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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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If California Governor Gavin Newsom sincerely believes climate change is an existential threat, why wasn’t his state better prepared to combat a fire he claims was started by climate change? Daniel Turner of PowerTheFuture.com joins Michele to talk about where green initiatives have undermined public safety. We ask the question, “Is smelt more important than human lives?” https://x.com/PowerTheFuture https://x.com/DanielTurnerPTF https://powerthefuture.com/ https://sleepcreme.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/tafoya-gold/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TikTok, Taiwan, and Trump. Michael Sobolik, Senior Fellow at The Hudson Institute and author of “Countering China’s Great Game,” discusses how the new Trump administration will deal with the escalating threat that is China. https://x.com/michaelsobolik https://x.com/HudsonInstitute https://www.usni.org/press/books/countering-chinas-great-game https://americanindependencegold.com/tafoya-gold/ https://sleepcreme.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Clark has been called out for saying Lamar Jackson would be the first authentically Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. But is that what Clark said? He was named in Sage Steele’s lawsuit against ESPN. Why? He and Aaron Rodger’s have feuded publicly. What started that? Ryan Clark sits with Michele and takes all questions. https://x.com/Realrclark25?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/realrclark/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/thepivotpodcast https://x.com/thepivot?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So Cal is burning. Trump wants Greenland. Pierre Poliviere wants Canada. Mark Zuckerberg finally wants free speech. It’s Wildcard Wednesday. https://sleepcreme.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE https://x.com/Michele_Tafoya?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author of the International Best-Seller, “The Parasitic Mind,” Professor Gad Saad lets loose on his loathing of Justin Trudeau. Saad also continues to warn about our “Suicidal Empathy” toward people who hate us. Why are we so stupid? Saad will blow your mind. https://x.com/GadSaad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.gadsaad.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Parasitic-Mind-Infectious-Killing-Common/dp/162157959X https://www.prizepicks.com/ https://sleepcreme.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why did Nick Adams desperately want to leave Australia to become a U.S. citizen? And once he did, what made him a Trump loyalist and friend? Meet the man who helped architect Trump’s outreach to young men in America. What made it effective? And what do this week’s terrorist attacks say about our national security three weeks prior to Trump’s inauguration? https://nickadamsmaga.substack.com/ https://www.nickadamsusa.com/ https://x.com/NickAdamsinUSA Enter to win a trip to Washington, DC for the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump. Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations for three nights, tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, and much more. To enter, click this link: http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Celtics to the Dodgers… From Kamala to Trump… From debates to devastating storms… it was a remarkable year. Michele takes you through the highlights with the sights and sounds that made 2024 so fascinating. Enter to win a trip to Washington, DC for the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump. Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations for three nights, tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, and much more. To enter, click this link: http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trump https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE https://sleepcreme.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Assassination attempts to Super Bowl Championships… From Taylor Swift to Luigi Mangione… it was a remarkable year. Michele takes you through the highlights with the sights and sounds that made 2024 fascinating. Enter to win a trip to Washington, DC for the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump. Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations for three nights, tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, and much more. To enter, click this link: http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trump https://sleepcreme.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE https://x.com/Michele_Tafoya?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1Victoria Coates is Vice President of National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation. She previously served as a national security advisor under President Trump. She answers many questions, including, “Why does Israel exist?” https://x.com/VictoriaCoates https://www.amazon.com/dp/164177455X?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_7AEJAP8B5P78Z3JZDXBQ&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_7AEJAP8B5P78Z3JZDXBQ&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_7AEJAP8B5P78Z3JZDXBQ&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 Enter to win a trip to Washington, DC for the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump. Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations for three nights, tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, and much more. To enter, click this link: http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On November 5th, we told the world where we stood: we want change. At this very moment, December 19, 2024, Congress is acting like they didn’t hear us. And you should be pissed off. Find out what they’re wasting time and tax-payer dollars on. Find out what Politifact thinks was the “Biggest Lie of the Year,” (stunningly tone deaf), and find out why Canada may be on the brink of a new dawn. https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE https://sleepcreme.com/ https://shareright.org/tafoya Enter to win a trip to Washington, DC for the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump. Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations for three nights, tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, and much more. To enter, click this link: http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some great stuff this Wildcard Wednesday… A glimpse into the future of Governor Tim Walz… a preview of the New Year for Justin Trudeau, and another media meltdown over Trump. Enter to win a trip to Washington, DC for the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump. Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations for three nights, tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, and much more. To enter, click this link: http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trump https://besthotgrill.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE https://sleepcreme.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Johnson of Archway Defense joins Michele to talk about the realities of evil confronting America. Assassination attempts — both successful and unsuccessful — are red flags. Illegal immigrants from China and Afghanistan are red flags. And drones may be red flags as well. Johnson gives an unvarnished take on what America should be preparing for in 2025. https://x.com/ArchwayDefense?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.archwaydefense.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE Enter to win a trip to Washington, DC for the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump. Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodations for three nights, tickets to the Presidential Inauguration, and much more. To enter, click this link: http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As The Supreme Court looks at a Tennessee’s law to ban gender-affirming care for minors, we look back to Michele’s interview with Brandon Showalter, a reporter who has covered the topic for years. We invite you to this encore presentation of a very timely issue. Warning, some of the content is graphic. https://x.com/BrandonMShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/brandon_showalter/?hl=en https://sleepcreme.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE https://shareright.org/tafoya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did you see Donald Trump on “Meet the Press”? Got you covered. Did you miss the reaction to the Daniel Penny verdict? Again, we got you. What about Taylor Lorenz and her recent use of the word, “Joy”? Must-see TV. And a musical performance that will leave you smiling — maybe even astonished. https://besthotgrill.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGGoyL8ZTed0wm7SifVaWk7tb7KhPqa5qfEszD7yIgfQsfIOr5RQKuRoCD6sQAvD_BwE https://shareright.org/tafoya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Daniel Penny trial is over, and Penny was found not guilty. Reaction has been swift. Where do you fall on this outcome? We hear from people who want to exploit this incident as well as others who see right through the grift. https://sleepcreme.com/ https://americanindependencegold.com/ https://besthotgrill.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The world is paying attention to the Supreme Court of the United States. SCOTUS is considering whether or not Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical procedures is constitutional. In the U.K., James ESSES — therapist, writer, activist and founder of Just-Therapy.org — is paying close attention. But his point of view may surprise you.www.JamesEsses.comwww.Just-Therapy.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How crazy is America right now? And are we on the road to recovery? In this episode, we talk about Pete Hegseth, Daniel Penny, Eric Adams, Hunter Biden, Gavin Newsom, Leslie Jones, The View, and Chicagoans fighting back. This is gold. https://besthotgrill.com/ https://sleepcreme.com/ https://shareright.org/tafoya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesota Democratic Congressman and former Presidential Candidate Dean Phillips understands politics. And there’s a lot he doesn’t like about it. He dishes with Michele. https://x.com/deanbphillips?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://x.com/repdeanphillips?lang=en https://www.relieffactor.com/ https://besthotgrill.com/ https://shareright.org/tafoya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michele reviews her favorite video clips from the week, including some fresh stuff from Kamala. The View is always must-see. And CNN doesn’t even trust CNN. It’s Wildcard Wednesday. https://besthotgrill.com/ https://sleepcreme.com/ https://shareright.org/tafoya https://x.com/Michele_Tafoya?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That’s the first line of the pinned post on the X account of Jordan Bach. Raised in Massachusetts as a Kennedy-Democrat, Bach asked himself a question after Trump won in 2016: “How did the media get it so wrong?” He did the work, all you have to do is listen to this episode for the answers. One of Michele’s favorite interviews ever, enjoy meeting Jordan Bach for yourself. https://x.com/jordanbach https://www.instagram.com/jordanbach/ https://besthotgrill.com/ https://sleepcreme.com/ https://shareright.org/tafoya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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there is nothing wrong with compassion and gratitude. but the idea that there is no such thing as a self man is just silly. we are all self made for better or worse. it sounds like the old communist lie told to make their followers covet and resent the so-called "one percent" for having more than they deserve.