She Thinks
494 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 145 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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Madisan DeBos: Fighting for the Future of Women's Sports
August 05, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBMadisan DeBos joins the podcast this week to share her story. She has bravely spoken out against the unfairness she has experienced as she’s been forced to compete against men in female college sports. She has said that women racers can’t compete against trans athletes, but they don’t have a choice. Madisan DeBos is a cross-country and track athlete at Southern Utah State University whose relay team during the 2020 season lost to a team that included a transgender athlete. DeBos has been ru...
Policy Focus: Parents—Not Government—Should Control Child Care
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBCarrie Lukas joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Parents—Not Government—Should Control Child Care. We address the very real need parents face—finding affordable child care—and we explore the ways policymakers can reduce government burdens that make it expensive. It is possible to create an environment that includes diverse, accessible, and affordable child care. Carrie L. Lukas is the president of Independent Women’s Forum, vice president of Independent Women’s Voice, an...
Adam Brandon on Whether the American Dream Is Still Achievable
July 22, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this week’s episode, we explore the idea of the American Dream. Is it still possible? Will your children and grandchildren have the same opportunities as you? Well, Adam Brandon, president of FreedomWorks and co-author of the new book America in Perspective, joins us to say, without hesitation, that America’s best days are ahead. He lays out the challenges we face and why our system of government which allows us to self-correct and self-heal is uniquely able to pave the way forward for th...
Cesar Ybarra: Midterms and the Hispanic Vote
July 15, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBCesar Ybarra joins the podcast this week to help us consider the upcoming midterms and specifically what is motivating Hispanics to get out and vote. We cover the economic and cultural issues that matter most to America’s largest minority group and how both Republicans and Democrats are prioritizing the voter base. Is it still about the economy? Cesar Ybarra is the vice president of policy at FreedomWorks. He is responsible for managing legislative affairs, as well as the organization's pol...
David Osborne: The Case for and Against Unions
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBOn this week’s podcast, David Osborne joins to help us do a deep dive into unions. We discuss the differences between public and private unions as well as fiscal and cultural impacts. We also bring to light some of the dirty tricks that unions play and how we as parents, employees, and citizens can fight back. David R. Osborne is CEO of Americans for Fair Treatment, a community of current and former public-sector employees offering resources and support to exercise their First Amendment ri...
Dr. Louann Brizendine: How the Female Brain Improves with Age
July 01, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this week’s podcast, we have good news for women: you improve with age. Dr. Louann Brizendine’s new book The Upgrade details how the female brain improves in the time of life typically known as menopause. We delve into how hormonal changes can actually help our productivity and why you can look forward to your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. That’s right, ladies: your best days are ahead. Dr. Louann Brizendine is a neuropsychiatrist and author of the new book The Upgrade: How the Female...
Policy Focus: Protecting Lending Services for Unbanked, Low-Income Americans
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBCarrie Sheffield, senior policy analyst at Independent Women’s Forum, joins She Thinks to discuss how the Left is forcing those with lower incomes toward riskier and more expensive alternative banking options that could push them over the financial edge. -- 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 Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring yo...
Erika Bachiochi on the Future of Feminism
June 17, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOn this week’s episode, Erika Bachiochi joins the podcast to help us take a deep dive look at feminism and consider whether the moral vision that undergirded the movement years ago is the same one that drives today’s modern feminism. We also discuss the development of feminist thought over the years and how a proper view of women’s rights includes a concrete responsibility to others. Erika Bachiochi is a fellow with the Ethics and Public Policy Center and is a legal scholar specializing in...
Kash Patel on His New Book, The Plot Against the King
June 10, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBKash Patel joins the podcast to discuss his new children’s book The Plot Against the King in which he uses characters such as “King Donald” and “Hillary Queenton” to tell the story behind the Steele Dossier and the Russian collusion narrative. We also discuss his experience as lead investigator into Russiagate as well as his current work in defending conservatives against Big Tech censorship. Patriot and freedom fighter, Kash Patel is the Founder of the Kash Patel Legal Offense Trust, an...
Angela Morabito on What to Expect from the Biden Administration on Title IX and More
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBAngela Morabito joins the podcast this week to talk Title IX, educational equity, and charter schools. We discuss the Biden administration’s upcoming release of its regulatory proposal on Title IX and what this will mean for due process rights for college students. We also consider how Title IX applies to the transgender issue in women’s sports, which is especially timely as NCAA competitive swimmer Lia Thomas speaks out. We cover the Chicago school district instituting race-based grading as...
Ginny Gentles on May's Policy Focus: Learning Loss
May 27, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBGinny Gentles joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Learning Loss. We explore how the lowest-risk demographic — children — have struggled throughout the pandemic because of school closures and remote learning. We discuss the learning loss data, and how this has impacted not only children’s mental health but also their ability to thrive in college and the workforce. Virginia (Ginny) Gentles is the director of the Education Freedom Center at Independent Women’s Forum and ...
Emily Domenech: #TheHonorProject — Remembering our Fallen on Memorial Day
May 20, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOn this week’s special episode, we pause to honor those who served this country and paid the ultimate sacrifice in doing so. Emily Domenech, the co-founder of #TheHonorProject, joins to share about the efforts she and thousands of volunteers take on each year for Memorial Day to remember our fallen. She also explains how you can become a volunteer. Emily Domenech is the co-founder of the Honor Project, a Travis Manon Foundation service project to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day...
Brad Wilcox: The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Trends in America
May 13, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this week’s podcast, Brad Wilcox joins to help us understand how COVID-19 has impacted the family. We discuss the current marriage rate and fertility trends and address some of the potential long-term effects of a two-year pandemic. Brad Wilcox is the director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, senior fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise In...
Danielle Butcher: The Private Sector’s Role In Protecting the Environment
May 06, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOn this week’s podcast, we focus on the private sector’s role in protecting our environment. It’s an important topic as young people are more concerned about the health of the environment than ever before, yet wrongly think that socialism is the answer. We talk about why government solutions are not the most effective solutions, and we highlight examples of how the private sector has innovated in clean ways—Elon Musk a prime example. Danielle Butcher is a nonprofit executive who aids organi...
Policy Focus: The Future Of Environmentalism: True Conservation
April 29, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBGabriella Hoffman joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: The Future Of Environmentalism: True Conservation. We talk about how the U.S. is a global leader in environmental stewardship and why conservation-driven solutions and not preservation environmentalism is the way forward. Gabriella Hoffman is a visiting fellow at Independent Women’s Forum. She is a freelance media consultant, columnist, podcaster, and award-winning outdoor writer. Her columns and commentary have been ...
Riley Gaines: Why Competing Against Lia Thomas Isn’t Fair to Female Swimmers
April 22, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBRiley Gaines joins the podcast this week to talk about her experience competing against Lia Thomas, the male currently allowed to compete in the NCAA Women’s Swimming competitions. Riley shares her story and explains how much work it’s taken to get to this level of competitive swimming, how she and other women have handled competing against a man, and what it’s been like for her to speak out. Riley Gaines is a senior on the University of Kentucky's swim team. She tied for 5th place in the ...
Mary Katharine Ham: How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Affected Kids
April 15, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMary Katharine joins the podcast to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected kids. We cover the mask debate, including how many countries in Europe have chosen NOT to mask their kids. We also discuss the strange trend of asking children to do the heavy lifting of protecting adults — should kids be forced to be resilient? Last, Mary Katharine shares her insight on balancing a career, husband, three kids, and a dog. Can women really have it all? Mary Katharine Ham is a nationally promi...
Roslyn Layton: Is Netflix Getting a Free Ride on Broadband Networks?
April 08, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBRoslyn Layton joins the podcast this week to talk about broadband networks and whether or not Netflix and other streaming video services are getting a free ride. We review a recent South Korean Court Case that could change the way broadband networks operate globally, analyze President Biden’s broadband plan, and discuss the free-market approach to ensure network investment. Roslyn Layton is a leading international expert on technology policy. She is Senior Vice President of Strand Consult, ...
Rafael Mangual on the Crime Crisis in America
April 01, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week on She Thinks, Rafael Mangual joins to discuss the crime crisis in America. As violent crime continues to be a major concern for Americans, we delve into the data. We cover where crime has hit new highs, the policies that have helped and the policies that have hurt, and what we can expect as elected officials are now focused more on supporting police versus defunding them. In other words, are we headed in a better direction? Rafael Mangual is a senior fellow and head of research f...
Policy Focus: Equal Pay Every Day
March 25, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBHadley Heath Manning joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: “Equal Pay Every Day” — about the faux holiday that left-leaning feminist activists celebrate each year. We discuss why the wage-gap argument overlooks so many factors, including the various personal and professional choices women make. In other words, we explore why the wage gap is not a metric of "equal pay for equal work." Hadley Heath Manning is director of policy at Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Wo...
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Previews Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS Hearings
March 20, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBSenator Marsha Blackburn joins the podcast to preview next week’s SCOTUS hearings on Ketanji Brown Jackson. We discuss the interesting timing of Biden’s nomination, Judge Brown Jackson’s judicial philosophy, and what we can expect the overall tone of the hearings to be. In 2018, the people of Tennessee elected Marsha Blackburn as the first woman to represent the Volunteer State in the United States Senate. She is a member of the Armed Services Committee, the Commerce, Science & Transportati...
Bethany Mandel on the Children’s Book Series Heroes of Liberty
March 11, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Bethany Mandel joins to discuss her new children’s book series called Heroes of Liberty. The books focus on American values in an entertaining and engaging way, bringing magic and joy back to your child’s bedtime. So, if you are a parent or grandparent or an aunt or uncle and are concerned about the woke children’s literature lining the shelves of your local bookstore, the classroom, and pages of Amazon, then this podcast episode is for you. Bethany Mandel is a contr...
Bethany Mandel on the Children’s Book Series "Heroes of Liberty"
March 11, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Bethany Mandel joins to discuss her new children’s book series called Heroes of Liberty. The books focus on American values in an entertaining and engaging way, bringing magic and joy back to your child’s bedtime. So, if you are a parent or grandparent or an aunt or uncle and are concerned about the woke children’s literature lining the shelves of your local bookstore, the classroom, and pages of Amazon, then this podcast episode is for you. Bethany Mandel is a contr...
RNC Chairman Ronna McDaniel on the Rise of Republican Women
March 04, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBThe Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel joins the podcast to talk about recruiting women to the Republican party at all levels of elected office. We discuss why so many women are throwing their hats into the political ring and discuss what it’s been like to run the RNC as a woman. I’ll also ask her how she juggles being a girl boss and working mom. Is there such a thing as having it all? Ronna McDaniel is the Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Under ...
Policy Focus: Russia's War and America's Follies
February 25, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 33.6 MBClaudia Rosett joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Russia’s War and America’s Follies. We dissect the immediate crisis in Ukraine, the history of Russia and how we got here, the man behind it all — Vladimir Putin — and what the U.S. should do. Claudia Rosett is a foreign policy fellow with the Independent Women’s Forum, and an award-winning journalist who has reported over the past 37 years from Asia, the former Soviet Union, Latin America, and the Middle East. She is wi...
Tom Bevan: Can We Trust Polling?
February 18, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBTom Bevan of RealClearPolitics joins the podcast to discuss the science of polling and how to determine if a poll is legitimate, especially as we head into mid-terms. We also delve into the future of legacy media — what it means as network ratings bottom out at the same time that podcast listenership is increasing. Tom Bevan is the co-founder and Executive Editor of RealClearPolitics. Over the last two decades under Tom’s editorial leadership, RCP has grown into one of the most widely read ...
John Ondrasik: His Fight for Afghanistan and Against Censorship
February 11, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBJohn Ondrasik of Five for Fighting joins the podcast to discuss his new web docuseries titled "Meet The Heroes." We discuss the censorship he’s experienced for being outspoken on the Afghanistan withdrawal and what the effort to silence people means for society. Finally, we consider why more musicians, entertainers, and artists aren’t speaking out about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. John Ondrasik is a songwriter, producer, and performer better known as Five for Fighting....
Rep. Bryan Steil on American’s Top Concern: Inflation
February 04, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 26.7 MBRepresentative Bryan Steil from the great state of Wisconsin joins the podcast to discuss the number one concern Americans have — inflation. We cover the policies responsible and what can be done about the increase in prices now out-pacing wages. We also consider whether relief is on the way or if high costs are here to stay. First elected in 2018, Congressman Bryan Steil represents Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a member of the House Fi...
Rep. John Moolenaar on Expanding School Choice
January 31, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 28 MBCongressman John Moolenaar joins She Thinks to talk about the benefits of educational freedom and the intersection of parental rights and school choice. He also addresses the opportunities and challenges state and district leaders are facing as they spend the $190 billion in emergency education funding provided by the federal government. The congressman recently introduced a House resolution recognizing National School Choice Week, an annual celebration of opportunity in education. Represen...
Policy Focus: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): A Primer
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBCharlotte Whelan joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: ESG. ESG is a set of criteria that measures a business’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. We discuss the different forms ESG principles can take — some are commendable and some are misguided — and what is the best way for consumers to respond. Charlotte works at IWF as a policy analyst focusing on energy and climate policy. Her work has been published in a variety of outlets including The...
Hannah Downey: The Free Market Solution to Environmentalism
January 21, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 36.2 MBHannah Downey joins the podcast this week to help us focus on the environment as it relates to land, water, and wildlife, and the role of the free market to provide solutions to conservation. We’ll get into the importance of land management to prevent wildfires, the value of public versus private ownership of land, and highlight some out-of-the-box solutions that have worked to maintain the proper balance of wildlife in the U.S. Hannah Downey is the policy director at The Property and Envi...
Prof. Henry Nau on the 20th Century Lessons of Communism and Socialism
January 14, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 32.9 MBDr. Henry Nau joins to help us explore the lessons learned during the 20th century and apply them to today. In America, we’re struggling for the soul of the country — a battle between those who want to keep America as it was founded — an America where capitalism and the American Dream reign supreme — and those who are pushing America to follow in the footsteps of communism and socialism. We explore this trend and what the ultimate cost will be to Americans if the 21st century turns a blind e...
John Lohn: Is Allowing Athletes Born Male to Compete in Women's Sports Akin to Doping?
January 10, 2022 20:30 - 24 minutes - 39.7 MBShould the NCAA allow athletes who were born male to compete in women's sports? John Lohn, editor of Swimming World, talks with Jennifer Braceras about competition, science, and the transgender athlete. -- 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 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 poli...
Big Talk on Big Tech: Is Regulation the Answer?
January 07, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 41.7 MBOn this week’s episode, we talk Big Tech and whether or not government regulation is the answer. This is becoming an increasingly important topic as the desire to gain information — that’s unbiased and unfiltered — is difficult and confusing. We struggle with knowing who and what to believe and where to turn for the truth. The result has been a declining faith in institutions. So where do conservatives turn, especially when we are often the first to be censored? Bret Jacobson joins to help s...
December Policy Focus: Understanding Inflation
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 28 MBPatrice Onwuka joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Understanding Inflation. We'll answer the top questions Americans are asking as they face higher prices at the gas pump and grocery stores, including: What causes inflation? Why are we facing higher prices today? And what can be done to slow the trend? Patrice Onwuka is a political commentator and director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum. Patrice is also a senior fellow with The P...
Corey DeAngelis on School Choice Wins in 2021 and the Battle Ahead
December 24, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 31.3 MBOn this week’s episode, Corey DeAngelis joins to discuss school choice in 2021. It’s been a year with tremendous gains for those who want educational opportunity for their children. We cover the data, the wins, and the hurdles ahead. Corey DeAngelis is the national director of research at the American Federation for Children, the executive director at Educational Freedom Institute, an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, and a senior fellow at Reason Foundation. He was named on the For...
Rep. Kat Cammack on Biden’s Border Crisis and (Re)Funding the Police
December 17, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBCongresswoman Kat Cammack joins this week’s episode to talk about the increasing crisis at our southern border, what the “defund the police” movement has meant to communities across the country, and, finally, what it looks like to stand up for law enforcement in today’s climate. Congresswoman Kat Cammack proudly serves Florida’s 3rd Congressional District as the youngest Republican woman in the 117th Congress. She is a third-generation sandblaster who grew up on a cattle ranch and understan...
One Feminist’s Perspective on How the Transgender Agenda Harms Women & Girls
December 10, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 45.3 MBKara Danksy joins the podcast this week to share why she is furious with her party, the Democrat party, for pushing gender identity or what she refers to as “gender insanity.” She argues that redefining the words “sex” and “gender” victimizes women and children. In our conversation, we discuss things that often aren’t allowed to be said in mainstream media. We cover how gender identity has seeped into our laws and the resulting implications, how parental rights are being ignored, and what it...
Rep. Kevin Hern on His Journey from Farm to Congress
December 03, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 34.6 MBRepresentative Kevin Hern of the great state of Oklahoma joins the podcast this week to discuss his journey to Congress. Turns out, it is possible to go from hog farmer to congressman. We cover the issues small businesses are facing today, including the struggle to fill jobs, and what the short- and long-term impacts of the Build Back Better Act are on the economy. U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern is a Republican representing Oklahoma's 1st District. He was born on an Air Force Base and gained an early...
Policy Focus: The Public Option For Health Coverage
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 4.58 MBHadley Heath Manning joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: The Public Option for Health Coverage. We focus on what a public option would mean, how the idea continues to pop up in bills at both the federal and state levels, and why competition is a good thing when it comes to health coverage. Hadley Heath Manning is director of policy at Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice, and is a Senior Blankley Fellow at the Steamboat Institute. Hadley has testified ...
David Clement on Living Life and Taking Risks
November 22, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 6.49 MBOn this pop-up episode of She Thinks, IWF’s Director for the Center of Policy & Innovation interviews David Clement of the Consumer Choice Center on people’s misunderstanding of risk. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way many Americans look at risk, but the concept can be also be applied to other areas of life like food regulations and vaping regulations. -- 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...
Lt. Gov Mark Robinson on CRT, ‘woke’ ideology, and being a black Republican
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 30 MBNorth Carolina’s Lt. Governor Mark Robinson joins the podcast this week to discuss critical race theory, combating ‘woke’ ideology in schools, and the Left’s belief that black Americans who are Republicans are “white supremacists.” Mark Robinson is a native of Greensboro, NC, and a proud Army veteran who is serving as the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina. He is the first black American to hold the office and ran on the message of common-sense conservatism: protecting the life of ...
Sam Janney (aka The FOO) on Learning Loss, Curriculum & Parental Rights in Education
November 12, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Sam Janney joins the podcast to help us delve into the issue causing many Americans, and specifically women, to change their voting habits — the issue of K-12 education. We discuss the learning loss kids have experienced over the last year, what kids are actually being taught, and the role of parents in their child’s education. If you follow Sam Janney on Twitter, you likely know her as The Foo, the Twitchy.com editor, #FOOBar podcaster, and an all-around problem...
A Look Ahead: 2022 Election Contests and Issues
November 05, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBBecause it’s never too early to talk about the next election cycle, we talk 2022 midterms on this week’s episode. We discuss the lessons learned from the 2021 results and what we can expect a year from now—we review the biggest contests, redistricting fallout, and the leading issues on voters’ minds. Cassie Smedile is Executive Director of America Rising PAC. She joined the team after serving concurrent roles as the Deputy Communications Director and National Press Secretary at the Repu...
Policy Focus: Stopping the Epidemic of Violence in American Cities
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBPatrice Onwuka joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Stopping the Epidemic of Violence in American Cities. We discuss the reasons why several U.S. cities watched murders spike by over 30 percent as well as outline the steps we can take to curb the nationwide violence. Patrice is a political commentator and director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women’s Forum. Patrice is also a senior fellow with The Philanthropy Roundtable and a Tony Blankley Fello...
Jeanette Duffy on Dressing Women for Success
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this pop-up episode of She Thinks, Patrice Onwuka, director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at IWF, speaks with Jeanette Duffy, Chief Program Officer at Dress for Success Worldwide. They discuss labor market trends, including women transitioning back into the workforce, upskilling American workers, and how this global nonprofit is empowering women for economic success in their professional endeavors — starting with their wardrobes. They also discuss a new initiative with Uber for g...
Elisha Krauss on Defying Mask Mandates and Why She’s Not Giving up on California
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this week's episode of She Thinks, Kelsey Bolar chats with Elisha Krauss on why she's not leaving California, her experiences defying mask mandates, and encouraging young girls and women to stand up for what they believe. Elisha Krauss is a conservative host and commentator who homeschools her girls in LA with her husband Eric. Currently, she hosts the weekly Washington Examiner Newsmaker Series, featuring politicians, activists, business owners, and celebrities about the news of the da...
Women's Sports, Parenting Without Cell Phones, and Standing Up to the Mobs
October 15, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBToday we’re joined by Cynthia Monteleone, a world champion track athlete who, in 2018, competed against a transgender athlete from Colombia. A year and a half later, her high school daughter also found herself competing against a biological male in high school track. We discuss what it's been like since Independent Women's Forum shared her story, how she prepared her family to face the public on such a controversial issue, and where she sees the future of the fairness in women's sports debat...
A Clinical Social Worker's Warnings About Institutionalized Daycare for Young Kids
October 08, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this week’s episode of SheThinks, we chat with Dr. Erica Komisar about the science behind early childhood development and why institutionalized daycare and preschool are not often the best options for young children — or their parents. Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author. With 30 years of experience in private practice, she works to alleviate pain from individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, eating, and other compulsive disorders. She is t...
Education Entrepreneur Erika Donalds on Putting Kids First
October 04, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this special pop-up episode of She Thinks, we discuss the need for expanding school choice options and empowering parents to take control of their children’s education. Parents across the country are seeking a choice in how and where their children learn. States like Florida have created numerous school choice programs that allow education funding to follow students. Erika Donalds joins She Thinks to discuss why parents deserve more leverage when it comes to their children’s education, an...