Pull Up A Chair with Ashley Mayer

I don't have an opinion in regards to abortion that is either simply pro-life or pro-choice, it's a topic I tend to stay away from but with Justice Alito's draft leaking, I had to talk about it. This episode is to inform everyone about what is going on and what everything means!

Loudon County School Board sexual assault scandal, Youngkin wins gubernatorial race in Virginia, what happens next in upcoming elections.

Ashley and Malia discuss vaccine mandates, health, and fighting against the system in America. The main takeaway is this: it is up to us, we the people, to take back our freedom and liberty. Malia Shirley is a political activist based in Nebraska. Malia has been involved in local politics since she was a high school student, and when she attended Creighton University, she co-founded and was president of one of the most influential, conservative student organizations in the country at the time. Currently, she is the Secretary of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Nebraska and serves as the Director of the Nebraska Freedom Coalition. Malia advocates for individual freedom while consulting with and campaigning for Nebraska and America First candidates. Through her efforts, Malia's fiery approach has influenced Nebraska's political culture at all levels. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @pullupachair.podcast Facebook: Pull Up A Chair With Ashley Mayer Twitter: @PullUpAChairAM Keep up with Malia Shirley and the Nebraska Freedom Coalition: Malia's Instagram: @malia_shirley Malia's Twitter: @SHIRLEYtemple__ Nebraska Freedom Coalition Instagram: @nebraskafreedom Nebraska Freedom Coalition Twitter: @nebraskafreedom

The Biden Administration has created a huge foreign policy blunder in its dealings with the Afghanistan withdrawal. With 13 confirmed United States Service Members confirmed dead, many are saying this is Biden's worst day in his presidency and some are calling for his resignation or impeachment.

Dylan Escoll is a Jewish American man who fights against antisemitism and discrimination in all its forms. He works closely with the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in support of philanthropic initiatives that both provide education on Jewish issues and help with the fight against antisemitism. Additionally, while Dylan has family in Israel, his immediate family in the U.S. works on the front lines of normalizing relations between Israel and other Arab nations. Ashley invites her friend, Dylan Escoll, to discuss the current conflict between Israel and Palestine. Americans have taken to social media to show support for either side. The issue is that few understand the history and nuance behind both Israel and the current conflict. Misinformation has been widespread within the last few weeks so Dylan and Ashley aim to set the record straight. The two discuss the history of Israel, the truth about the current situation, the rise of antisemitism, social media misinformation, and more.

President Joe Biden has completed his First 100 Days in Office. Gas prices are rising, the value of the dollar is decreasing, and inflation is likely due to overstimulating the economy. Vaccines are now available to most Americans but Americans are still required to wear masks. The border is being flooded with migrants and the White House is mostly silent. Ashley gives her opinion on the Biden Administration and predicts what is to come.

Ashley welcomes her first ever guest, Caroline Schroeder. Caroline is a survivor of sexual assault and had first-hand experience with Title IX when she was a student at LSU. Since graduating from LSU in May of 2020, she has worked as a freelance writer for philanthropic organizations, which she says has been useful as she continues to advocate for survivors and demand that LSU reform its policies for responding to sexual and domestic violence. In this episode, Caroline shares her story as a survivor of sexual assault and how dealing with Louisiana State University's Title IX proceedings led to a bigger scandal. Ashley and Caroline discuss the differences of President Obama and President Trump's Title IX policies, the Me Too movement, the notion of believe all women, and feminism.

After going through a traumatic period in her life, Ashley has decided to choose strength instead of silence.

In the wake of the devastating mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, the president, media, and gun control activists have called for a ban on assault weapons. Ashley dissects the 2nd Amendment and counters the argument that the 2nd Amendment is outdated and loosely interpreted by gun rights activists. Ashley also discusses data on mass shootings, gun bans, and gun control. Additionally, social media activists wasted no time in politicizing the mass shooting, yet Ashley offers a response and calls for action that provokes real change. Follow Pull Up a Chair on Social Media Instagram: @pullupachair.podcast Facebook: Pull Up a Chair with Ashley Mayer Twitter: @PullUpAChairAM

First, the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, is under way. Due to this case's publicity, the jury selection process has been difficult. Ashley discusses whether Chauvin could be acquitted or found guilty, and whether or not the court of public opinion could sway the decision. Second, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo now faces seven sexual harassment allegations. Given that over 140 elected officials have called for him to resign, Ashley talks about the question of his resignation. Next, Ashley explains her belief that Kentucky State Republicans have violated the First Amendment in a recent bill that has passed through the Kentucky State Senate. Finally, Ashley briefly explains the crisis at our southern border. Follow Pull Up a Chair on Instagram: @pullupachair.podcast Sources: Derek Chauvin Trial USA Today - Derek Chauvin Trial Live New York Times - George Floyd Protest Timeline Twin Cities - Timeline: George Floyd to Derek Chauvin CNN - Derek Chauvin Trial Jurors Star Tribune - Minneapolis to pay $27 million to George Floyd's family Washington Post - What killed George Floyd? Andrew Cuomo Inside Edition - Biden Says Cuomo Should Resign If Investigation Finds Sexual Harassment Claims Are True New York Mag - Everyone Who Has Called for Governor Cuomo to Resign ABC News - Cuomo should resign if allegations confirmed: Biden Kentucky Police Bill WDRB - Kentucky Senate bill making it a crime to insult police officers Washington Post - Kentucky Senate votes to criminalize insulting police in way that could cause violent response New York Post - Kentucky Senate passes bill criminalizing protesters who ‘insult' police Border Crisis CNN - Biden tells migrants not to come to US CBS News - 13,000 Migrant Children in Custody NPR - FEMA to help at Border

In this episode, Ashley talks about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. In regards to handling COVID-19, he has been praised as the gold standard and even received an Emmy for his leadership, but he has also been labeled as a murderer. As New York was the epicenter of the coronavirus, his leadership has become under increased scrutiny with time, so much so that he now not only has been accused of murdering over 15,000 elderly people in nursing homes, but also must contend with newly surfaced allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation within his administration.

Instead of diving into current events, Ashley sends a message to her listeners: focus on governing yourself. By focusing on yourself and your happiness, the outside noise of politics and the world at large becomes much smaller. Both Ashley's immersion in political issues and her life experiences have given her a unique perspective on the world, and she wants to share her advice with her audience.

Impeachment trials are underway. We dive into the events that caused impeachment, the constitutionality of impeachment, and the unprecedented case against Donald Trump

Immigration was the issue that won Trump the presidency, but now, Biden plans to erase some of the former president's policies. Ashley explains what the executive orders will do and how Biden will tackle immigration throughout his presidency. She then talks about DACA and the misconceptions of both liberals and conservatives regarding their views on immigration.

If you are still confused about what is happening with GameStop and the stock market, this episode is for you. Ashley explains how the GameStop situation brought Americans to the realization that the division in the United States comes down to the elites versus everyday people.

Ashley discusses her favorite political topic, the First Amendment, which allows all Americans to express themselves freely without fear of government consequence. To be a proponent of the First Amendment is to advocate for all people's right to make even the most egregious of statements, not because you agree with what they say, but because you agree with their right to say it.

First, Ashley talks about the Keystone XL Pipeline and why it's a hot topic in politics and the news. Second, Ashley discusses how Governor Gavin Newsom has lifted California's stay-at-home order in what many believe is a political move due to the rise in signatures on a recall petition. Finally, Trump's impeachment in the Senate is two weeks away, but how will impeachment trials proceed now that Trump is no longer the president?

Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Ashley breaks down the inaugural events and explains President Biden's agenda for his first 100 days. Moreover, in a politically tense period, two questions stand out: what is unity, and who defines it?

With Joe Biden's inauguration around the corner, Ashley unpacks Trump's choice not to attend the ceremony, the National Guard's presence at the Capitol, and the peaceful transition of power. Additionally, since Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have both voiced their support of opening businesses after harsh lockdowns, Ashley discusses her feelings of opposition towards lockdowns and the subjective labeling of businesses as essential or non-essential. Lastly, Ashley talks about the death penalty and the recent execution of Dustin Higgs.

Ashley introduces the Pull Up a Chair Podcast and dives into what Pull Up a Chair means to her. It's important to engage in political discourse with those we disagree with and understand that we do not simply fit within an ideological box. Ashley also briefly touches on the United States Capitol breach and President Donald Trump's second impeachment.