Problematic Women

Working weekends, flights on Air Force One, and jockeying for position to ask press secretary Karoline Leavitt a question in the briefing room is all a part of life as a White House correspondent, according to Mary Margaret Olohan.     As a member of the “new media” in the White House, Olohan says the interactions between the corporate media reporters and journalists like herself are "by and large been pretty polite," but notes little differences between the two groups remain. For example, new media do not have a permanent seat in the briefing room, and Olohan jokes it is a little like the “Titanic because there is the elite first class and they sit in the seats, and then in the aisles you have the second class of the citizens who don't get seats.”    Olohan, author of “Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult,” spent years reporting on culture issues, including for The Daily Signal, before becoming the White House correspondent for The Daily Wire. She joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to explain the dynamic between the new and corporate media in the briefing room, and to share what will surprise most Americans about working as a White House correspondent.     Also on today's show, we discuss what Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's mayoral primary means for the Big Apple and the Democrat Party. Plus, we react to Brett Cooper joining Fox News as a contributor.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality is clashing with the narrative elite institutions have pushed on the country for years—and the American people are finally waking up and choosing sanity. Despite what corporate media claimed about the “No Kings” protests reflecting majority sentiment last weekend, the lack of energy and cohesion was clear. Ignore the shouting from all fronts—protesters, Democrat politicians, and the media. A majority of voters approve of the Trump administration's deportation efforts. Fifty-six percent (56%) of respondents to a recent Napolitan News Service survey said they either strongly or somewhat approve of the deportation of illegal aliens from the United States. While Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warns the Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations are a bad idea because entire sectors of the economy “could not function without immigrant labor,” more than 90% of the jobs at one facility were taken back by legal Nebraskans just days after a major ICE raid. Turns out Americans will do the work—they just have to be offered the opportunity. On this week's episode of Problematic Women, we're diving into the growing clash between elite narratives and everyday reality—from college grads struggling in a broken job market, to ICE enforcement restoring American jobs, to pop culture's identity crisis with stars like Sabrina Carpenter. It's a full spectrum of chaos, clarity, and the quiet return of common sense. Subscribe to The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-kinnett-cast/id1714879044⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:  Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Victor Davis Hanson: https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327   Follow The Daily Signal:  X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1    Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The violent anti-immigration enforcement riots that began in Los Angeles over a week ago have led to vandalism, destruction of property, and assaults on law enforcement. But one of the results of the riots its investigators likely did not intend was the creation of common ground between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump after the public fallout between the two men.  Tension between Musk and Trump entered public view when Musk said he did not believe the Congressional spending bill that includes much of Trump's agents could be both “big” and “beautiful.” Days later, on June 5, Musk fired off a series of posts on X bashing the bill, and even went so far as to share a post calling for Trump's impeachment. Trump also took multiple shots at Musk, writing that Musk had been “wearing thin” and threatened to terminate contracts Musk's companies have with the government.  But on June 8, following the outbreak of the riots in L.A., Musk shared two posts from Trump condemning the riots in the California city, raising eyebrows that maybe the men were moving toward reconciliation.  On June 11, Musk wrote on X, “I regret some of my posts about President [Donald Trump] last week. They went too far.” That same day, Trump told the New York Post that he was open to reconciling with Musk and said there were "no hard feelings." Did the rioters in L.A. remind the two men of their shared dislike of the radical left, ultimately setting them on a trajectory toward reconciliation? Impossible to know, but the fiery protests no doubt created an opportunity for the men to remember what they share in common - a desire to restore common sense policies to cities like L.A.  On this week's edition of "Problematic Women," we discuss the implication of the L.A. riots and the response from the political left and right.  Also on this week's show, we dig into the conflict between swimmer Riley Gaines and gymnast Simone Biles. Plus, Zachary Levi wants to start a non-woke movie studio. All this and more on this week's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years, a trip into Target on June 1 was the only reminder needed that the month is dedicated to celebrating “gay pride,” but not so this year.     Instead of a prominent display of chest binders and bathing suits designed for “tucking” private parts, as seen at Target in the summer of 2023, the major U.S. retailer is celebrating “Costal Classics” with red, white, and blue themed clothing this summer.     The shift comes just months after Target announced it was ending some of its DEI initiatives and follows several years of declining revenues for the retailer.     While Target appears to have gotten the memo that Americas want a more traditional and less woke agenda, Hollywood will always be the last to learn.     The popular HBO show “The Last of Us,” ended its first season with 8.2 million views in February 2023, according to The Hollywood Reporter. But the show's second season ended with half as many viewers. Why? It might have something to do with the show's denial of reality.     The show received criticism when one of the characters, who is a lesbian, learns that her partner is pregnant from a previous relationship and responds, “I'm going to be a dad.”     The season finale drew 3.7 million viewers, falling from 5.3 million when the show premiered in April.     On this week's edition of “Problematic Women” we discuss why these incidents and others point to a shift away from the radical woke ideology toward a desire for traditional values in America.     Also on today's show, we respond to the news for Biden administration press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is leaving the Democrat Party. Plus, the fight to protect life is far from over, a reality made evident by Planned Parenthood's the latest abortion numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make America Healthy Again, spearheaded by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is bridging political divides through a shared value for healthy living and a skepticism over the number of vaccines given to children.   Now, conservative pro-life moms and liberal mothers in Colorado who make their own GMO-free baby food have something to agree on—the health and well-being of our children should always be placed above politics. But even as Kennedy announced that the Centers for Disease Control will no longer requires the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy pregnant women and children in its immunization schedule, far-left politicians doubled down on their vaccine love.   On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the left's latest search for meaning and leadership as Democrats double down on losing policies that are isolating voters.   Also on today's show, the FBI is investigating the mayor of Seattle. We explain why. And Jordan Peterson found himself in an awkward situation during a recent debate. Was he set up for failure? Plus, singer Demi Lovato got married. What does her story reveal about childhood stars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With one broad stroke, Hillary Clinton called all conservative women handmaidens during remarks at an event in New York City earlier this month.    "Well, first of all, don't be a handmaiden to the patriarchy, which kind of eliminates every woman on the other side of the aisle, except for very few," Clinton said when asked what advice she would give to the first female president.    Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., are among the “few” Republican women who don't bow down to the patriarchy, according to Clinton.    Clinton made the comment during a discussion at New York City's 92nd Street Y on May 1, adding that the U.S. electing a female president is “so much harder than it should be.”    “If a woman runs who I think would be a good president, as I thought Kamala Harris would be and as I knew I would be, I will support that woman,” Clinton said.    Clinton's comments reveal a bizarre strategy on the political left – bash anyone who thinks differently than I do, and then play the victim and act surprised when the same people you berated don't support you.    Speaking as conservative women who have worked hard to earn countless opportunities from male and female bosses, who also happen to be conservative, it's both insulting and laughable to call women who believe in traditional values and protecting the unborn “handmaiden to the patriarchy.”    On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss our “oppression” as conservative women and take time to celebrate the women who, unlike Clinton, are acting as a powerful voice for all women, regardless of political views.    Also on today's show, days away from Memorial Day, the Trump administration has announced an investigation into the disastrous fall of Afghanistan and a “Golden Dome” to protect against missile attacks.    Plus, we breakdown some of the latest pop culture news as singer Lorde equates ditching birth control as “right wing.” And Trump says Taylor Swift is no longer hot. Is he right?  Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:  Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Signal Sitdown:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Follow The Daily Signal:  X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Rumble:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is an opportunity for the Middle East to be defined “by commerce, not chaos,” President Donald Trump said speaking at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.    The president is using the universal language of economic prosperity as he visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates this week - reminding the Middle East it can “exports technology, not terrorism.”    Trump has finalized multiple deals since the trip began, including “an agreement with Qatar to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion,” according to the White House. Trump also announced a $600-billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the U.S., mainly in areas of energy and technology.    In addition to his economic strategy, Trump continues to remind the Middle East why Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and to call for a deal between the U.S. and Iran that not only prevents the further development of Iran's nuclear program, but also stops Iran from funding terrorism.    Speaking in Qatar on Wednesday, Trump said Iran “must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars and permanently and verifiably cease pursuit of nuclear weapons. They cannot have a nuclear weapon.” On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we breakdown what you need to know about Trump's historic visit to the Middle East, and discuss if there is any hope for change in Iran.    Also on today's show, the far left has a fashion issue - they don't want to accidentally be mistaken as MAGA by what they wear. What to do? Dress messy instead, according to The New York Times.  The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2022, first time mothers averaged an age of 27, up from 21 in 1970, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With more women waiting to get pregnant, there is an increased need for resources and tools on staying fertile and overcoming fertility challenges in women's 30s and 40s. Grace Emily Stark, editor-in-chief of Natural Womanhood and a fertility instructor, says there are three things all women can start doing today to increase their chances of getting pregnant in the future. First, and arguably most important, according to Stark, is tracking your cycle, and not just on a mobile app. Because the health of a woman's menstrual cycle is directly tied to her overall physical health, Stark argues women can't afford to be ignorant about their cycle and what is, and is not, normal. Next, what we eat and drink can play a direct role in the body's ability to maintain a healthy cycle and in turn get pregnant. There is no reason any women should be drinking soda or using tobacco products, according to Stark. A low sugar and low carb diet with lots of healthy fats, protein, and fiber is the best way to ensure your body is prepared for pregnancy. Finally, Stark recommends consistent low intensity exercise for maintaining a healthy cycle and getting pregnant. High intensity exercise, like CrossFit, can place excessive stress on a woman's body, which in turn affects her hormones and her cycle, Stark explains. Today, the moment a woman can't conceive, much of modern medicine advocates for IVF, but as Stark explains on “Problematic Women,” it is important to first understand why your body is struggling to conceive, and to know the wide range of natural tools and resources available to increase fertility. The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you think of Trump's performance during his first 100 days in office?   Conservative America is fired up as President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in office! On this week's episode of “Problematic Women,” we break down the biggest political and cultural headlines shaking up the nation.  

Americans changed their news consumption habits years ago, but the White House press briefing room did not reflect these changes, that is until now. Despite floundering ratings at CNN and MSNBC, and outlets like the Washington Post hemorrhaging money, corporate media was long given deference across Washington D.C., especially at the White House. Now, with the Trump administration's creation of the “new media chair,” and opening the press briefing room to podcasters and social media influencers, the White House briefing room reflects where American people actually consume their news. Pew Research reports that 54% of Americans get their news from social media at least some of the time, and 27% of Americans said the same of podcasts. While the legacy media might view the changes in the White House press briefing room as “MAGA,” it is likely a future Democrat administration will pull from President Donald Trump's playbook. Granted, a Democrat administration is more likely to give “Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper access to press briefings over conservative podcaster Tim Pool, but either way, nontraditional media are likely in the briefing room to stay. On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women's Forum, joins the show to discuss the changing media landscape. Also on today's show, Hoffman details the dark history of Earth Day and explains how conservatives can practice conservation without falling prey to the left's false environmentalist talking points. Plus, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 “Pride and Prejudice” film. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The political Left is in search of a leader and appears to be turning to socialists like Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for direction. Sanders recently spoke at the music festival Coachella in California where he warned attendees of the dangers of elite oppressors. But who was Sanders speaking to? A crowd of elites who paid a minimum of $600 to attend a festival known for attracting celebrities. Sanders stop at Coachella is part of the “Fight the Oligarchy” tour he and AOC are currently embarking on in an effort to “move forward to take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country,” according to the tour's website. But the fun did not end there at Coachella. The Circle Jerks' singer Keith Morris called for an “army of Luigis,” referring to Luigi Mangione, the lead suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Morris' comments come the same week independent journalist Taylor Lorenz has received widespread criticism for a lightheaded interview on CNN discussing Mangione. “You're going to see women especially that feel like, ‘oh my God, right, like, here's this man who's a revolutionary, who's famous, who's handsome, who's young, who's smart. He's a person who seems like this morally good man, which is hard to find,'” Lorenz said before breaking into laughter. On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the Left's struggle to identity with normal Americans, and encourage Lorenz to find a better dating pool. Also on today's show, we explain what the SAVE Act really is and give you the latest news on why the Trump administration is suing Maine over their women's sports practices. The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take the issue of immigration - arguably President Donald's Trump number one policy priority. The Trump administration has released multiple videos of the deportation of illegal aliens set to popular songs like “Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Hey Goodbye” and “Closing Time.” The White recently joined the Studio Ghibli craze and created its own AI generated image of Trump and Vice President JD Vance, with the caption, "We do not ask permission from far-left Democrats before we deport illegal immigrants." The White House social media strategy appears aimed at unapologetic authenticity, even on personal issues. On Monday, the White House shared an image of the vice president with his mom in the briefing room as the two celebrated 10 years of sobriety for Bev Vance. Also on today's show, we discuss the recent “Hands Off” protest in Washington, D.C. and the attack on a pro-life activist. Plus, McMichael offers some dating advice to young women following her recent engagement. The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a difference two months can make. Since President Donald Trump took office, Rep. Harriet Hageman says she has seen “a lot of hope” among Americans. “We are in the middle of our Renaissance, and when I'm home, I feel that,” Hageman, R-Wyo., said. America is a “land of opportunity,” she continued, explaining she is seeing a spirit of freedom and optimism come out “of the Trump administration.”   By contrast, the Wyoming congresswoman says, “[w]hat comes out of the Biden administration and Democrat authority is control and dictatorship and telling us that everything is bad.”   Hageman has experienced the rich opportunities America offers firsthand. When Hageman's parents brought her home from the hospital, they had five children under the age of six, were $200,000 in debt, and only had $35 in their bank account.   The ranch home where Hageman lived with her parents and four older siblings as a small child did not have a telephone and initially did not even have electricity.   “We were pretty isolated, but we were raised where I was driving when I was four years old to help dad feed [the animals],” Hageman said.   “We were riding horses, we were moving cows, we were fixing fences, we were all very engaged in the ranching business because you had to be. I think it's one of the reasons that a lot of ranching families had lots of kids because that was the cheap labor and that was no exception in my family.”   Hageman went on to attend a community college in Wyoming and spent a couple years judging livestock before going on to law school and having a successful career as a trial attorney for 34 years. In 2021, she announced her run for Congress.   “The reason that I made the decision to run for Congress was that because Wyoming only has one representative, I think we really need to make it count.   We need to focus on what is in the best interest of Wyoming,” Hageman said. In 2022, Hageman defeated Republican incumbent and outspoken Trump critic Rep. Liz Cheney, and won reelection in 2024.   “I did not feel like my predecessor was here on behalf of Wyoming,” Hagemand said, referring to Cheney.   “I felt that she was here on behalf of herself, the military industrial complex, and then near the end, the effort to destroy president Trump and anyone who was one of his supporters.”    Hageman joins “Problematic Women” to share her journey to Congress and discuss the changes she has seen to the country since Trump took office on Jan. 20.   Also on today's show, we discuss how the Trump administration is restoring safety to America's streets through an aggressive crackdown on crime, and how the president's policies are rebuilding patriotism across the nation.   Watch the show above. The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservatives struggled to engage culture for years, and in some cases, willingly left the space to the radical left. Because of this, Adrienne Gray says she “always felt like sort of the black swan here in the conservative movement.” Many conservatives “condemn pop culture, we suppress it a lot, because we don't, again, align with a lot of the values and the activism that goes on with celebrities, but I believe that God created the arts to enjoy,” Gray told The Daily Signal.  Gray, a conservative pop culture expert and host of the “A Daily Pop,” says what while the political right has become better at engaging culture, she aims to be part of a “new wave” that allows conservatives to establish themselves in the field of arts and culture.  Trends within entertainment also point to a growing desire from consumers for content that is not aimed at pushing a leftist political agenda. Disney's recently released live action “Snow White” was fraught with tension over the “politically correct” way to portray the seven dwarfs, ultimately resulting in a CGI version of the dwarfs that contributed to film critics giving the movie a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, actress Rachel Zegler, who plays Snow White, touted the film's focus on the independent strength of women while downplaying the story's classic romantic storyline. The film earned $87.3 million globally during opening weekend, falling short of the film's $100 opening weekend goal, and far short of other classic Disney princess film's box office success. During opening weekend in 2015, "Cinderella" earned $132.5 million worldwide opening weekend, and in 2017, "Beauty and the Beast" earned $350 million. On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we share Gray's conversation on the role conservatives can play within pop culture, and discuss why “Snow White” failed to meet viewer's expectations.  Also on today's show, we discuss President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education and the president's actions to freeze federal funding to Planned Parenthood.  Plus, we bid farewell to long-time “Problematic Women” co-host Kristen Eichamer as she takes on a new adventure at the Department of Commerce.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It would have felt hypocritical to not speak up, Payton McNabb said, remembering how nervous she felt to confront the man standing in the women's bathroom on her college campus.  For months, McNabb had been advocating for the protection of women's sports and encouraging other women to do the same. She knew the price of surrendering female only spaces to men after a man spiked a kill shot into her face during a volleyball game when she was just 17 and a senior in high school. The incident left her with a serious concussion, permanently ending her dreams of playing collegiate sports.  So, when McNabb encountered a man in her college bathroom in the spring of 2024, she pulled out her phone, hit record, and ask him what he was doing in the ladies bathroom. McNabb shared the video on social media, and it quickly gained the attention of a wide audience, including her sorority, Delta Zeta.  After meeting with Delta Zeta leadership, McNabb was told she violated the sorority's “anti-bullying policy,” and was kicked out of the sorority.  Furthermore, the man McNabb confronted filed a Title IX complaint against her at her college and she spent months fighting back against that complaint, but ultimately prevailed and was cleared of all charges.  McNabb, who is barely 20, has already learned there can be a high cost to truth.  McNabb, an ambassador of Independent Women's Forum, joins “Problematic Women” to share her story in her own words. McNabb discusses the challenge of forgiving the man who injured her on the volleyball court, the pain of losing her Delta Zeta community, and what is next as she continues to advocate for the protection of women's sports and spaces.  Also on today's show, Emma Waters, Heritage Foundation Tech Policy Center policy analyst, shares a recent social media post from Elon Musk's son, who now identifies as a woman, claiming that his “assigned sex at birth was a commodity” since he was conceived through in vitro fertilization. Waters discusses the moral questions IVF raises, and how the process stands to negatively affect society at large.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March is Women's History Month, but some leftist influencers are encouraging women to use the month to express “feminine rage.” And some of this “rage” was on full display recently as many female Democrats refused to stand or clap during President Donald Trump's recent address to Congress. The leftist leaders sat in pink to recognize women, even though they had just voted to block a bill that would protect women's sports. A few female Democrats took this notion of “rage” it a step further, issuing a cringy “choose your fighter” video on TikTok. On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” Janae Stracke, vice president of outreach and advocacy at The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America, joins the show to discuss the effect of Democrats recent actions on women, and the ongoing budget fight on Capitol Hill. Also on today's show, we catch up on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama and discuss the likely TRUE story behind the fiasco. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump spoke to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, declaring “America is back.” Trump's speech came just six weeks after he was sworn in as the 47th president, and while it was not an official State of the Union address, the night generated all the pomp and circumstance of such an address. The president's speech highlighted the stories of Americans who have benefited from his policies and who were directly or indirectly harmed by Biden administration policies. Republicans stood and cheered all through the night and Democrats, on the other hand, held up signs reading “false” during much of Trump's address and refused to stand for Trump's invited guests—including D.J. Daniel, a child with brain cancer Trump made an honorary member of the Secret Service. On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” Natalie Winters, co-host of Steve Bannon's “War Room” and a White House correspondent, joins the show as we discuss the biggest moments from Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress. The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macy Maxson did not intend to become a lightning rod pushing back on the gender ideology agenda that has infiltrated so much of society, even feminine hygiene products. But when Maxon founded Garnuu, a tampon subscription company, in 2022, she wanted to affirm biological reality. “From the beginning,” Maxson says she decided her company would stand firm on the fact “that only women can get periods.” After Maxson launcher Garnuu, Tampax started using transgender activists, such as Dylan Mulvaney, to promote its products. Maxson said she watched as other tampon companies began moving away from feminine branding and word choice in product promotion, but Garnuu branded itself as a “girls only club.” That simple statement cost Maxson some customers who claimed stating that only women get periods was not loving. “We're just calling it a ‘girls only club' and it's just truth,” Maxson said. “How is that not loving? But OK, whatever, so then I just ran with it.” While some took offense to Maxson's firm position on biology, many more celebrated the way Garnuu upholds the dignity of women, leading to the small companies' growth. Garnuu customers are so “supportive” that Maxson says she quit her 9-5 job and is leading the rapidly growing company full time. Maxson joins “Problematic Women” at the Conservative Political Action Conference to discuss the challenges and rewards of launching a company, and her commitment to truth. Maxson also explains the value of cycle syncing, a process in which women strategically work with their bodies as hormone levels rise and fall during their cycle. Also on today's show, Alexo Athletica CEO Amy Robbins joins “Problematic Women.” Alexo Athletica is a conceal carry conducive athletic clothing brand. Order from Garnuu here: https://garnuu.com/ Order from Alexo Athletica here: https://alexoathletica.com/ The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On day one, President Donald Trump began dismantling the Biden administration's costly energy agenda and replacing it with practical and sustainable energy solutions.  Trump is restoring “balance” to American energy policy, according to Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women's Forum.  The Trump administration is taking steps to increase U.S. energy production through fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, abandoning the previous administration's green energy agenda. The president has also acted to restore common sense to America's energy and environmental regulatory agenda, signing an executive order to end the forced use of paper straws, and discontinuing the Consumer Product Safety Commission's investigation into gas stoves.  The decisions made in Washington, D.C. over energy production and environmental regulations don't stay there, they affect the price of goods at the store, gas pump, and even the availability of animal products. Hoffman joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to debunk some inaccurate but common claims about sustainable energy sources. She also explains the role of conservation in furthering a flourishing society.  Follow the links below to keep up with Gabriella Hoffman's work:  https://www.iwf.org/people/gabriella-hoffman/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/district-of-conservation/id1435126030 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sportswoman-show-women-who-hunt-fish-and-trap/id1737110197 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“There's no time like the present,” is an adage President Donald Trump appears to have taken to heart. Trump has been in office for less than a month and has successfully managed to keep every political journalist in America working overtime to keep up with the slew of actions.    Open Google Maps on your phone and zoom out. The Gulf of Mexico is now The Gulf of America. Biden administration DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is long gone, replaced by Secretary Kristi Noem, who this week “clawed back” $59 million FEMA allocated to house illegal aliens in luxury hotels in New York City. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is exposing waste in D.C. and actively shrinking a federal government that did nothing but balloon for the past four years. So far, all of Trump's cabinet picks, including Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have been confirmed, and all have pledged to restore common sense to the American government.    This Valentine's Day, “Problematic Women” is breaking down the biggest stories we are “swiping right” on. For all our readers who never had to use a dating app, you are blessed, and “swiping right” refers to letting someone know you are interested in starting a conversation.    While Democrats might not feel the love in Washington, Americans largely appear pleased with the barrage of action coming out of the Trump administration.    According to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll, Trump has a 53% approval rating and 70% of Americans say Trump is doing what he promised he would do.    Catch this week's edition of Problematic Women as we break down what Trump actions we are “swiping right” for. Plus, we share our favorite breakup and love songs, and offer some (hopefully helpful) dating tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A return to common sense and traditional values remains the theme of the Trump administration. In his first two weeks, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at ending the radical indoctrination in K-12 schooling and dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.   This fight to preserve the innocence of children is not new. Bonnie Wallace, a Texas native and Llano High School mother, has been advocating to protect children against unsolicited inappropriate content since 2021.   As a lifelong reader and member of the Llano County Library Advisory Board, Wallace said she was shocked to discover books for children as young as 12 contained sexual content, heavy drug use, and references to suicide.   She says that books found in Texas middle schools, high schools, and children's sections included instructions on how to best ingest heroine, guidance on using apps like Grindr, and instructions on obtaining abortions without parental knowledge.   Wallace explains that these same books, and others, appear on a list of 10,800 titles banned by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and she questions why books banned for prisoners are available in the children's section of libraries.    Even authors like Colleen Hoover have also addressed age appropriateness of their books. On Goodreads, Hoover stated that her books Verity, Too Late, and Ugly Love are not recommended for teens due to the adult nature of their content.  Wallace continues to speak before school boards, encouraging them to relocate books with inappropriate content to adult sections. Since she began advocating for these changes, the Llano County Library removed 17 books due to content concerns.   In response, seven Library patrons and at least one librarian have since filed lawsuits against the Llano County Library. Arguing that the removals violate their First Amendment rights. As of September 2024, a final ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is pending.   Wallace joins “Problematic Women” to discuss her fight to our children from inappropriate content.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The relationship between Israel and the U.S. is not one of charity, according to national security expert Victoria Coates.    Over the years, the “material assistance” the U.S. has provided Israel has shifted from largely being economic to “become security assistance,” Coates, vice president of the Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, told the “Problematic Women” podcast. “This is a mutual investment in our safety, and that has borne great dividends. It's not stuff we can talk about on the podcast, but I can just assure the audience that those are real.”    The Oct. 7th terrorist attack on Israel was not only a national security failure on the part of Israel, but also the U.S., according to Coates, who argues that the partnership keeps America's adversaries in the Middle East at bay.    “There's a reason the Iranians call us the big Satan and the Israelis the little Satan,” Coates said. “And everyone's going to go after the little Satan first. But if they get the little Satan, guess who's next?”    The relationship between Israel and the U.S. extends beyond the importance of the physical safety and survival of both nations and also includes a culture war - and issue Coates addresses in her new book, “The Battle For The Jewish State: How Israel―And America―Can Win.”   Coates joins “Problematic Women” to explain the history behind America's friendship with Israel, and how the two nations can work together toward mutual national security and cultural interests, and to discuss President Donald's Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.    Also on today's show, we discuss why the Trump administration is dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Plus, we break down our favorite red carpet looks from the Grammys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The policies coming out of Washington, D.C. have the potential to affect Americans who have not even been born yet, whether for good or bad.    The latest National Report Card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress pains an abysmal picture of education across the U.S.   The report card is published every two years and assesses the average reading and math scores for fourth and eighth graders. The report showed significant declines for students when it was published in 2022, but the decline was somewhat expected in the wake of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the assessment completed in 2024 and published Wednesday show little to no improvement for student's math and reading proficiency.  In 2024, 39% percent of fourth grade students performed at or above the proficient math level that is set by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. This is 3% higher compared to 2022, but 2 percentage points lower than in 2019.  Eighth grade math scores are at 28% proficiency, which is about the same as 2022 scores, but eight points lower compared to 2019.  Reading scores showed an even greater decline than math.    In 2024, 31% of fourth grade students performed at or above the proficient level on the reading assessment. This is a 2 percentage point decline compared to 2022 and 4 percentage points lower than 2019, according to the report card.    And 30% of eighth grade students performed at or above the proficient level in 2024, which was not significantly different from 2022, but lower compared to 2019.   But not all the news coming out of the government is negative for our kids right now. Take the confirmation hearing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.   Kennedy, who President Donald Trump has tapped to head the Department of Health and Human Services, testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. He argued that the U.S. healthcare and food system needs to do a better job of keeping American's healthy, and this can begin by taking practical steps to remove processed foods from school lunch programs.    Or take the executive order Trump signed Tuesday to ban the use of federal dollars to fund or support irreversible transgender medical interventions for children.    On this week's edition of "Problematic Women," Madison Marino Doan, co-author of "Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation," joins the show as we breakdown the ways the biggest pieces of news coming out of Washington could affect the next generation for years to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White House reporter Reagan Reese says she had more interactions with President Donald Trump in just one day than she did with President Joe Biden over the year and a half she spent covering the Biden White House.    It was not unusual for the Biden administration to “call a lid,” a term used to dismiss White House reporters at the end of the news day, around 4:00 p.m., according to Reese. If the first two days in office are any indication, Reese says she expects to be working much longer hours while Trump is in office.    Even after leaving the White House at 7 p.m. Tuesday night, Reese, who has worked as The Daily Caller's White House correspondent since August 2023, said Trump was still working in the Oval Office.    Reese joins this week's edition of "Problematic Women" to discuss the first 48 hours of the Trump administration and Trump's interactions with the press since he was sworn in on Monday.    Also on today's show, we discuss the slew of executive orders Trump has already signed on issues ranging from securing the southern border to requiring some federal employees to return to in person work. Plus, we share our favorite fashion looks from Inauguration Day!   Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California lawmakers appear almost as afraid of President-elect Donald Trump as they do of the wildfires that have raved 40,000 of their state. With fires still burning across Los Angeles County, California Democrats met to authorize $50 million in the state's budget to “Trump proof” California.   State Senate Budget Committee Chair Scott Wiener, a Democrat, on Monday said he will amend the legislation to designate $25 million to provide illegal aliens living in California with legal services to avoid deportation. Trump and Tom Homan, who Trump tapped to be his border czar, have pledged to launch mass deportations of illegal immigrants, beginning with criminal illegal aliens.   “My GOP colleagues say we have to choose between helping LA recover from wildfires & protecting CA from Trump. But we can do both,” Wiener wrote on X.   AccuWeather estimates the total damage and economic loss from the California wildfire to be between $250 billion and $275 billion. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed at least $2.5 billion in emergency response funding in response to the fire.   But California Democrats are not the only bracing for the changes set to take effect under a Trump administration. The U.S. military has also been put on notice regarding it's DEI policies and previous vaccine mandates. If confirmed as Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth told senators during his hearing Tuesday that he will remove the woke agenda from the U.S. military and reinstate members of the military who were discharged for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.   On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the ways the incoming Trump administration is putting the radical left on notice and bringing accountability back to government. Plus, we discuss the left's reaction to the news that Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that culture has heavily influenced politics over the years. Gay couples appeared in movies and TV shows long before the Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015. Likewise, Marxist and socialist ideals have been glorified in Hollywood, making way for those ideas to be promoted by lawmakers in Washington.    Now, conservative politics appear to be influencing culture in a way that has not been seen for some time.    The political right watched in surprise Tuesday as Mark Zuckerberg, the chairman and CEO of Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced that Meta is embracing a free-speech model. Zuckerberg explained that Meta, which also includes Instagram, will end its use of “fact-checkers” and will instead move to a community-notes style of moderation, such as the one that the platform X currently uses.    “The recent elections also feel like a cultural tipping point towards once again prioritizing speech,” Zuckerberg said in a video announcing the changes. “So, we're going to get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies, and restoring free expression on our platforms.”    The shift doesn't stop there. Before the 2024 presidential election season, few cultural figures openly expressed conservative views, but now everyone from Elon Musk to actor Zachary Levi to filmmaker Justine Bateman are speaking out freely about the conservative policy views they support.    On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we examine some of the ways in which the 2024 election has already begun to affect American culture.    Also on today's show, we discuss why Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to announces his resignation, the bipartisan passage in the House of the Laken Riley Act, and opine over the engagement of actress-singer Zendaya and actor Tom Holland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crunchy moms who have spent years telling their child's pediatrician they want to limit the vaccines their child receives may soon have an advocate in Washington, D.C.    Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to head the Department of Health and Human Services, is spending the week before Christmas meeting with Senators on Capitol Hill ahead of his expected confirmation hearing early next year.    Kennedy has branded himself as the leader of the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, or MAHA, raising concerns over the obesity in this country, the processed food in American grocery stores, and the vaccines given to children.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2000, one in every 150 children had been identified with autism spectrum disorder. By 2020, this number had risen to one in every 36 children. Kennedy has voiced support for studies to examine if the rise in autism is linked to the increasing number of vaccines given to babies and children.    “I'm not anti-vaccine, I just want good science,” Kennedy said in April during an appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” adding, “I am against vaccine mandates.”    Trump says he expects Kennedy to present him with reports on vaccines, but has assured the American people that they will still have access to vaccines.    “You're not going to lose the polio vaccine,” Trump told reporters during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday.  Kennedy's “MAHA” movement comes at a time when many Americans are embracing health trends. The U.S. wellness economy is valued at $1.8 trillion, according to Global Wellness Institute. From ditching seed oils to taking a cold plunge, many Americans increasingly appear interested in living healthier lives.    On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the popular health trends of 2024, how Kennedy could change the nation's approach to health and wellness, and ways to avoid some of those Christmas goodies.    Plus, God's Goop founder Justyn McAndrews joins the show to discuss the surprising health benefits of beef tallow - the perfect gift for your crunchy friend or family member this Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like clockwork, December brings the anticipation of Christmas, holiday gatherings with families and friends, and the release of your personalized Spotify Wrapped.  For you Pandora or Apple Music users out there, Spotify delivers a personalized “year in review” to each of its users in early December. Music lovers learn who their top artists were for the year, which songs they listened to most, and how their music preferences evolved over the year. Attend any Christmas party with those from Generation Z or Millennials and you are bound to hear at least one reference to “my Spotify Wrapped.”  Inspired by Spotify Wrapped, on this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we reveal what America's Spotify Wrapped would be for 2024. First, we kick off the conversation with the top five political figures of the year, followed by the biggest cultural names, and the major events that drove the news cycle each quarter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Civil War, the equal protection clause was added to the Constitution as part of the 14th Amendment to protect the rights of black Americans. Simply stated, the equal protection clause provides that every American is to be treated equally under the law.  In the case United States v. Skrmetti, attorneys representing the U.S. government argued Wednesday before the Supreme Court that the clause in the Constitution prevents states from banning transgender medical treatments for minors. (The case, which comes out of Tennessee, is named after that state's chief law enforcer, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.) The problem with the government's argument, Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow Sarah Parshall Perry says, is that the high court already has determined that the equal protection clause applies only to immutable characteristics, qualities someone is born with, such as race or nationality.  “The Supreme Court has never determined that something that is subjective and internal, something that you choose and you act upon, is sufficient for constitutional protection,” Perry says on The Daily Signal's “Problematic Women” podcast.  The Supreme Court has been asked to give protection under the equal protection clause to individuals with a certain poverty status or education level, Perry says, but “both times the Supreme Court has said, ‘No way.'”  The case before the high court follows passage of a Tennessee law banning transgender medical treatments for anyone under 18. Perry predicts that the court will send the issue back to the American people, allowing each state to pass laws regarding minors and such gender treatments.  Perry joins this episode of “Problematic Women” to discuss the high-profile case and its likely outcome.  Also on today's show, we discuss President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden. And later, we sit down with Dr. Ingrid Skop, vice president and director of medical affairs for Charlotte Lozier Institute, to discuss the organization's recent study on the abortion pill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Thanksgiving, “Problematic Women” is stepping out of the studio and celebrating the rich history and traditions of the holiday with a homemade meal. Join hosts Virginia Allen, Kristen Eichamer, Lauren Evans, and friends as they make Thanksgiving dinner together in this special cooking edition.  WATCH the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoW-Z27kAyHuh0pYiE8h4ns- Since its inception almost a decade ago, The Daily Signal's “Problematic Women” podcast has been proud to report on stories and policy issues that conservative women care about.  As women who are pro-life, pro-American, and pro-traditional values, we don't fit the radical Left's definition of what a strong woman should be. We are “problematic” a leftist narrative of feminism, and that's OK. In fact, we embrace it!  Whether you are a loyal fan of the show or catching it for the first time, we hope you enjoy this special cooking edition of “Problematic Women.” Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Jose Antonio Ibarra has been found guilty of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra, 26, is an illegal alien from Venezuela. He waived his right to a jury, leaving his fate in the hands of Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard, who sentenced Ibarra Wednesday to life in prison without parole. Haggard found Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts, including felony murder and malice murder, aggravated assault with intent to rape, kidnapping with bodily injury, obstructing a person making an emergency call, aggravated battery, tampering with evidence, and peeping Tom, Fox News and CNN reported. We discuss the timeline of events leading the Riley's murder on this week's edition of Problematic Women.

“Well, I didn't see that coming” has been a somewhat common refrain on Capitol Hill this week as President-elect Donald Trump announces his picks to lead his forthcoming administration. Trump has built his brand on breaking the mold of politics and continues the trend with his Cabinet appointments.  Not every choice has been a surprise. Susie Wiles has long been on Trump's short list to be his chief of staff, given her years of loyalty to the president and her success in managing Trump's reelection campaign. Wiles will make history as the first female chief of a president's staff.  And Tom Homan's experience in Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, coupled with his positive relationship with Trump, made him an obvious choice for “border czar.” But some of Trump's picks were unexpected, though not necessarily in a bad way. On this week's edition of "Problematic Women," Hannah-Claire Brimelow joins the show to discuss Trump's Cabinet picks and why some are so surprising. We also fact-check some recent abortion claims. Enjoy the show!

Donald Trump is now president-elect again. The polls predicted a close race with Kamala Harris, and many Americans believed the winner would not be called for multiple days.  Instead, Trump won a historic victory that became clear shortly after midnight. The 2024 presidential election was filled with surprises, historic firsts, and political shifts.    Trump is only the second president in U.S. history to win two nonconsecutive terms. Democrat Grover Cleveland served as president from 1885-1889 but lost reelection to Benjamin Harrison. He went on to run again, win, and serve as president from 1893-1897.  Trump, however, becomes the first Republican president to be elected to nonconsecutive terms.    Early Wednesday morning, Americans not only learned that Trump had won the electoral vote but the popular vote, which eluded him in 2016 and 2020. A Republican has not won the popular vote since George W. Bush did it in 2004.    The political Left may be likely to remind Americans that Trump is the first convicted felon to win the presidency. At age 78, Trump also becomes the oldest president to be elected.    Trump's victory also represents a historic shift away from the traditional Republican Party. Endorsements and support from figures such as entrepreneur Elon Musk, activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and comedian-podcaster Joe Rogan apparently attracted voters to Trump who otherwise might have chosen to back another candidate, or not vote at all.  Although Musk, Kennedy, Rogan, and Trump himself promote many conservative policies, they are a far cry from the Republican Party of 50 or 60 years ago.    On this week's episode of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the historic nature of the 2024 presidential election and reflect on the biggest moments of the campaign season.  

American voters are casting their ballots with only five days left until Election Day. On this spooky edition of Problematic Women, we reflect on the 2024 Presidential campaign highlights and the final few days of the Harris and Trump campaigns. Will this election be a trick or treat? That's for all you problematic women to decide!

Kamala Harris' campaign appears to have only one strategy to earn female votes, according to author and conservative social media influencer Isabel Brown.  “To the elected left today, I think women equal votes for abortion,” Brown says, adding, they see you as "a dollar sign associated with the abortion industry.”  While Democrats' strategy to win female voters this election cycle is laser focused on abortion, the political left is working hard to appeal to men after spending the better part of two decades demonizing masculinity.  In an effort to brush claims of “toxic masculinity” under the rug, Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have discussed their ownership of guns and released a campaign ad with men bragging about eating “carburetors for breakfast” and cooking “steak rare.”  The Harris campaign's effort to appeal to male voters is likely driven, at least in part, by data showing that Gen Z male voters are increasingly leaning politically right.  “Gen Z men, namely 17-year-olds, seniors in high school right now, are politically the most conservative they've been in America in 50 years,” according to Brown.  According to an Axios report on a recent Harvard Youth Poll, 26% of men ages 18-24 identify as conservative, which is five points higher than men ages 25 to 29. While Gen Z women skew heavily to the left, even outlets like The New York Times are acknowledging that some young men “feel that rapidly changing gender roles have left them behind socially and economically” and “see former President Donald J. Trump as a champion of traditional manhood.” With less than two weeks until the 2024 presidential election, the battle for the Gen Z vote is likely already settled.  Brown joins "Problematic Women" to discuss the role the abortion issue is playing in this election, and how Democrats have isolated young male voters.  Also on today's show, we dig into concerns over the damaging effects of various forms of birth control, and Brown shares her own story of how “the pill” changed her life for years. 

Kids are not running for public office, enacting laws, litigating policy, or even voting, and yet children often bear the weightiest consequences for the bad policies adults implement.  “I get angry when kids are victimized because adults refuse to do the right thing,” says Katy Faust, the founder and president of the pro-children advocacy organization Them Before Us. “It's an injustice at the individual level and at the national level.” If protecting the well-being of children were the first priority of adults in public policy-related decisions, all of society would benefit, Faust contends. Sadly, adults have repeatedly chosen to place their own gratification in marriage, family formation, economic policies, border politics, and so on, ahead of the interests of kids.  “Adult-centric policy,” Faust says, is policy that gratifies “adults in the immediate, but then kids have to pay the price.” Take, for example, the issue of marriage. For decades now, phrases like “kids are resilient,” and “children just need love” have been used to justify adult decisions to divorce, cohabit with a partner, or marry a same-sex partner. In reality, these nice phrases are nothing more than permission slips for adult desires to override the interests of children, she says.  “Unfortunately, when you see that transformation away from a child-centric understanding of marriage toward an adult-centric understanding of marriage, children are victimized,” she says. In vitro fertilization has recently taken center stage as a major issue in the 2024 presidential election with both Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump declaring their fervent support for the practice. Yet neither candidate acknowledges that thousands of embryos that were created through IVF, and that are fully capable of life, will be put into a freezer and “often don't come out,” Faust says.  Faust, the author of a number of books—including her latest, “Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children”—joins “Problematic Women” to discuss the ways political agendas consistently harm children in the name of adult gratification. 

he vast majority of America's meat supply comes from four major companies, leaving little room in the market for smaller farms to compete. JBS Foods, National Beef Packing Co., Tyson Foods, and Cargill combined hold 85% of the market, leading to the closing of thousands of family farms.  “Any time something is consolidated … you're going to deal with more issues, like cleanliness, with health issues for animals, because now you're cramming them into smaller spaces. You're just worrying about quantity over quality,” says Brooke Ence, co-founder of From The Farm.  Growing up in a family of farmers and ranchers, Ence says, she became troubled as she watched family-owned farms and ranches forced to close their doors, and Americans become sicker eating food that is mass produced.  In response to what Ence calls the centralization of America's food production system, Ence, an entrepreneur, social media influencer, and former famed CrossFit athlete, together with A.J. Richards founded From The Farm, a company aiming to connect Americans directly to small farmers and ranchers across America.  The goal of From The Farm is to create “a parallel economy, where producers can now have a direct line … to people around the country who are looking for healthy food,” Ence says. “We help a customer shake the hand that feeds them.”  From The Farm's website allows Americans to find local farms near them where they can purchase goods directly and allows farmers and ranchers to advertise to consumers. The company is fully operational, but it's still building out its platform and seeking additional farmers to join the platform and for investors to take part in creating that “parallel economy.”  Ence sits down with the hosts of the “Problematic Women” podcast to discuss the issues in America's supply chain. She also shares her own story of becoming a top CrossFit athlete, a passion that has opened many doors for her, including having a role in the superhero film “Wonder Woman.” From the Farm: https://fromthefarm.org/ Fund the Mission: https://wefunder.com/fromthefarm Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fromthefarmus/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromTheFarmUSA Follow Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/brookeence/?hl=en

With only 34 days until the 2024 presidential election, vice presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance faced off on the debate stage Tuesday night.    CBS hosted the vice presidential debate in New York City, and "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell and "Face the Nation" chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan moderated.    Walz, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' running mate, and Vance, Republican Donald Trump's running mate, are both relatively new to the political limelight. Walz was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006. After serving half a dozen terms in the House, Walz was elected Minnesota governor in 2018. Vance won his Senate election in 2022 after his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” became a New York Times bestseller.    On this week's edition of Problematic Women, we discuss the biggest moments form the vice presidential candidate debate. Plus, Yael Eckstein, president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, joins the show to discuss Iran's attack on Israel and how the one year anniversary of Oct. 7 will be remembered in Israel. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription   Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda

After Elon Musk shared a deep fake Kamala Harris campaign ad, California Gov. Gavin Newsom took action to crack down on the AI technology. Should there be limits and restrictions on deep fake usage? How far is too far? And would restrictions violate the first amendment? We discussed with tech policy expert Kara Frederick on this week's edition of Problematic Women. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription   Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda

Less than a week after Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that “it's up to the American people to stop him” at the presidential debate, the Secret Service thwarted a second assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach. Ryan Wesley Routh faces two gun charges, but Americans are blaming politicians and major news outlets for pushing the overheated rhetoric that encouraged this behavior. The Left likewise raised concerns about dangerous rhetoric from Trump after he accused Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, of eating cats and dogs.

Moments after the end of the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift issued her endorsement. “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote in a post on Instagram. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift added, signing the post “Childless Cat Lady,” a clear dig at Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Trump's running mate. Are we surprised? No. Swift has made her political leanings clear, much to the disappointment of some of her fans. In fact, Swift may have clearer political views on some issues than the candidate she endorsed. Asked why she had changed policy positions on issues like fracking, a buy-back program for assault weapons, and decriminalizing the border, Harris either could not, or would not answer during Tuesday night's ABC debate. “I know you say that your values have not changed, so then why have so many of your policy positions changed?,” ABC's Linsey Davis asked Harris. “So, my values have not changed,” Harris began. “I'm going to discuss ever one, at least ever point that you've made,” she said, before going on to say she would not ban fracking, and then discussing her views on the economy and protecting the vulnerable, social security, and medicare. “My values have not changed,” Harris said again, without addressing her change is policy on the border or assault weapons. Trump spent much of the ABC debate on the defensive, appearing to take the bait in nearly every trap Harris laid for him, from his father's success as a businessman to the size of his campaign rallies. On this week's edition of Problematic Women, Reagan Reese, White House correspondent for the Daily Caller, joins the show for a deep dive post-debate recap of the night's biggest wins, losses, and memorable moments. Enjoy!

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in person for the first time Tuesday evening as they face off during the ABC presidential debate.  Though the second presidential debate of the season for Trump, this will be Harris' first time going toe to toe with Trump after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race following his disastrous debate performance on June 27.  The debate, which begins at 9 p.m. EST, is being held at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.  The candidates have made their dislike for one another very clear in the weeks leading up to the debate, so, will they be able to maintain a sense of decorum and remain focused on policy issues? How will Harris address the high inflation under the Biden administration? And will Trump discuss his position on abortion?  Tune into today's bonus episode of Problematic Women with guest Emily Jashinsky, UnHerd's Washington D.C. Correspondent and host of Undercurrents, as we discuss what to watch for during tonight's debate. 

It's been more than 20 years since the federal government spent less than it made. You could say that Congress was doing “girl math” before it was cool. On this week's edition of Problematic Women, we dig into the Congressional budget process, and why Congress fails time and again to balance the budget. Also on today's show, we celebrate the start of the college football season with some controversial news over sign stealing. And Ilona Maher is back in headlines for her bikini shoot with Sports Illustrated. We bring you all the tea on this and more. Enjoy the show! Plus, catch behind the scenes content of Problematic Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/problematic...

Americans over the age of 25 have been thoroughly confused since singer Charli XCX wrote on X “Kamala IS brat” the day President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for president and endorsed his vice president to be his successor.    No, Charli XCX was not calling Harris a brat, but was saying she “is brat.” The singer released an album titled “Brat” in June, and the expression “brat summer” proceeded to take on a life of its own. Confused? So were we.    According to the Urban Dictionary, “brat summer” means “An unapologetic party or ‘messy' girl aesthetic for the summer based on the vibes of Charli XCX's new album, ‘Brat.'” The album includes songs with titles like “Club Classics” and “Mean Girls.”   Whether or not Harris embraces the Gen Z “brat summer” vibes, the label stuck. The media have not had the opportunity to ask Harris how she feels about being called “brat” because the Democratic presidential candidate has not done an interview with the media since she became the party's nominee. But that will change Thursday when Harris sits down for an interview with CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash.    Hopefully, Bash's questions go much deeper than Harris' opinions on being called “brat.” Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will sit for the interview alongside Harris, a move that has received criticism from conservatives.    “The woman who wants to be the first female president of the United States can't do an interview on her own? Interesting … and embarrassing,” political commentator Katie Pavlich wrote on X.    Despite Harris' absence of news media interviews or clear policy proposals, the American people can safely assume a Harris administration will be Biden administration 2.0.    On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we launch our first live video show with a deep dive into the Democratic National Convention, Harris' avoidance of the press, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to drop out of the race and endorse former President Donald Trump.

The 2024 presidential election is less than three months away. The first debate between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and Republican former President Donald Trump is set for Sept. 10, but you don't have to wait until then to know where Harris stands on several major issues on the minds of conservative women this election.  When it comes to abortion, gender ideology, and parental rights, it's hardly a secret where Harris stands. Actions speak louder than words, and the current vice president has made her policy positions on those issues clear time and again throughout her political career. Christiana Kiefer, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the podcast for a bonus episode to discuss Harris' record on these issues in California state government and as vice president.  Enjoy the show!

Up on today's Problematic Women – We welcome the director of Independent Women's Law Center May Mailman to discuss Biden's new Title IX rule taking effect this week. As an Ohio resident, May also shares some insights into who Sen. J.D. Vance really is. And with the election three months away, the noise is getting louder. We cut through that noise to remember what issues actually matter. And as always, we'll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week! Enjoy the show!

Up on today's Problematic Women – We welcome the director of Independent Women's Law Center May Mailman to discuss Biden's new Title IX rule taking effect this week. As an Ohio resident, May also shares some insights into who Sen. J.D. Vance really is. And with the election three months away, the noise is getting louder. We cut through that noise to remember what issues actually matter. And as always, we'll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up on today's Problematic Women, we talk about the highlights of the last year - I mean week! President Joe Biden is out of the 2024 presidential race, and Vice President Kamala Harris is in as the likely Democratic nominee. We discuss what this means for the election cycle. Then, the Secret Services' director resigned on Tuesday. We breakdown what led to this. And finally, the Olympics start tomorrow! And as always, we'll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Signal's “Problematic Women” podcast is on-site in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. On this week's edition, we discuss the biggest moments so far from the RNC, the implications of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and why Trump chose Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was 2017 and President Donald Trump had just arrived in the Oval Office. The Women's March took to the streets of D.C. proclaiming a message of “strength,” but Sarah Stonestreet did not see empowerment, but anger. “The overarching message was [a] middle finger to the chauvinistic world,” Stonestreet says of the marchers, adding that the underlying theme appeared to be “pursue your own happiness, no matter the casualties.” With three daughters of her own, Stonestreet did not want the Women's March to be telling her daughters, or women across America for that matter, what it means to be a strong woman, so she took action and launched a podcast to speak truth into the lives of girls and women. Now, every week, on the “Strong Women” podcast Sarah sits down with women like Joni Eareckson Tada, Kori Robertson, and Katy Faust to ask them to share their stories of overcoming hardship to daily live out what it means to be a woman clothed in strength. Stonestreet joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to answer the question, what is a strong woman? And What does the Bible say about what it means to be a woman of integrity and courage?Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up on today's Problematic Women podcast, we're celebrating Independence Day with some patriotic trivia. Then, how has leftist media responded to last week's presidential debate? And how did the debate change the political landscape? And as always, we'll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.