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The Michele Tafoya Podcast

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For nearly three decades, Michele Tafoya reported the action from the sidelines. She covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics, and the college football and basketball national championships. And now, during these insane times in our world, she thinks we need a serious dose … of sanity. This is the Michele Tafoya Podcast, with your host — one of the sanest people on planet earth — Michele Tafoya.

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38:11

From Vietnam Refugee to United States Senate Hopeful

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/05/28

Retired Navy Captain Hung Cao came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 1975. He was commissioned as a Special Operations Officer (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Deep Sea Diving) from the United States Naval Academy, and served with special operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia. He also balanced the Navy’s $140 billion budget at the Pentagon, working with Homeland Security, and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Hung received his Masters degree in physics from the Naval

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28:28

Alan Dershowitz

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/05/02

Alan Dershowitz is one of the most celebrated lawyers in the world. He joins Michele to discuss (1) how he intends to hold anti-Israeli NON-PEACEFUL protesters accountable in court and defend — pro bono — Jews who’ve been victimized by these attacks… (2) how and why antisemitism has taken root in academia… and (3) his latest book, “Get Trump: The Threat to Civil Liberties, Due Process, and our Constitutional Rule of Law.” You can’t hear Dershowitz speak on college campuses anymore (he tells us

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27:06

What is Biden Doing to Women’s Sports?

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/04/30

Wait, WHAT? What did the Biden Administration just do to Title IX? Why are there lawsuits? Gimme the details!OK, we will. The Biden Administration has bowed to the DEI industry by saying trans-women (biological men identifying as female) can play on women’s teams, change in women’s locker-rooms and more. May Mailman, Director of Independent Women’s Law Center tells us about the lawsuit that’s been filed to stop these unfair changes to what was a law designed to protect women.See

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34:51

Don’t be a Censorship Denialist

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/04/25

Remember the Fall of the Roman Empire? Many have predicted a similar fall for the United States. Are we on the brink? Our guest, Jeremy Ryan Slate, believes history doesn’t necessarily repeat itself, rather it rhymes. Either way, there are signs that inflation and immigration — two huge problems for the Roman Empire — could spell massive trouble for the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:15

Detransitioners Strike Back!

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/04/23

She was abused by her family, dealing with mental illness, and finding solace in the wrong places. In an effort to shed her skin, she decided to transition from girl to boy. This involved cross-sex hormones and a double mastectomy. Now, she has a strong warning for parents and anyone else who may fall prey to what she calls a “Gender Cult.” Laura Becker joins Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:05

Mayor Brandon Weiberg of Taylors Falls, MN

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/04/04

Given a choice between financially supporting his family and declining an experimental vaccine mandated by his employer, Brandon Weiberg acquiesced to the jab and subsequently suffered vaccine related side-effects and an adverse health outcome. Rather than defer to "experts", Brandon ran for Mayor in his town and now seeks to empower individuals and defend free speech through a Health Freedom Resolution allowing business owners to set their own standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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28:27

Bayard Winthrop, CEO of American Giant

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/04/02

China hates us, but we let them manufacture all our stuff — much of it done by forced labor. The exceptional Bayard Winthrop, CEO and Founder of American Giant, is betting on America. He has moral, ethical, patriotic, and economic reasons for making all his company’s clothing in America. By the end of this podcast, you’ll wish Mr. Winthrop was running for President. One of my favorite episodes EVER.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:56

The NCAA’s so-called, “Transgender Student-Athlete...

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/03/28

"The NCAA cannot succeed in achieving ethical sport so long as it endorses a policyof discrimination against female student-athletes. Because of the NCAA’s trackrecord of persistent disregard for competitive fairness for female student-athletes, Ihave decided that continued service on the Division I Committee on Infractions isnot an effective way for me to contribute to a level playing field in college sport."William Bock, formerly of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, joins Michele.See

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23:18

NextGen Muckrakers

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/03/26

Anthony Rubin established Muckraker.com to expose illegal migration, China’s influence on the US, and leftism. He took cameras into Ecuador to document his travels with groups of illegal migrants. What he saw and learned was astonishing. He shares it all with Michele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:02

It’s Abortion, Stupid!

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/27

The abortion issue is molding election outcomes. If Republicans want to win races, they must moderate — convincingly — on the issue. And the recent developments in Alabama surrounding IVF only make things more challenging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:56

Biden's Dumb Policies on Student Loans and Russia

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/22

Loans do not get canceled. Taxpayers are on the hook. And Russian detainees do not get freed. They are bargaining chips. And we all get what we vote for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:27

Controlling Debate

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/20

High schoolers are afraid to debate certain topics. What happened to courage of conviction? What happened to believing in your argument enough to stand up for it? James Fishback is trying to resuscitate debate through “Incubate Debate.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:51

Our National Security in a Post-Truth Era

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/15

Cultural Marxism is everywhere, including the CIA and FBI. Yikes. Hear it from an insider, J. Michael Waller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:00

13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/13

Psychotherapist Amy Morin turned extreme grief into a writing career. What began as a personal checklist to get her through her sorrow turned into a viral phenomenon that has led to six books and counting. Prepare to be inspired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:36

“Countering China’s Great Game: A Strategy for...

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/08

Tik Tok is often called digital fentanyl or a Trojan Horse. Why can’t Americans see how dangerous this seemingly benign app is? Author Michael Sobolik, Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies for the American Foreign Policy Council, joins Michele with the argument for banning TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:39

Senator (Coach) Tommy Tuberville May Surprise You

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/06

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) has introduced the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023.” He also held up some military promotions because of his objections over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. “Coach” Tuberville joins Michele to explain both of his stances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:28

Minnesota Not-so-Nice

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/02/01

Michele has lived in Minnesota for 30 years. And during that time, the state (and the country) have changed radically!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:45

Taylor and Travis vs The World

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/01/30

Why are so many people enthralled by Taylor and Travis? And why are so many exhausted by it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:17

History you can Trust!

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/01/25

Jack Henneman hosts the podcast, "The History of the Americans." Why do folks like Michele and author Walter Kirn follow Henneman? Listen and find out.https://thehistoryoftheamericans.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:30

"Deemed Sexy by the New York Times." But he was...

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2024/01/23

"Audiences don't hate diverse characters. What they hate is being slammed as bigots for rejecting bad work from pretentious, unskilled activists posing as writers. If the demography of your characters becomes more important than the story, your story will probably suck."Clifton Duncan posted those words on Twitter in 2020. Another epic tirade on “X” went viral. How could a Black actor be against DEI? Listen to him. And you’ll understand. Actor Clifton Duncan joins the pod.See

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