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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Mom Nicole Solas Fights Against Her Local School Board And Gets Sued By The NEA
October 01, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBStay-at-home mom Nicole Solas joins the podcast to share her story of asking her local school board in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, about what her daughter would learn in kindergarten only to be hit with a $75k bill for the information requested and to be sued by the NEA. It’s quite a story, and I’m glad she’s here to share it with us. -- 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...
Rep. Yvette Herrell on What She Saw at an Afghan Refugee Camp
September 27, 2021 12:58 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this pop-up episode of She Thinks, Independent Women’s Forum visiting fellow Meaghan Mobbs speaks with Rep. Yvette Herrell, who represents New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, on visiting a military base in her district housing Afghan refugees. The pair also discuss the importance of vetting individuals entering the United States. -- 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 Thi...
Policy Focus: Debacle in Afghanistan
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBClaudia Rosett joins guest co-host Kelsey Bolar on the podcast to discuss this month's policy focus: Debacle in Afghanistan. They discuss President Biden's complete U.S. retreat this summer, and how Afghanistan became ground zero of the worst American foreign policy debacle in generations. -- 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 ...
Ambassador Ric Grenell Assesses President Biden’s Foreign Policy
September 17, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBFormer Acting Director of National Intelligence and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell joins the podcast to give his assessment of President Biden’s foreign policy. We discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the makeup of the new Taliban-controlled government, and what this all means for our friends and foes around the globe. -- 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 ...
Stephen Miller on Afghanistan and Open Borders
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBStephen Miller, former senior advisor and White House director of speechwriting to President Donald Trump, joins the podcast this week to discuss President Joe Biden’s continued attempt to deflect blame for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal on his predecessor, Donald Trump. Miller also addresses the Left’s continued push for open borders, and what his organization, America First Legal, is doing to fight back. Miller now heads America First Legal, which brings legal challenges to diff...
How to Defend Your Parental Rights in Public Education
September 03, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOn this week’s episode, we discuss the nationwide debate over the direction of public education. There has been a sea change due to lockdowns, mask mandates, and curricula like Critical Race Theory, and parents have flocked to school board meetings to express their concerns. Many want to do more but just don’t know how. Laura Zorc joins today to explain how she’s working to empower parents to take back their school districts. Laura Zorc is Director of Education Reform at FreedomWorks and ex...
Policy Focus: Putting Parents in Control of Their Children’s Education
August 27, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBGinny Gentles joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Putting Parents in Control of Their Children’s Education. We discuss why school districts abandoned their educational mission during the pandemic, how parents are engaging in local school board elections, and detail what some states are doing to expand educational options. Ginny Gentles is a long-time school choice advocate and former state and federal education policy leader. As founder of School Choice Solutions, LLC...
The Fall Of Afghanistan
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe fall of Afghanistan is the most humiliating debacle for the U.S. since the fall of Saigon in 1975. Amber Smith, former U.S. Army Helo pilot and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, joins Independent Women’s Forum for a discussion about the bigger picture, including what this means for the increasingly heated contest to shape the 21st-century world order. -- 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 ...
A U.S. Marine Corps Vet Weighs In: Should Women Be Drafted?
August 20, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBU.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jude Eden joins the podcast to discuss women and the draft. With a U.S. Senate committee approving legislation in July that would, if enacted, require women to be part of the draft, this topic is more important than ever. Jude Eden is an outspoken advocate of women’s combat exemption. Jude Eden is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and worked entry checkpoints frisking women for explosives on the outskirts of Fallujah. In 2019 Jude testified before the ...
Why You Should Join Independent Women’s Network
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJulie Gunlock joins the podcast this week to discuss the new nationwide network for women—Independent Women’s Network. This subscription-based, members-only platform is a community of strong, smart, and independent women who care deeply about our country and want the opportunity to freely discuss the most pressing issues facing our country. Julie Gunlock directs IWF’s Center for Progress and Innovation and is the author of the book From Cupcakes to Chemicals: How the Culture of Alarmism ...
Mercedes Schlapp on the Protests in Cuba and Being a Conservative Woman in Politics
August 06, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBMercedes Schlapp joins the podcast this week to discuss the Cuba protests, being a conservative woman in politics, Critical Race Theory, and being a mom to five daughters. Mercedes Schlapp is a prominent Latina national leader and a political media commentator. She is currently a Senior Fellow at the American Conservative Union Foundation and regularly hosts the online show America UnCanceled. She worked in the White House for two different presidential administrations in senior-level posit...
Policy Focus: Critical Race Theory
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBInez Stepman joins the podcast this week joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Critical Race Theory. We discuss the basic tenants of CRT, break down the confusion that surrounds it, and explain why this unpopular worldview has made its home in academia. Inez Feltscher Stepman is a senior policy analyst at IWF, with a decade of experience in education policy. She is a Lincoln Fellow with the Claremont Institute and a senior contributor to The Federalist. Her work has addit...
Former State Department Spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus on Biden's Foreign Policy
July 23, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBMorgan Ortagus, former Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, joins the podcast this week to dissect the Biden Administration's foreign policy. We discuss the recent protests in Cuba, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and whether or not inviting UN Human Rights Council “experts” to investigate racism in the U.S. sets a good example for the rest of the world. Morgan Ortagus is a seasoned business executive, distinguished public policy and communications professional, and an active...
Kenny Xu: Why We Should Strive for a Color-Blind Society
July 16, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBKenny Xu joins the podcast to talk about why a colorblind society is the society we should strive for. We examine the cons of affirmative action, the reasons for merit-based education, and why the attacks against Asian Americans must be confronted. Finally, we discuss his new book An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on Asian American Excellence and the Fight for Meritocracy. Kenny Xu is the president of the nonprofit organization Color Us United; the lead insider on Ivy League discrimin...
Betsy DeVos on the Future of the U.S. Education System
July 09, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBJoining the podcast this week is the Secretary of Education under the Trump Administration, Betsy DeVos. We discuss the future of America’s education system, including the evolution of school choice during COVID, the battle for and against Critical Race Theory, and the ongoing changes to Title IX. Betsy DeVos is a leader, an innovator, a disruptor, and a champion for freedom. She is the nation’s leading advocate for education freedom for students of all ages, having served as the 11th Secre...
Tucker Carlson: Big Tech, the NSA, and the State of Journalism
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBTucker Carlson, host of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight and Fox Nation’s Tucker Carlson Today, joins the podcast this week to talk about a wide variety of topics, including the censorship of Big Tech; the Biden Administration’s fight against what they think is the biggest threat to the U.S. today, white supremacy; his recent claim that the NSA is spying on him and trying to cancel his show; and his new book The Long Side: Thirty Years in American Journalism. Tucker Carlson is the host of F...
Dr. Nicole Saphier Examines the Politics of Panic
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this pop-up episode of She Thinks, IWF’s Julie Gunlock talks to radiologist, professor, author, and Fox News anchor Dr. Nicole Saphier about her new book Panic Attack: Playing Politics with Science in the Fight Against COVID-19. Dr. Saphier's book covers some of the most controversial topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic shutdown that followed, from face masks, hydroxychloroquine, and the inconsistent messaging on gatherings and protests to China's role and the origins...
Policy Focus: Public Policy Should Reward Work, Not Compete With It
June 25, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBCarrie Sheffield joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Public Policy Should Reward Work, Not Compete With It. We focus on the reasons why work is a vital component of fighting poverty and why policymakers should avoid using COVID-19 emergency tools to create permanent policies that are magnets for fraud and risk-triggering inflation. Carrie Sheffield is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington, D.C. She earned a master’s in public policy from Harvard University and has ma...
Improving the Administration of Justice with Rep. Darrell Issa
June 18, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBJoining us for this episode of She Thinks, guest-hosted by Jennifer Braceras, is Congressman Darrell Issa, representing the people of California's 50th District in the U.S. House. Look behind the sensational headlines about court-packing to learn about reforms that might actually improve the functioning of our federal judiciary. Congressman Issa is a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He has championed smart, limited government, advanced ...
A Proposal for Congress: Let People Be Their Own Boss
June 14, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBAmerican workers are ditching traditional 9-to-5 jobs for more flexible hours, schedules, and positions. The pandemic has only accelerated this shift, especially among women. People are choosing to work as independent contractors either part-time or full-time. However, independent contracting is at risk from Congress and the Biden administration. Mike Hruby, President of New Jobs for Massachusetts, Inc., has a proposal to protect independent contracting by creating a federally-recognized cla...
The State of Big Tech in Broadband and Censorship
June 11, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBOn this week’s episode, Katie McAuliffe joins to discuss broadband expansion efforts in the U.S., including how new 5G technologies offer more choices for personal use. We also delve into the implications of new tech regulations aimed at stopping tech censorship. Katie McAuliffe is Director of Federal Policy at Americans for Tax Reform and Executive Director of Digital Liberty. Her research and advocacy efforts focus on telecom and technology issues, such as net neutrality, privacy, comp...
How Biden’s American Families Plan Hurts Women and Children
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this week’s episode, Rachel Greszler joins to discuss what President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan and American Families Plan mean for women and children. We specifically focus on whether funneling hundreds of billions of dollars to things like childcare and paid family leave help or harm American families. Rachel is a Research Fellow in Economic, Budget and Entitlements in the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity at the Heritage Foundation, where she focuses on retirement an...
Clean Energy Innovation: What Conservatives are Doing Right
June 01, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn the effort to reduce global carbon emissions, can conservatives and liberals ever agree? Rich Powell, executive director for ClearPath, a non-profit working to accelerate conservative solutions to climate change, maps out an energy future that focuses on innovation, markets, and global solutions. He discusses where the Left gets it wrong, what conservatives are doing right, and where both sides can agree. -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s...
Policy Focus: Technology’s Potential Revealed in the Pandemic
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBSimone Barron joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Technology’s Potential Revealed in the Pandemic. We discuss how innovation changed the landscape of medicine, work, and education and what it means post pandemic. Simone Barron is a visiting fellow with the Independent Women’s Forum. She’s used her 30+ years of experience working in full-service restaurants to advocate for the industry and its workers. She is the co-founder of the Full Service Workers Alliance, represe...
Rep. Claudia Tenney on The Importance of Election Security
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBCongresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the podcast this week to talk about election security efforts with a focus on the newly-formed Election Integrity Caucus, which she co-chairs. Representative Tenney was first elected to serve in the U.S. House in 2016, after winning one of the most expensive races in the nation. She was elected for a second time in November 2020, in what was yet again among the most expensive and competitive congressional races in the country. She is an accomplished attorn...
Unemployment Bonuses: Hurting Business, Workers, and the Economy
May 17, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this pop-up episode of She Thinks podcast, IWF's President, Carrie Lukas, talks with the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member, Jillian Melchoir about one of the biggest problems facing businesses across the country. It's not the pandemic or lack of business; it's the challenge on finding workers to hire when government is paying them so much not to work. -- 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 ...
Kathy Barnette: Critical Race Theory and the American Dream
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBKathy Barnette is running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, and she joins the podcast this week to discuss her new book Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: Being Black and Conservative in America. We focus on the mission to saturate our institutions with Critical Race Theory and the push for equity over equality of opportunity. Kathy Barnette is running to become the first black Republican Woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. She is a veteran, an adjunct professor of co...
Rep. Jackie Walorski: The Way Forward for Child Care and Paid Leave
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBCongresswoman Jackie Walorski joins the podcast to discuss her new bill, The Working Families Childcare Access Act. The focus is on choice and flexibility as the main components of increasing access to child care and paid leave and provides an alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach that is often touted as the way forward. We discuss the details and why the Congresswoman thinks it’s the answer to improve our economy and benefit women and families. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski repres...
How To Reduce Carbon Emissions: Nuclear Energy
April 30, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBCharlotte Whelan joins the podcast to talk all things nuclear energy, the largest source of clean energy in the U.S. Yet even with the advancements of this safe and reliable method of reducing carbon emissions, efforts continue to reduce nuclear energy’s role with a big focus on pushing renewable energy sources. Charlotte explains what this means for energy production in America and what the new energy policies and commitments from the Biden administration signal for the future of nuclear en...
Kimberley Strassel: Domestic Policy and the State of the Press
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBKimberley Strassel joins the podcast to talk all things domestic policy, including the future of the country under Joe Biden’s Administration. We cover the infrastructure bill, the future of the filibuster, the state of the press, and, finally, whether progressive policies will hurt Democrats in the next election cycle. Kimberley Strassel is a member of the editorial board for The Wall Street Journal. She writes editorials, as well as the weekly Potomac Watch political column, from her base...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo On U.S. Foreign Policy and the State of Freedom Worldwide
April 16, 2021 13:30 - 23 minutes - 22 MBFormer Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins the podcast to give us insight into what it was like serving the country as secretary of state, including his tough stance on China and how the landmark breakthroughs in the Middle East happened. He also shares his perspective on freedom in the U.S. and around the world, addresses the concerns that our rights are being eroded, and grades the Biden administration on their foreign policy. Michael Pompeo was sworn in as Secretary of State on April 26...
Zainab Zeb Kahn On The Errors of Victim Mentality
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBZainab Zeb Kahn joins the podcast this week to discuss Muslim Women's Day. She explains why it’s important to not group Muslim women into one progressive category, but instead see them as a diverse group of women who’ve given much to society. She also discusses her fight against FGM (female genital mutilation) and shares the stories of the women she is helping. And finally, Zainab shares her own story and explains more about her work at the Muslim American Leadership Alliance. Zainab Ze...
Gender Apartheid in Iran: Iranian Women Speak Out
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBNazenin Ansari joins IWF Visiting Fellow Ellie Cohanim in this She Thinks Podcast pop-up for Women's History Month. They discuss the role of women in ancient Persian civilization and the landmark legal rights women attained during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi in 20th Century Iran, only to see women's status in society regress starting with the 1979 Islamic Revolution in the country. Today, under the Islamic Republic of Iran, women are facing gender apartheid. She Thinks is a podcast for ...
The PRO Act: Is It Really Pro Worker?
April 02, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBGabriella Hoffman joins the podcast this week to discuss The Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021, also known as the PRO Act. She examines whether this bill is as pro-worker as proponents say it is and how the bill could affect the flexibility and livelihoods of 59 million independent contractors. Gabriella Hoffman is a media strategist, conservative political columnist, and award-winning outdoor writer. Since 2016, she has consulted non-profits, political campaigns, start-ups, s...
New Data on the Gig Economy and Women in the Freelancing World
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBCongress is fast on its way to passing severe restrictions on independent workers in America. That would likely lead to the loss of contracts, employment income, and opportunities. Millions of people are freelancers or work for themselves as independent contractors. Just who would be affected and why do they choose this form of work? New research answers these questions and provides new insight into why women especially choose independent contracting. Liya Palagashvili, a Senior Research ...
Dr. Carol Swain on Wokeism, Feminism, and the Cancel Culture
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBDr. Carol Swain joins the podcast this week to celebrate Women’s History Month. She’ll share her own contribution to politics, especially in the areas of race and patriotism, as well as talk about her views on feminism and the challenges of running for political office as a female. Dr. Carol Swain is a former professor of political science at Princeton and Vanderbilt Universities and the author of the newly re-released book Be the People: A Call to Reclaim America's Faith and Promise. ...
Rep. Lisa McClain On Her First Term In Congress
March 19, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this week’s episode, Representative Lisa McClain joins to discuss what it’s like to be part of the record-breaking number of GOP women in Congress, how she’s handling being in the minority party during a very polarizing time, and finally the work she’s doing on behalf of our veterans. Congresswoman Lisa McClain is serving her first term representing Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. She is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and also serves on the House Education an...
Naomi Wolf on How COVID Lockdowns Are Leading To a Totalitarian State
March 12, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDr. Naomi Wolf joins the podcast this week to discuss whether or not the current COVID lockdowns are forever changing the face of the U.S. We’ll revisit her previous New York Times Bestseller The End of America because the warnings she outlined are becoming today’s reality. Dr. Naomi Wolf is an author, feminist leader, and a former democratic advisor. Her most recent books include the New York Times bestsellers Vagina, The End of America, and Give Me Liberty, in addition to the landmark...
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Her Story and Her Fight for Women’s Rights
March 05, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAyaan Hirsi Ali joins the She Thinks podcast this week for our International Women’s Day episode. We discuss the social, economic, and political achievements of women and the challenges that so many still face across the globe. She shares her own story of speaking up for women and the backlash she’s received, why she thinks Islamists and Wokests have more in common than you’d think, and whether or not concerns for women’s safety are impacted by our changing culture. Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a...
Policy Focus: Avoiding Paid Leave Pitfalls
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBCarrie Lukas joins the podcast to talk about this month’s policy focus—Avoiding Paid Leave Pitfalls. We discuss why making the emergency COVID paid leave benefits permanent will undermine existing paid leave benefits, raise taxes, and reduce wages for poor workers, as well as limit women’s employment opportunities. Carrie Lukas is the president of the Independent Women’s Forum. She is the co-author of Liberty Is No War on Women, and the author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Wome...
Why American Values are Unifying for All Americans
February 19, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBAngela Sailor joins the podcast to help us take on the woke left by discussing why American values are unifying for ALL Americans regardless of background, gender, or race. We’ll discuss the principle of a free society and why efforts to downplay America’s greatness are harmful to the commendable goal of equality and opportunity for all. Angela Sailor serves as Vice President of the Feulner Institute at The Heritage Foundation. She is an executive with 20 plus years of experience deliver...
Bob Woodson on Black Lives Matter, 1776 v. 1619, and Solutions to Violence
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn honor of Black History Month, Mr. Robert L. Woodson Sr. joins the She Thinks podcast to discuss the Civil Rights Movement and how it contrasts with today's social justice movement, why he launched 1776 Unites, and community-led solutions to violence in poor communities, including Voices of Black Mothers United Network. Mr. Woodson is the founder and president of the Woodson Center, an organization committed to helping residents of low-income neighborhoods address the problems of their ...
Are the Rights of the American Worker Being Diminished?
February 12, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBDirector of Economic Opportunity for the Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Erica Jedynak joins the podcast to talk about the American worker. With a new presidential administration and many states’ legislatures in session, we focus on the future of independent contracting, worker freedom, and whether new regulations will make it harder for all of us to pursue and find a choice in our work. As a social entrepreneur, Erica leads a national strategy to remove barriers in government, busine...
Actress Caroline Sunshine on Her Journey From Hollywood To the White House
February 05, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this week’s episode, former Disney Channel actress turned White House Press assistant Caroline Sunshine joins to talk about how she went from Hollywood to the White House, and how to cancel culture came for her. Caroline Sunshine is technically the first actor to serve in the West Wing of the White House since former President Ronald Reagan. At the time of her hiring, at 22 years old, she was one of the youngest professional staff members in President Trump’s West Wing. After finding te...
Policy Focus: Student Loan Forgiveness is Costly, Unfair, and Regressive
January 29, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBInez Stepman joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus-- student loan forgiveness. As the cries for “free college” have gotten louder, and with a President who is pushing for a student loan relief plan, the question is -- does this really help students, especially those that need financial assistance the most? Inez explains why loan forgiveness is costly, unfair, and regressive. Inez Stepman is a senior policy analyst at Independent Women’s Forum. She has worked in educati...
Why School Choice Week is More Important Than Ever This Year
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBJulie Gunlock joins Inez Stepman in a pop-up episode to discuss her frustrating experiences with the public school system, making the big choice to begin homeschooling her son, and how exercising education freedom has made a difference in her family's lives. 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...
Emily Jashinsky on Today’s Media Landscape and Where Do We Go From Here?
January 22, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBEmily Jashinsky joins this week’s podcast to talk about the red and blue divide in America. With polarization at an all-time high, we discuss the media’s role as well as what we can expect in a Joe Biden presidency. Is he really here to unify? Emily Jashinsky is a culture editor at The Federalist. She previously covered politics as a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner. Prior to joining the Examiner, Emily was the spokeswoman for Young America’s Foundation. She’s interviewed ...
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik on the “Year of Republican Women” and Cancel Culture
January 15, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCongresswoman Elise Stefanik joins the podcast this week to talk about the record number of Republican women who have been elected to Congress. She gives us insight into why more conservative women are running than ever and also shares her own experience as a strong conservative woman, including the recent controversy of her alma mater, Harvard University, dropping her from an advisory committee. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik proudly represents New York's 21st District in the House of Repre...
Heather Nauert on Her DC Career, the Media Landscape, and Productive Dialogue
January 08, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBHeather Nauert, journalist and former State Department spokeswoman, joins the podcast this week. She shares what she learned from her service in DC, the challenges women face in taking on high-profile, public roles while balancing a family, and the role of women in advancing constructive dialogue with the goal of solving our nation’s greatest challenges. Heather is an accomplished leader in business, communications, and in the political arena. Having worked successfully in high-stress si...
IWF’s Year in Review: 2020 Wins and 2021 Forecasts
December 31, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOn this week’s episode, we dive into our policy year in review. And what a year it has been. With 2020 being anything but predictable, Hadley Manning joins us to discuss what policy wins IWF had over the past 12 months and what can look forward to in 2021. Hadley Heath Manning is the director of policy at Independent Women’s Forum. She frequently comments on health care, entitlements, economic policy, and manages IWF’s policy projects and publications. She is the 2017 Tony Blankley Cha...