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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Zilvinas Silenas on what it was like to live in socialist USSR
August 23, 2019 12:42 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBOn this episode of the “She Thinks” podcast, Zilvinas Silenas refutes the claim that socialism makes life better by sharing his personal experience of growing up in the USSR. He discusses the massive income inequality that existed in the Soviet Union, what it’s like to wait in long lines, and why a free market system best addresses the needs of those living paycheck to paycheck. Z is the new President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). He served from 2011-2019 as the President of...
Maine votes to retain the Electoral College
August 19, 2019 12:24 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe Maine state legislature recently defeated a bill that would have changed the way that state allocates it electoral votes in presidential elections. Under the bill, Maine's four electors would have been required to cast their ballots for the winner of the nationwide popular vote for president, even if Maine voters supported somebody else. In this episode of SheThinks, IWF Senior Fellow Jennifer Braceras talks with two Maine legislators who helped defeat the measure. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Ajit Pai talks FCC policies that make your life better
August 16, 2019 11:12 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBFCC Chairman Ajit Pai joins the “She Thinks” podcast this week to dscuss the future of the Internet and bringing the benefits of the Internet age to all Americans. We talk about rolling back net neutrality, the introduction of 5G technology, and how the FCC is spearheading initiatives to expand broadband Internet access in rural America. He also shares his personal approach to social media usage and his best practices for handling unwanted robocalls. Ajit Pai is the 34th Chairman of the FCC--...
Sam Sorbo on why school choice is an option for every parent
August 09, 2019 12:15 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBSam Sorbo, author of They’re Your Kids, joins the “She Thinks” podcast this week to talk about school choice and her family’s experience homeschooling three children. As the majority of kids head back to school, it’s an important time to champion what we at IWF believe about school choice: educational freedom isn’t suited only for a subset of children, but for all children in all zip codes. The reality is that while 85% of parents send their children to a public school, only 1/3 would choose ...
Opening the Courthouse Doors to Property Owners
August 05, 2019 12:32 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBJennifer Braceras talks with Christina Martin, counsel in Knick v. Township of Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rep Mary Franson on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
August 02, 2019 12:24 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBRep. Mary Franson joins the podcast this week to discuss a tough and often ignored issue -- female genital mutilation or FGM. Rep. Franson is a state representative from Minnesota who recently introduced legislation to hold both doctors and parents accountable for the practice. In our conversation, she offers insight and explains what steps can be taken to protect the girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to expand access to paid leave without increasing taxes
July 26, 2019 12:29 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBKristin Shapiro joins “She Thinks” this week to talk about an issue that has not only gained traction in the states, but we’re also watching it play out on the federal level -- Paid Parental Leave. With so many Democratic candidates talking about it, it’s important to know the pros and cons of government-proposed paid leave policieslike the Family Act, The CRADLE Act, and the New Parents Act.Kristin Shapiro is a lawyer and senior fellow with Independent Women's Forum. She has litigated numero...
Navigating Liberal Hollywood: Kristy Swanson on thinking independently as a Hollywood Conservative
July 22, 2019 12:09 - 31 minutes - 29 MBTammy Bruce, president of IWF's sister organization Independent Women's Voice, is joined by a special guest known by many as Buffy Summers from the hit 90's Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie for this pop-up episode of She Thinks--Kristy Swanson. Kristy is an award winning actress and producer. She is a mom and a wife and an outspoken conservative in Hollywood. Kristy talks about her decision to come out as a conservative, navigating the entertainment industry as a conservative, championing...
Mollie Hemingway on her book Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Trial & the Future of the Supreme Court
July 19, 2019 12:32 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBSenior editor at The Federalist and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway joins the podcast this week to talk about her new book (already a #1 bestseller!), Justice on Trial, that she co-authored with Carrie Severino. Mollie and Carrie combined their journalistic and legal expertise to uncover the truth. Their book not only recounts what happened during the Kavanaugh Confirmation, but also considers what this means for the future of the Supreme Court. They interviewed 100 key players includin...
Climate Change: Is the world ending in 12 years?
July 12, 2019 11:32 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel Turner joins the podcast this week to talk about the very popular topic of climate change. We’ll delve into the science, including whether the data points we often hear politicians cite are accurate, discuss how America has become energy independent and why that’s so important from a human right’s perspective, and finally Daniel answers the question everyone should want answered—is the world really ending in 12 years? Power the Fut...
Why Restaurant Workers are Rising Up to Save Tipped Wages
July 09, 2019 12:22 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIWF's Patrice Onwuka speaks with Simone Barron, board member of the Restaurant Workers of America and a founder of the Full Service Workers Alliance in Seattle, to discuss why wait staff oppose ending the tipped wage and earning a $15 minimum wage like other workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is free ever free? Emily Chamlee-Wright on Socialism
July 05, 2019 11:59 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBEmily Chamlee-Wright joins the podcast this week to talk about socialism. As polls reveal that Generation Z has a much more positive view of socialism than previous generations, and the Democratic candidates line up to promote socialist ideas on their platforms, it’s now more important than ever to discuss whether free is actually free. Emily defines socialism, explains the role of free markets in a free society, and analyzes whether or not young people have a true understanding of the system...
The Truth Behind Vaccinations and the Rise in Measles Outbreaks
June 28, 2019 13:01 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn this episode of “She Thinks,” Julie Gunlock joins us to reveal the truth behind vaccinations and the rise in measles outbreaks. She’ll discuss how the antivaccination movement started and how serious these outbreaks are, especially for children. This is an especially important conversation as 2019 has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 1994. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Nuisance Lawsuits Are Hurting Innovation
June 24, 2019 12:09 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIWF's Julie Gunlock speaks with lawyer and political columnist Jennifer Braceras about how these lawsuits are causing harm and preventing innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are American Women's Rights in Jeopardy? Christina Hoff Sommers on the Equal Rights Amendment
June 21, 2019 11:18 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAuthor and speaker Christina Hoff Sommers joins the podcast today to speak about the potential harms of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and what women should be on the lookout for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the Electoral College Really Necessary? Expert Tara Ross Explains
June 17, 2019 13:34 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBTara Ross explains why all of us need to educate ourselves about our system for electing our president. Here's why we should be concerned about efforts to ditch the Electoral College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting Real About the Constitution with Attorney Erin Hawley
June 14, 2019 11:24 - 24 minutes - 22 MBOn this episode of “She Thinks,” Constitutional lawyer Erin Hawley joins us to talk about all things….Constitutional. She debunks the myths we heard following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts of 2017, gives her take on Justice Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court as we await numerous Supreme Court decisions, and of course offers a little insight into what it’s like being married to a Senator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Conservatives Being Censored? A Conversation With Harmeet Dhillon
June 11, 2019 13:04 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBAre Conservatives Being Censored? A Conversation With Harmeet Dhillon by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Truth About Guns: Katie Pavlich on the Second Amendment
June 07, 2019 11:54 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBFox News contributor and news editor for Townhall.com Katie Pavlich talks about gun ownership and why she’s a strong advocate for the Second Amendment. She shares her background, explains how and why her father taught her to shoot, and clarifies the facts about guns and gun violence. And if you have any interest in becoming a gun owner, Katie gives a few tips to make the process navigable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage with Heather Higgins
June 04, 2019 11:32 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIWF Policy Director Hadley Heath Manning speaks with IW CEO Heather Higgins about the 100th anniversary of the women's right to vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Working Overtime: What's Fair? And Is the Wage Gap Real?
May 31, 2019 12:14 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBPatrice Onwuka, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, joins the “She Thinks” podcast to talk about the Trump Administration’s latest policy proposal for overtime pay and whether or not this helps workers in the long term—her answers may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fox Business' Charles Payne: Economic Optimism and the American Dream
May 24, 2019 09:59 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBCharles Payne, a Fox Business Network contributor, joins “She Thinks” to forecast what we can expect in the next year with wages rising and low unemployment. Payne also shares his story and makes a case for why the American Dream is still alive today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Child Welfare: Naomi Schaefer Riley on How You Can Help
May 17, 2019 13:02 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this episode of She Thinks, Naomi Schaefer Riley joins to discuss the issue of child welfare -- a hot topic given the decline of stable two-parent households and the current spike in opioid addiction. She not only discusses the importance of partnership between government and civil society but also gives insight into becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Parkland Father Speaks: Andrew Pollack on School Safety
May 10, 2019 14:46 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAndrew Pollack joins the podcast this week to explain how his life changed forever when his daughter, Meadow Pollack, was killed at Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Transgender Athletic Policies Are Harming Women with Journalist Kelsey Bolar
May 08, 2019 13:45 - 15 minutes - 14 MBNew policies in athletics allow transgender athletes -- specifically males who have transitioned to female -- to compete in sports as women. Biological females are now losing to individuals who are biologically male in the female category. Joiurnalist Kelsey Bolar speaks with IWF President Carrie Lukas about this phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Border Crisis Revealed: Sara Carter on the Front Lines
May 03, 2019 12:21 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBVeteran reporter Sara Carter reveals the latest in the border crisis and what the public needs to know. Carter has been on the ground reporting at the border, getting the story the mainstream media doesn't always share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Free College Really Free: Talking Education with Inez Stepman
April 26, 2019 11:47 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this week’s episode of “She Thinks,” we tackle the hot topic of education with Inez Feltscher Stepman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you need the government for this? Shoshana Weismann Talks Unnecessary Food Regulations
April 22, 2019 13:03 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBDo you need the government for this? Shoshana Weismann Talks Unnecessary Food Regulations by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What issues do women care about most? A Conversation with Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson
April 19, 2019 12:42 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this episode of "She Thinks," Kristin Soltis Anderson joins the podcast to discuss voter demographics ahead of the 2020 election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the Real Deal with Tax Refunds?
April 15, 2019 12:32 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBIt's April 15th and in 2018, taxes were slashed for a large number of Americans. How did you come up with your refund number this year? Did you owe -- and why? IWF President Carrie Lukas and Senior Policy Analyst Patrice Onwuka clear things up for you in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mostly Sunny: Janice Dean Shares Her Inspiring Story
April 12, 2019 11:14 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBNew York Times' best-selling author and Fox News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean speaks with us about the trials she's come through -- and how she's learned to make the best of every situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to 'She Thinks': Tammy Bruce on Her 'Conversion' to Conservatism
April 05, 2019 12:02 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOn this episode of She Thinks, I talk with Tammy Bruce (the President of IWV) about her “conversion” to conservatism. For those familiar with her conservative commentary on Fox News, you may be surprised to know that Tammy was a lifelong Democrat until 2008, working on numerous Democratic campaigns and serving as the president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). In our conversation, she discusses the exact moment she realized that her view of freedom and t...
Why Our Plan for Social Security Earned Leave Is Different in a Way That Works
March 29, 2019 10:51 - 14 minutes - 13 MBWhy Our Plan for Social Security Earned Leave Is Different in a Way That Works by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Real Admissions Scandal is How Much We Pay for How Little We Get
March 22, 2019 12:08 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThe Real Admissions Scandal is How Much We Pay for How Little We Get by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Restrictive Soda Regulation Failure Doesn't Make People Healthier, and Costs Consumers
March 15, 2019 11:40 - 12 minutes - 11 MBRestrictive Soda Regulation Failure Doesn't Make People Healthier, and Costs Consumers by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Misperceptions About the Paycheck Fairness Act: Why it is unnecessary
March 08, 2019 12:44 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBMisperceptions About the Paycheck Fairness Act: Why it is unnecessary by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FDA Remains Silent on Study That Proves Vaping Helps Smokers Quit Cigarettes
March 01, 2019 15:03 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFDA Remains Silent on Study That Proves Vaping Helps Smokers Quit Cigarettes by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anti-Vax Movement Faces the Consequences of Their Backwards Beliefs After Measles Outbreak
February 22, 2019 15:01 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAnti-Vax Movement Faces the Consequences of Their Backwards Beliefs After Measles Outbreak by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Back: The Equal Rights Amendment is Still Unnecessary
February 15, 2019 14:48 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIt's Back: The Equal Rights Amendment is Still Unnecessary by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Growing Support for School Choice Offers Students Innovative Education Options
January 24, 2019 22:07 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBGrowing Support for School Choice Offers Students Innovative Education Options by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Case for School Choice: A Child's Zip Code Shouldn't Determine Their Educational Future
January 22, 2019 21:20 - 26 minutes - 24 MBRead about charter schools here: http://iwf.org/publications/2807381/Policy-Focus:-Charter-Schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Access to Human Trafficking Services in Atlanta During the Superbowl
January 17, 2019 23:44 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAccess to Human Trafficking Services in Atlanta During the Superbowl by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top Cancer Researcher: Capital Markets Key in Getting Cures from Lab to Patients
January 04, 2019 14:24 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAs a Visiting Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum and Director of Medicine for the American Council on Science and Health, I had the pleasure of hosting this Working For Women podcast and interview with preeminent cancer researcher and physician scientist Dr. Richard Pestell. In it, we speak about metastatic breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer, what is hopeful on the horizon, why he is excited about his current work and what obstacles are impeding progress in treatments. This is ...
Job Protection for Government Workers on the Tax Payer's Dime
December 21, 2018 18:25 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBRead the full policy focus on civil service reform here: http://iwf.org/publications/2808199/Policy-Focus:-Civil-Service-Reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Vaping Report Proves There is Profit in Creating Fear Around E-Cigarettes
December 14, 2018 19:41 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBNew Vaping Report Proves There is Profit in Creating Fear Around E-Cigarettes by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Title IX and the Definition of the Sexes
November 30, 2018 20:10 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBTitle IX and the Definition of the Sexes by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Did Health Care Affect the Midterm Outcome and Where Do We Go From Here?
November 16, 2018 14:57 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHow Did Health Care Affect the Midterm Outcome and Where Do We Go From Here? by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Economic Updates on Job Growth, Housing Market, and Health Care Premiums
November 09, 2018 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEconomic Updates on Job Growth, Housing Market, and Health Care Premiums by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sara Carter Shares Her Stories from Reporting at the Migrant Caravan
November 02, 2018 14:51 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSara Carter Shares Her Stories from Reporting at the Migrant Caravan by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Costs of the Problems with the Obama Era Title IX
October 26, 2018 19:14 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe Costs of the Problems with the Obama Era Title IX by Independent Women's Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.