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The Michele Tafoya Podcast

Salem Podcast Network

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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22:34

Mike Lindell is running for Governor, and Tim Walz is...

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2026/01/05

Michele has been interviewing all of the Republican Gubernatorial candidates in Minnesota. My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is the latest to throw his hat in the ring. On the morning that Tim Walz announced he will no longer seek another term, Lindell tells Michele how he plans to win — no matter who the democratic nominee is. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya

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36:53

Trump's pardon of an NYPD detective was made possible...

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2025/12/24

It's damn difficult to get a Presidential pardon. Emmy-winning soap actress Martha Byrne worked tirelessly to get one for her husband, former NYPD detective Michael McMahon. Their story has all the makings of a Netflix drama. Martha and Michael tell Michele how the FBI falsely accused McMahon of coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. A judge sentenced McMahon to Federal prison, and the details are astounding. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and

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27:06

Is America prepared to take our values seriously?

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2025/12/17

There are brutal realities in the world today. Cancer is one. Terrorism is another. And political division is one that could wreck this country. What will it take to confront and rise above them? This is a bitterly honest Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her

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24:46

Republicans see a lane in Minnesota.

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Patrick Knight has entered the crowded field of Republicans who want to kick Tim Walz out of the Governor's mansion. He is a retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel who attended Georgetown Law and Harvard Business schools. He has been the CEO of food processing company... and he's coached youth hockey. Can he add Governor to his resume? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya

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24:45

She wants to continue fighting for Minnesota.

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/12/11

In February 2025, Lisa Demuth made history as the first Black lawmaker and first Republican woman to serve as Speaker of the House. Now she's running for Governor of Minnesota, looking to unseat Tim Walz. She shares her vision with Michele. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her

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28:05

Fraud in Minnesota has Tim Walz facing a blizzard of...

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2025/12/08

"Minnesota is in real trouble. The next governor needs to be battle-tested and solutions-oriented," writes Jeff Johnson. He joins Michele to explain why he thinks he is the candidate to unseat Tim Walz. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from

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33:20

Why does Tim Walz think he's deserving of a third term?

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/12/01

In this series of interviews with Republican gubernatorial candidates in MInnesota, we introduce you to Philip Parrish. Parrish says, "I am running as a Republican but reject the divisive tactics of partisan elites. My focus is on practical solutions and common ground to serve all Minnesotans, particularly the hardworking poor, with integrity and respect." Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy

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41:58

How to discover and rely on the better, and braver...

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2025/11/26

We say we want unity. Are you willing to do what it takes to achieve greater harmony in America? Or even just at your dinner table? There's a playbook that can help you. Meet Doug Teschner and Beth Malow of BetterAngels.org. They have written and self-published a book that can help: "Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships In Divided Times." They also publish on Substack: TogetherNow.Substack.com. Doug and Beth join Michele to discuss why America must be

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34:07

This doctor wants to defeat Tim Walz.

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Dr. Scott Jensen ran for Governor of Minnesota in 2022 and lost to Tim Walz. Jensen is running again, and he tells Michele how this time will be different. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she

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24:52

People are getting bored with Michelle Obama.

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Nicki Minaj earns even more respect. Bill Maher is 100-percent right about one political hot-button issue. Batya Unger-Sargon has some uncomfortable facts. And so much more on Wildcard Wednesday! Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from

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15:12

Will there be buyer's remorse in NYC?

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2025/11/05

Zohran Mamdani's acceptance speech in New York City gave voters a clearer picture of who he really is. Will there be buyer's remorse? Hear from CNN's Van Jones and Scott Jennings. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the

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36:24

She Sided with BLM, and They Called Her a Racist

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2025/11/03

Christina Buttons was a liberal. Until people called her a racist. She decided to dig into some of her long-held assumptions, and she learned just how dishonest the Left is. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day

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31:37

Thousands of Unaccompanied Minors Are Still Missing.

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Chris Clem is the former Customs and Borner Patrol Chief for the Yuma Sector in Arizona. He spent the first 100 days of the Trump 47 Administration helping RFK, Jr., implement systems for finding the thousands of unaccompanied minors who crossed into the US illegally. He shares shocking details about where these children are, and are not. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele

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32:54

Why can't Jesse Watters and Gayle King be friends?

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/10/22

A photo posted by Gayle King of a selfie she took with Fox News host Jesse Watters went viral. People on the left lambasted King for associating herself with the conservative firebrand. The reaction reflects what is wrong with the American Left: they can't stand it when people of different backgrounds get along. That's just one story in this Wildcard Wednesday episode. We also hear from Hakeem Jeffries, a masked Zohran Mamdani, and a man calling for the killing of "47." Michele Tafoya is a four-time

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26:50

Where are all the "Cease Fire Now" Protesters?

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2025/10/15

Charlie Kirk gets the Medal of Freedom. Hostages are reunited with their families. And there is deafening silence from the "cease fire now" crowd. Plus a video so adorable you'll want to share it with everyone. It's Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth

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30:20

Now that the hostages are home, what is next?

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Jonathan Schanzer is the Executive Director at the Foundation for the Defense of Freedom. He has been studying the Middle East for over thirty years, and he has written multiple books about the region, including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. Schanzer tells Michele how history was made today, what needs to happen next, whether the world will recognize a Palestinian State, and why President Donald Trump was the indispensable man for the moment. Michele Tafoya is a four-time

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37:39

A Million Kirks, or A Million Kimmels?

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Officer Deon Joseph shreds the Charlie Kirk haters and reveals how cops balance the badge with the Bible. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime

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34:38

Leaving the Democrat Party

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Are Black Americans really leaving the Democrat party? Jay V did. And he says he's not alone. He explains how Donald Trump influenced his move, and how Charlie Kirk influenced his mind. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the

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39:49

Wildcard Wednesday: Charlie Kirk Edition

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/09/17

How could something so heinous divided the US even more? Or has it? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for

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38:35

Is the Patriarchy Real?

The Michele Tafoya Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Author Tilly Dillehay Discusses Marriage, Motherhood & the Power of Being a Woman Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular +

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