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She Thinks

Independent Women"s Forum

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 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,

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23:43

Ryan and Bethany Bomberger on the Push To Erase Women

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2023/05/05

On this week’s episode, we welcome husband and wife duo Ryan and Bethany Bomberger to discuss their new children’s book, “She is She,” which explores what it means to be female. We talk about what led them to write a children’s book and how it compares to the pro-transgender books being pushed on kids. They also share their thoughts on transgender social media star Dylan Mulvaney and the boycott of Bud Light and other brands who have partnered with him in brand campaigns.Bethany and Ryan Bomberger

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22:26

Patrice Onwuka: Policy Focus: Fighting Degree Inflation

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2023/04/28

Patrice Onwuka joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus:Degree Inflation, which requires more education than is necessary for workers to succeed in their jobs. We review the origins of the four-year degree push, consider how it has become a barrier to opportunity for many workers, and discuss the steps many employers are taking to eliminate the unintended consequences.Patrice Onwuka is the director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women’s Forum. Patrice co-hosts

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32:04

Mary Harrington: Why Modern Feminism Only Benefits...

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2023/04/21

Mary Harrington joins the podcast to discuss her new bookFeminism Against Progress, in which she makes the case that modern feminism increasingly benefits only a small class of professional women. We not only unpack that premise but also detail how the digital age has changed life for women. Is technology really helping us, or is it disregarding natural limits and sex differences?Mary Harrington, a self-described “reactionary feminist,” is the author of the bookFeminism Against Progress.She is a

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35:01

Congressional Correspondent Susan Ferrechio on the...

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2023/04/14

Congressional Correspondent Susan Ferrechio joins the podcast this week to talk about what it’s like to cover Capitol Hill. We discuss the ins and outs of talking to members of Congress “on record” as well as some of the most interesting stories she’s written in her career. Susan also provides some inside information on the politics and friendships behind the scenes and shares tips for aspiring journalists.Susan Ferrechio is the national politics correspondent for The Washington Times. She is a

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19:49

May Mailman: What the Wisconsin and Chicago Elections...

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2023/04/07

On this week’s episode, we examine two big election outcomes—the Chicago mayoral race and the swing seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Progressives won elections, and some are saying that, between the 2022 midterms and these races, it’s a warning sign to those who fight against liberal policies. May Mailman joins to discuss the results and implications.May Mailman is a senior fellow atIndependent Women’s Law Center. She is a former legal advisor to President Donald J. Trump, where she advised on a

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21:10

Patrick Brenner: No Loan for You!

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2023/04/03

Borrowing a little cash for an emergency expense or to start a business should be easy today, right? National banks are reportedly now offering small installment loans or lines of credit to customers—even those with low or no credit scores.Southwest Public Policy Institute President, Patrick M. Brenner, put that theory to the test and exposed the harsh reality of obtaining loans from national banks. If a customer can't access financial resources from his bank when his credit and financial situations

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33:20

Julie Gunlock: Policy Focus: United States Dietary...

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2023/03/31

Julie Gunlock joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: theUnited States Dietary Guidelines—A Recipe For Health Or Harm?We review the history of the federal government’s guidelines and the goal of trying to control positive health outcomes in America. With school feeding programs, prison menus, military diets, and more, is the government’s nutritional advice inadvertently manipulating the food market and eroding public trust?Julie Gunlock directsIndependent Women’s Networkand

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28:18

Amala Ekpunobi: Feminism, Dating, and Tradwives

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2023/03/24

Amala Ekpunobi joins the podcast this week to talk about her transformation from liberal to outspoken conservative, and what it’s like to speak out against the feminist left in such a public way and at such a young age. We also discuss what Gen Z faces in dating—has feminism ruined the art of romance? And last, we touch on a new trend in social media called tradwives. Are traditional gender roles coming back in style, and what does the left have to say about it?Raised in a far-left activist

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17:30

Rep. Jim Banks: Women's Sports, WBOR, and Fentanyl

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2023/03/17

Representative Jim Banks joins the podcast this week to talk about the legislative work he and others are doing to defend equal opportunity in women’s sports. More specifically, they are seeking to amend Title IX to recognize sex as based solely on a person’s reproductive biology at birth. We also discuss his support of the Women’s Bill of Rights and the fight against fentanyl, the large-scale epidemic in need of immediate attention in this country.Rep. Jim Banks is an Afghanistan veteran and the

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31:38

Josh Kraushaar: 2024 and the State of the Republican...

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2023/03/10

Josh Kraushaar joins the podcast this week to help us look toward 2024. We discuss the likelihood of Joe Biden running again, including potential Democrat competitors. On the Republican side, we consider those who’ve thrown their hat in the ring and those whom we can expect to announce their candidacy next. We also discuss the state of the Republican party — how will the many factions shake out in the next couple of years and do we expect all to rally around the eventual Republican nominee?Josh

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36:45

Nile Gardiner: Should Americans Care About the...

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2023/03/03

On this week’s episode, Nile Gardiner joins as we look at the British monarchy and ask the question — should Americans care about the royal family? We discuss the reign of Elizabeth II and how a continually strong monarchy under King Charles may be helpful to American national security. We also dissect Prince Harry and Meghan’s victimhood narrative and how the trend of demonizing tradition is pervasive and damaging to society.Nile Gardiner is the director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom

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25:28

Mandy Gunasekara: Policy Focus: The Painful Reality...

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2023/02/24

Mandy Gunasekara joins to discuss this month’s policy focus:The Painful Reality of Expensive Heat. It’s no coincidence that we picked this topic for February, typically the coldest month of the year. We look at the reasons you are paying more than ever to heat your home, why rolling brownouts and blackouts are more common, and why the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trend ultimately increases global emissions. Finally, we discuss the launch of the new Center for Energy and

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40:00

Grace Emily Stark: What They Haven’t Told You About...

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2023/02/17

Grace Emily Stark joins the podcast as we examine assisted reproductive technology (ART), which is used to treat infertility. As more women are freezing their eggs and more couples are using in vitro fertilization, it’s important to know the pros and cons. We delve into the data, the costs associated, the success rates, and whether or not employers’ policies line up with the desires of the men and women who work for them.Grace Emily Stark is the Editor of Natural Womanhood and a freelance writer and

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35:31

Mark Regnerus: Are Women Choosing Careers Over...

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2023/02/10

On this week’s episode, Mark Regnerus joins She Thinks to help us explore the latest data showing the long-term decline in fertility, both in the U.S. and abroad. Some say that this is largely due to women choosing a career over motherhood, but does that paint the full picture? Mark and Beverly explore the many reasons why women aren’t having as many kids (or any kids at all) and what this means for them as well as for society at large.Mark Regnerus is a professor of sociology at the University of

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29:21

Lura Forcum: Is Treating Your Pet Like a Human...

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2023/02/03

On this week’s episode, we address a big question—do you treat your pet like a human? And if so, are you doing more harm than good? Lura Forcum has done significant research in this area and joins the podcast to help us determine the unintended consequences of pet parents doting on their fur babies. We review the financial strain and debt many Americans incur, the marketing industry that’s making bank, the healthcare decisions that cause pain instead of alleviate suffering, and the numerous ways

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23:05

Policy Focus: Repealing Burdensome IRS Form 1099-K...

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2023/01/27

Patrice Onwuka joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: the IRS. The 1099-K tax form may lead to increased confusion and even a higher tax bill for you this year. If you’re one of the millions of people who resell items online or use gig platforms to supplement your income, we discuss how much you may owe on Tax Day.Patrice Onwuka is the director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women’s Forum. Patrice co-hosts WMAL-FM’s morning show O’Connor & Company, the

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37:47

Chad Robichaux: How the Mission To Help One Afghan...

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2023/01/20

Chad Robichaux joins the podcast this week as we examine the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and consider how an independent rescue mission led to the successful evacuation of 17,000 people from the Taliban’s terrorist regime. Chad led this daring operation, and is the author of the bookSaving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban.We also discuss the resilience of Afghanistan and its people, his direct interaction with the Taliban, and what

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21:52

Hadley Heath Manning: IWF's Policy Priorities in 2023

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2023/01/06

Hadley Heath Manning joins the first She Thinks episode of the new year to discuss IWF’s policy priorities in 2023. We start with an overview of the current work at IWF, including its existing policy centers, as well as big victories in 2022, and then turn to the plans to develop new policy centers focused on energy and safety, the continued efforts to promote women’s rights in this country, and how you can be a part of Independent Women’s Network.Hadley Heath Manning is vice president for policy at

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18:29

Policy Focus: Fixing Our Child Welfare System To Help...

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2022/12/30

Naomi Schaefer Riley joins to discuss this month’s policy focus:Fixing Our Child Welfare System to Help America’s Most Vulnerable Kids. This is an important topic because data show that children increasingly lack a safe, permanent, and loving home in America. We discuss the specific reforms that need to come from many different sectors in this country and why the underpinning of any policy needs to focus on children’s safety instead of adults’ needs.Naomi Schaefer Riley is a resident fellow at the

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23:11

Megan Burke: One Former D1 Athlete Fights for...

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2022/12/23

On this week’s episode, we focus on the efforts by Independent Women’s Forum and others to protect female-only athletics. Increasingly, we watch as female athletes around the country are forced to compete against boys and men, and so today we have a former D1 athlete joining us to talk about what it means for women’s participation and women’s records if we do not have equal opportunities.Megan Kaltenbach Burke is a Colorado resident, mother to two daughters, and Independent Women’s Network chapter

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