Smart Girl Politics
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 102 ratingsThe official podcast of Smart Girl Politics. We talk politics, of course, but also culture, faith, sports, etc. Welcome!
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BONUS ep.: Generation X-hausted
September 01, 2018 18:41 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MBKids, college, jobs, aging parents -- can any other Gen Xers relate? Also, the Tea Party is dead (and that's okay) and there is no moon landing without the American flag.
Ep. 102: Do Creeps Like Louis C.K. Deserve Second Chances?
August 31, 2018 02:48 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBThis week, the Smart Girls talk about trying new things, embracing your stage in life and the return of Louis C.K. just 10 months after being outed as an aggressive sexual pervert.
Ep. 101: Champagne dreams and caviar wishes!
August 26, 2018 19:19 - 56 minutes - 64.1 MBThe Smart Girls discuss the passing of Robin Leach and how we set up the culture that eventually gave us the Kardashians. Also - San Fransisco's poop problem and how they're trying to fix it.
Ep. 99: Space Farce?
August 13, 2018 19:05 - 56 minutes - 64.3 MBShould college athletes be paid? Is Space Force just a big joke? The Smart Girls ask the big questions in this week's episode.
Ep. 98: The Food Pyramid Tried to Kill Me
August 03, 2018 21:36 - 1 hour - 70 MBOn this week’s episode, April and Teri are asking the important questions about peanut butter. Peter Pan or Jiff? Crunchy or smooth? Also, pet surgeries are expensive, the left is collapsing under its own weight, and the food pyramid is to blame for Teri’s very unhealthy 1990s low fat diet. And guess who is Alexa’s favorite conservative commentator?
Ep. 97: The Politics of Pretty
July 30, 2018 16:50 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThe Smart Girls bravely take on the debate of the century - do women wear makeup for themselves or for other people? Listen in and then come tell us your thoughts. This was a very hot topic! Also, is it okay to criticize the wardrobe choices of a senior citizen?
Ep. 96: Paul Rudd is Delightful
July 20, 2018 13:31 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBThe ladies cover a lot of ground this week, starting with Teri’s new rescue pup, meandering through Kira’s thoughts on Trump and Putin and April’s Amazon Prime Day/Target Mega Sale experience, concluding with a shared appreciation for the delightfulness that is Paul Rudd (and the latest Ant Man movie!). Sponsor: Simple Contacts
Bonus Episode: Russia! Russia! Russia!
July 17, 2018 17:21 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this bonus episode, Kira gives her thought on the Trump/Putin presser and why she isn't too concerned about it.
Ep. 95: Why are #NeverTrumpers So Quiet on SCOTUS?
July 16, 2018 19:40 - 57 minutes - 65.7 MBKira and April talk about the SEARING opposition research on SCOTUS pick Brett Kavanaugh and how he pays off his credit cards fully and on time, the silence of #NeverTrump on Trump's SCOTUS decisions and of course what Smart Girl Podcast would be complete without their weekly "This is how we got Trump!" rant?
Ep. 94: SCOTUS FEVER!!!
June 29, 2018 17:30 - 57 minutes - 65.5 MBTeri is off this week but April and Kira bravely carried on in the face of the news of Justice Kennedy's retirement and the shocking SCOTUS ruling on union dues. Will women's rights be overturned? Will gay rights be rolled back? Will April ever stop laughing at the downpour of leftist tears over the news coming from SCOTUS? Listen to find out and laugh along with the Smart Girls as they talk about some of the silliest Supreme Court hot takes from social media this week.
Ep. 93: Trump Keeps Trumping the Left
June 23, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThe ladies are back! This week, they’re talking about new seasons of life, why women shouldn’t wait to have kids, and how mothers are contributing to the crisis at the border. Also, the media and their friends on the left keep re-electing Trump and Kira pays tribute to Charles Krauthammer.
Minisode #1: Anthony Bourdain and the Sad Truth About Struggle
June 08, 2018 16:26 - 21 minutes - 12.2 MBKira Davis hosts the inaugural “minisode” of the Smart Girl podcast. Kira is talking today about the suicide of Anthony Bourdain, mental illness, the “colorful palette” of Bourdain’s mind and the awful price of fame.
Ep. 92: It’s Okay to Have a Mental Illness
June 07, 2018 17:57 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBThe ladies get personal this week when talking about Kate Spade and the stigma that still surrounds mental illness. And why is the media freakishly obsessed with Melania (we’re looking at you, Brian Stelter) while ignoring the good news coming out about the Trump economy? Also, Kim Kardashian may be the secret sauce to uniting Republicans and Democrats.
Ep. 91: Hey, There Seems to Bee a Double Standard!
June 01, 2018 17:36 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBThe ladies are talking all about mean girls and double standards this week. Was Roseanne ever a conservative and was ABC looking for a reason to cancel her show? Should the always-unfunny Samantha Bee face more serious consequences for her foul mouth comment about Ivanka? And will media double standards assure Trump’s re-election? Also, what to do about the mean girls who walk among us?
Ep. 90: Happily Never After?
May 24, 2018 13:45 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBKira is back from England with tales to tell about the buildup to the Royal Wedding, and things get heated when the ladies disagree about Meghan Markle. Also, is it ever okay to throw water on another person because of political differences? And the NFL seems to have come up with a solution to their kneeling problem – or have they? Be sure to listen and find out how you can win the special souvenir Kira brought back from England!
Ep. 89: Leaving Cloud 9
May 18, 2018 01:25 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBWhile Kira stalks the Royal Wedding in Merry Old England, April and Teri welcome guest host Ericka Andersen, author of the upcoming book “Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness.” Ericka talks about the real-life inspiration for her book, why she had to tell the story, and the role faith plays in rising above life circumstances.
Ep. 88: All Trump Does is Win, Win, Win
May 11, 2018 01:37 - 58 minutes - 33.7 MBOn this week’s episode, Kira embraces her inner “Trump Humper” to explain how much winning Trump has done lately, Teri gloats over the glorious downfall of New York AG Eric Schneiderman (AKA, The Enemy of Freedom), and April gives the lowdown on Tuesday’s primary in her home state of Indiana. Also, the ladies lust over Melania’s coat collection … and guess where Kira will be during the upcoming Royal Wedding?
Ep. 87: What Really Happened at RedState?
May 04, 2018 01:52 - 1 hour - 37 MBOn this week’s episode, Kira and Teri discuss last week’s firings at RedState, and Kira, who was not among those fired, addresses the rumor that the goal was to get rid of NeverTrumpers. Also, is Kanye the key to unifying the country?
Ep. 86: Kanye Feel the Love?
April 27, 2018 18:23 - 58 minutes - 33.3 MBOn tap this week: The Kanye/Trump bromance, the heartbreaking case of little Alfie Evans, and the latest on President Bush. Sponsor: Dagne Dover
Ep. 85: Get Woke, Go Broke?
April 20, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBEp. 85: Get Woke, Go Broke? On this week’s episode, Kira, April and Teri are talking about the left’s reaction to the death of Barbara Bush, why Tammy Duckworth bringing her newborn onto the Senate floor isn’t necessarily a good thing, Starbucks being bad a business, and the damage done by parents who let their children “choose” their gender. Also, Kira gives an impromptu review of A Quiet Place.
Ep. #84: You Dropped a Bomb on Me
April 17, 2018 01:58 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBKira is joined by her fellow RedState writers, Brad Slager and Andrea Ruth, for a special episode of the Smart Girl podcast. Topics include the ramifications of bombing Syria, the horrible foreign policy legacy of Obama, and the awesomeness of Chick-fil-a. Also, Brad gives listeners his take on The Rock’s new movie, Rampage.
Ep. 83: Forced to the Fringes?
April 07, 2018 03:22 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBKira, April and Teri are all back together this week, having a good laugh over the Left being forced to live by their own rules, lamenting the tiresome double standards that led to Kevin Williamson being fired by The Atlantic, and wondering if GOP candidates should jump on the Trump train this election season.
Ep. 82: Where are David Hogg’s Parents?
March 30, 2018 18:11 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBRedState writer Brad Slager sits in for Kira this week, and he joins Teri and April to discuss why a misinformed and rude teenager is being promoted as the new face of the American left, why Hollywood is so tone deaf and what the success of the “Roseanne” reboot says about America.
Ep. 81: Where Does the Gun Debate Go From Here?
March 26, 2018 01:09 - 59 minutes - 67.6 MBSmart Girls April and Kira soldier on without Teri for one week. They talk about fake introverts, places they don't want to hear politics and how Elisha Krauss of the DailyWire is the nicest person on earth. Also, will the gun outrage subside or have we crossed the point of no return? Sponsor: Away Travel
Ep. 79: President for Life
March 10, 2018 19:46 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBTeri, Kira, and April are tackling the tough questions this week. Are the Norks giving up their nukes? Will Trump be president for life? Do people actually regret voting for Trump? Does Joe “Roaming Hands” Biden stand a chance in 2020? Why is the left shaming Pamela Geller’s daughters? And don’t miss Kira’s rant about her home state of California! Sponsors: FabFitFun, quip
Ep. 78: Live from CPAC
February 24, 2018 17:01 - 47 minutes - 27 MBApril and Teri are together in National Harbor, MD to bring you a taste of CPAC 2018, from reaction to Trump’s speech to all the talk about guns to the fashions of the conservative “fringe.” Also, what’s the deal with that Canadian hockey player who removed her medal? Sponsors: Rent the Runway; HelloFresh
Ep. 77: Guns Aren’t Going Anywhere, So Here’s What Needs to Happen
February 17, 2018 17:58 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBKira, April and Teri tackle the tough issues surrounding the school shooting in Parkland, discussing why we didn’t used to have such violent acts on school campuses and what needs to happen to put a stop to them (hint: it doesn’t involve fewer guns). Also, Omarosa disses Mike Pence’s Christianity, the media weirdly makes Kim Jong Un’s sister a thing, and the Olympics are in full swing. Sponsors: quip; Away Travel
Ep. 76: Everybody Hates Tom Brady
February 03, 2018 16:49 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBOn this week’s show, the ladies are talking about the newly released memo and why Americans really don’t care about it. Also, a dad tries to mete out justice to Larry Nassar, one college professor says those who practice yoga are racist (and perhaps even satanic?), a frank discussion of post-partum depression, and the awful Tom Brady heads to the Super Bowl … again. Sponsors: Beachbody on DEMAND, Rent the Runway
Ep. 75: Microblading and an Ominous Threat to Homeschoolers
January 27, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this week’s show, April talks about her microblading experience (ouch) and Kira shares a personal story about government encroaching on parental rights (pay attention, homeschooling families!). Also, gymnasts get some much-deserved justice.
Ep. 74: Aziz Ansari … Meet Mike Pence
January 19, 2018 20:14 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBKira, April and Teri are talking escape rooms, lessons Aziz Ansari might learn from Mike Pence and the false premise of the #MeToo movement. April reviews “I, Tonya” and the ladies geek out over the upcoming Winter Olympics. Sponsors: Away Travel; Casper
Ep. 73: Surviving Winter and the Looming Threat of President Oprah
January 12, 2018 21:10 - 56 minutes - 32.2 MBTeri and April are talking President Oprah, whether or not celebrity culture has overtaken politics, Breitbart.com doing damage to Andrew’s legacy, taking steps to embrace winter, and why people are paying big bucks for raw water. Sponsor: Rent the Runway
Ep. 72: Bannon’s Been a Bad Boy
January 06, 2018 17:02 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBIt’s 2018!! For their first podcast of the new year, the ladies are discussing the hell of New Year’s Eve in Times Square, how damn cold it is outside, how awful this weekend’s Golden Globes are likely to be, and the importance of facial yoga. Also, Kira explains Steve Bannon and Teri suggests a Smart Girl fitness challenge – who’s in? Sponsors: quip, Beachbody
Ep. 71: The Girls are Back in Town
December 29, 2017 15:58 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBKira, April and Teri are back together for an end-of-year episode! They work their way out of the post-Christmas/pre-New Year's fog to discuss some stories from 2017 that didn’t get the coverage they deserved, including the #MeToo movement (but not in the way you might think!). Also, Kira explains Kwanzaa and the ladies celebrate surviving a year of Trump. Sponsors: RXBAR, Simple Contacts
Ep. 70: Mom Guilt and Keto Diets
December 16, 2017 16:29 - 1 hour - 36 MBTeri and Kira tackle the tough questions on this week’s show: If all candidates are freaky, is any candidate freaky? How were the ladies able to record after the repeal of net neutrality? Can anyone really handle a keto diet? Is there ever a stage of life that doesn’t include Mom Guilt? Is Kira going to love the new Star Wars movie? And why do Californians drive so close to wildfires? Sponsor: HelloFresh
Ep. 69: The Best and Worst Movies of 2017
December 10, 2017 04:01 - 37 minutes - 21.2 MBA Best/Worst list and Star Wars: The Last Jedi hasn’t even come out yet? Yep. Movie reviewer Christian Toto fills us in on the movies that worth seeing this year and those that weren’t worth the money. Sponsor: AwayTravel
Edit #24: It’s All Downhill From Here
December 07, 2017 18:09 - 12 minutes - 7.27 MBStories for you today: Skier Lindsey Vonn says she doesn’t want to represent Donald Trump at the Winter Olympics; [which may be irrelevant because…] Nikki Haley isn’t so sure that the US will be at the Winter Olympics; and new research shows that the human race has peaked. Question of the Day: Do you say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Edit #23: Trump Needs to Drain the FBI Swamp
December 06, 2017 16:21 - 15 minutes - 8.62 MBStories for you today: Another one of Robert Mueller’s top investigators is outed as anti-Trump; the FBI was increasingly politicized under Mueller and Comey; and Trump is undoing another Obama-era regulation, and Michelle Obama is not going to be happy. Question of the Day: Who’s the most famous person you ever met?
Edit #22: Since When is Orrin Hatch NOT Part of the Establishment?
December 05, 2017 19:45 - 17 minutes - 10 MBStories for you today: Steve Bannon doesn’t want Mitt Romney to be a senator; a new report out about Charlottesville is pretty damning for police, and relatives of the victims of last year’s Berlin Christmas market terrorist attack are not pleased with Angela Merkel. Plus, a bonus story and your Question of the Day: Did you walk to school by yourself when you were a kid?
Edit #21: Pervnadoes Threaten Office Christmas Parties Everywhere
December 04, 2017 15:30 - 19 minutes - 11 MBStories for you today: A Republican Congressman is so ticked at the FBI that he’s threatening them with contempt of Congress; is Kamala Harris the inevitable Democrat nominee in 2020?; and why is it that we still know jack all about the Las Vegas massacre? Plus, pervnadoes, and the Question of the Day: Why exactly has the Las Vegas shooting story disappeared from the headlines with so few questions answered?
Ep. 68: In the Age of Trump, Decorum is Gone
December 01, 2017 19:10 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBSavannah Guthrie is a drama queen (and a guilty one at that!); thanks for nothing, Cokie Roberts; Megyn Kelly -- the new NBC superstar?; and Kira has harsh words for John Conyers and the people who keep voting for him. Plus, a royal wedding!! Sponsor: Simple Contacts
Edit #20: Here’s What It Takes to Turn a Conservative Into a Liberal
December 01, 2017 17:15 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MBStories for you today: Net neutrality supporters have taken to issuing death threats; Nikki Haley tells to China to cut off oil to North Korea … or else; and, yes, your Amazon Echos and Google Homes ARE watching you. Plus, Christian Toto stops by to preview movies coming out in December (yes, movies other than Star Wars!). Question of the Day: Why are you a conservative?
Edit #19: Good News! Your Holiday Flight Might Not Have a Pilot or Co-Pilot.
November 30, 2017 19:55 - 15 minutes - 8.83 MBStories for you today: The Trump administration puts an end to taxpayer-funded purchases of Iranian nuclear materials; the NFL’s TV partners are set to lose up to $500 million due to the decline in ratings; and American Airlines is facing a serious pilot shortage for the Christmas season. Question of the day: Are you still watching the NFL?
Edit #18: Are Conservative Donors “Mostly Stupid”?
November 29, 2017 15:19 - 16 minutes - 9.62 MBStories for you today: One conservative writer argues that conservative donors are “mostly stupid”; Black Lives Matter is organizing a “Black Xmas”; and Facebook is using AI to detect suicidal thoughts. What could go wrong? Plus a bonus story that leads to the Question of the Day: What is your favorite Christmas song?
Edit #17: ISIS is Promising America a Bloody Christmas
November 28, 2017 17:28 - 16 minutes - 9.59 MBStories for you today: ISIS issues a threat against Time Square; Africans are being sold at Libyan slave markets; and the VA has failed to report up 90% of providers they have deemed to be “dangerous.” Plus, a bonus story and a Question of the Day: It’s #GivingTuesday -- what are your favorite charities to donate to?
Edit #16: Are Forced Flu Shots About to Become a Thing?
November 27, 2017 15:51 - 14 minutes - 8.39 MBThe DNC is having financial woes; a midwestern hospital system has fired 50 employees for not getting flu shots; and Princeton has issued guidelines for students on how to behave appropriately on the dance floor. Plus, a bonus story! Question of the Day: Do you think it’s within an employer’s rights to mandate employees get a flu shot?
Ep. 67: Let’s Face It, Thor is Kind of a Dork
November 25, 2017 16:55 - 46 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this week’s show, the ladies discuss the enjoyability of a dorky Thor, the merits of Tom Hiddleston, the insufferability of Mark Ruffalo, and the internet’s reaction to Malia Obama blowing perfect smoke rings. Sponsor: RXBAR Kids
Nov. 24: Brewing Beer on Mars -- Dilly, Dilly!!
November 24, 2017 17:42 - 13 minutes - 7.92 MBStories for you today: A Washington Post columnist doesn’t like the way Sarah Huckabee Sanders treats the media; police can request your DNA from 23andMe and Ancestry.com; and Anheuser-Busch is moving ahead with plans to brew beer on Mars (dilly, dilly!). Question of the Day: When will you start decorating for Christmas?
Nov. 23: Appreciating Thanksgiving, with Jim Geraghty
November 23, 2017 16:50 - 18 minutes - 10.5 MBJim Geraghty of National Review and The Three Martini Lunch podcast joins Teri to remember Thanksgivings of years past and appreciating the blessings of Thanksgiving present.