratching your head trying to figure out this new field, this episode is for you. We look at what artificial intelligence actually is, the pros and cons, and what, if any, legislation needs to pass to prevent machines from ...
Anna Giaritelli: The End of Title 42 and the Future of the Border Battle
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 35.8 MBAnna Giaritelli joins the podcast this week to discuss the end of Title 42—the statute put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic that allowed border agents to quickly return migrants over the southern border—and what it means for us today. We discuss the latest border data, the reaction from governors and Members of Congress, and the policies that can protect our borders, offer opportunity, reward hard work and merit, and honor the rule of law. Anna Giaritelli joined the Washington Exami...
Meaghan Mobbs: Policy Focus: The Military Recruitment Crisis
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MBMeaghan Mobbs joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: The Military Recruitment Crisis. The U.S. military is facing its greatest recruiting challenge in almost half a century with the Army, Navy, and Air Force falling short of their recruiting goals by the thousands. We’ll look at the reasons why, which include a broader societal disconnect that encompasses a lack of patriotism, love of country, and a sense of shared values. Meaghan Mobbs, Ph.D., is an experienced nongovernme...
Samantha Kelley: Promoting True Femininity in Sports
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this week’s episode of She Thinks, we consider what it means to be an authentic female athlete. With the fight to protect women’s rights in sports, it has never been more important to look at how we can positively impact the culture of female athletics and preserve equal opportunity. Samantha Kelley joins to talk about the unique challenges that women face and what true femininity in sports looks like. Samantha Kelley is the Founder & President of FIERCE Athlete, Inc. and a former Di...
Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, on Censorship in Comedy
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this week’s episode, Seth Dillon, the CEO of Babylon Bee, joins us to talk about the importance of satire, and why the left is hellbent on destroying it. We discuss why mockery is not hate speech, what it’s like being censored for speaking the truth, and how the absurd has become reality. Finally, Seth shares with us some of his favorite Babylon Bee headlines. Seth Dillon is the CEO of The Babylon Bee, the world's most trusted, factually accurate news source. Taking on the tone of a t...
Ryan and Bethany Bomberger on the Push To Erase Women
May 05, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOn this week’s episode, we welcome husband and wife duo Ryan and Bethany Bomberger to discuss their new children’s book, “She is She,” which explores what it means to be female. We talk about what led them to write a children’s book and how it compares to the pro-transgender books being pushed on kids. They also share their thoughts on transgender social media star Dylan Mulvaney and the boycott of Bud Light and other brands who have partnered with him in brand campaigns. Bethany and Ryan B...
Patrice Onwuka: Policy Focus: Fighting Degree Inflation
April 28, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBPatrice Onwuka joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Degree Inflation, which requires more education than is necessary for workers to succeed in their jobs. We review the origins of the four-year degree push, consider how it has become a barrier to opportunity for many workers, and discuss the steps many employers are taking to eliminate the unintended consequences. Patrice Onwuka is the director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women’s Forum. Patrice...