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Patrice is a lawful immigrant and her opinions on the current situation at our southern border and the state of our legal immigration system are conversation starters. Patrice Onwuka is a political commentator and director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum. Patrice is also a senior fellow with The Philanthropy Roundtable and a Tony Blankley fellow at The Steamboat Institute. She has worked in policy, advocacy, and communications roles in Washington, D.C. for more than a decade on issues related to the economy, employment, technology, and the criminal justice system. Prior to moving to Washington, Patrice served as a speechwriter for a United Nations spokesman. Her twitter handle is @PatricePinkFile This program is underwritten by the Alliance for Shared Health. Check out how you can cut your health insurance premiums by 40-60% by joining a health sharing alliance. ASH is that option!! Learn more... (http://www.ashcommunity.org/Stacy-on-the-right/) Download our latest PDF Guide at: GUIDE: Talking to your high schoolers about politics!! (https://familyvisionmedia.org/guide) Thank you for listening!! We are live Monday through Friday from 9p to midnight eastern on SiriusXM the Patriot channel 125!!! Donate to support the Podcast here: paypal.me/stacyontheright Or join our Patreon: patreon.com/stacyontheright Thanks and God Bless ya!! -- Spiritual Encouragement -- But you O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. Psalm 86:15 -- Stacy's Stash! -- For links to the articles and material referenced in this week's episode check out this week's page from our podcast dashboard! -- Get More Stacy -- Stacy's Blog (http://www.stacyontheright.com) Watch the show live, download previous episodes, and more Stacy! Contact Stacy stacy [at] stacyontheright.com -- Connect with Stacy -- Follow Stacy on Twitter (https://twitter.com/stacyontheright) Follow Stacy on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/stacyontheright971/)

Patrice is a lawful immigrant and her opinions on the current situation at our southern border and the state of our legal immigration system are conversation starters. Patrice Onwuka is a political commentator and director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum. Patrice is also a senior fellow with The Philanthropy Roundtable and a Tony Blankley fellow at The Steamboat Institute. She has worked in policy, advocacy, and communications roles in Washington, D.C. for more than a decade on issues related to the economy, employment, technology, and the criminal justice system. Prior to moving to Washington, Patrice served as a speechwriter for a United Nations spokesman. Her twitter handle is @PatricePinkFile This program is underwritten by the Alliance for Shared Health. Check out how you can cut your health insurance premiums by 40-60% by joining a health sharing alliance. ASH is that option!! Learn more... (http://www.ashcommunity.org/Stacy-on-the-right/) Download our latest PDF Guide at: GUIDE: Talking to your high schoolers about politics!! (https://familyvisionmedia.org/guide) Thank you for listening!! We are live Monday through Friday from 9p to midnight eastern on SiriusXM the Patriot channel 125!!! Donate to support the Podcast here: paypal.me/stacyontheright Or join our Patreon: patreon.com/stacyontheright Thanks and God Bless ya!! -- Spiritual Encouragement -- But you O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. Psalm 86:15 -- Stacy's Stash! -- For links to the articles and material referenced in this week's episode check out this week's page from our podcast dashboard! -- Get More Stacy -- Stacy's Blog (http://www.stacyontheright.com) Watch the show live, download previous episodes, and more Stacy! Contact Stacy stacy [at] stacyontheright.com -- Connect with Stacy -- Follow Stacy on Twitter (https://twitter.com/stacyontheright) Follow Stacy on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/stacyontheright971/)

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Our guest today is Laura Carno. Laura is a political strategist setting straight the relationship between citizens and their government. She is the author of "Government Ruins Nearly Everything", is a Senior Fellow at Independent Women's Forum, and is the Executive Director of the FASTERColorado Charter. Laura has dedicated herself to setting straight the relationship between citizens and their government.  She helped to recall Colorado Senator John Morse with her “Don’t you Dare” campaign, and helped to send Mark Udall home with her Udall Lied campaign. She is active in Coloradans For Civil Liberties, an organization helping to win back the gun rights for the citizens of Colorado. 1) Your book "Government Ruins Nearly Everything" has come to mind so many times over the past few months. Some of the people we have elected into Government are definitely “ruining” things and forcing many of us across the nation to succumb to their power by using fear. Talk to us about choosing “safety” over liberty. 2) Balancing and properly prioritizing safety and liberty brings me to a school safety program called FASTERSavesLives. Talk to us about what FASTERColorado is, and how schools can make our kids (hopefully) safer when they come back in the Fall. 3) You wrote an article titled “Why the spike in first-time gun purchases amid coronavirus is an encouraging sign”. What do you mean by that? 4) What do you think is the single most impactful and important things we can do to help welcome or mentor the millions of brand new first time gun owners across the nation?

Jennifer Braceras with the Independent Women's Forum, and we breakdown the LGBTQ Supreme Court decision, and later Sen. Baertschiger talks the upcoming special session and what's on the agenda.

Art Harman, Director of the Coalition to Save Manned Space Exploration. Art was the Legislative Director and foreign policy advisor for Rep. Stockman and is a veteran policy analyst and grass-roots political expert. His expertise includes foreign relations, border security/amnesty, national security, transportation, foreign broadcasting and NASA/space policy. Mr. Harman developed the strategy to kill the 2013 Senate “gang of eight” amnesty bill as violating the Origination Clause, and provided policy advice to the Trump campaign, transition. and White House. TOPIC...The 50th anniversary of those first steps on the Moon!! TOPIC:American Astronauts Return to Space on SpaceX Rockets! Beth Baumann is an Associate Editor at Townhall where she covers breaking news and Second Amendment issues. Prior to joining Townhall's editorial team she served as a Social Media Writer where she ran the media group's evening and weekend social media accounts. She was also a Contributor at PolitiChicks and TheBlaze, where she provided political commentary and investigative journalism. Prior to joining Tedder Industries, Her work has been featured in The Daily Caller, The Washington Times, World Net Daily and Human Events. TOPIC: Dems Are Using Coronavirus 'Body Bags' to Fundraise!! Charlotte Hays Director of Cultural Programs at the Independent Women's Forum. Charlotte has appeared on programs such as Politically Incorrect, C-Span's Washington Journal, and PBS's To the Contrary. A former correspondent for the National Catholic Register and a feature writer at The Washington Times, Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, the Washington Post and the Weekly Standard. TOPIC: Newsom Threatens To Layoff Cops And Firefighters!!

Sean Higgins is a research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute specializing in labor and employment issues. As journalist, he covered the intersection of politics and economics for two decades, having been senior writer for the Washington, Washington correspondent for Investor's Business Daily and a contributor to publications like Reason and National Review Online.​" TOPIC: Newsom Doubles Down on AB5!! Jerome R. Corsi, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investigative Journalist and Political Analyst. He worked as a Senior Staff Reporter for WND.com. Since 2004, Dr. Corsi has published over 25 books, seven of which were New York Times Bestsellers, including two #1 New York Times best-sellers. His most recent book, Coup d’État: Exposing Deep State Treason and the Plan to Re-Elect President Trump. TOPIC: TeleMD Program on CorsiNation.com Hadley Heath Manning is the director of health policy and a senior policy analyst at the Independent Women's Forum specializing in health care, entitlements, economics, and fiscal policy. She also manages IWF's health policy projects, including HealthReformQuestions.com and HealthCareLawsuits.org. TOPIC: Is The Pandemic A Preview Of Socialism?

Hadley Heath Manning is the director of policy at the Independent Women's Forum where she frequently comments on health care, entitlements and economic policy. She was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in Law and Policy in 2016. In this episode Hadley joins Ellen to discuss choices and opportunities for women in the workplace and why the liberal agenda often fails to recognize women’s voices.  

Sen. Chris Murphy, (D-CT) is accusing President Trump of shifting blame for the extent of the Coronavirus pandemic onto China and the World Health Organization instead of accepting responsibility. On the program to discuss is Claudia Rosett, formerly a journalist of the Wall Street Journal who covered China and Russia, who is now working with the Independent Women's Forum. Is the Senator right in his assertion that the President is deflecting responsibility or is he playing politics and trying to shield China's role in the pandemic?

Sen. Chris Murphy, (D-CT) is accusing President Trump of shifting blame for the extent of the Coronavirus pandemic onto China and the World Health Organization instead of accepting responsibility. On the program to discuss is Claudia Rosett, formerly a journalist of the Wall Street Journal who covered China and Russia, who is now working with the Independent Women's Forum. Is the Senator right in his assertion that the President is deflecting responsibility or is he playing politics and trying to shield China's role in the pandemic?

On this pop-up episode of She Thinks, Julie Gunlock, Director of the Center for Progress and Innovation at Independent Women's Forum, talks with Independent Women Forum's foreign policy fellow Claudia Rosett on the Coronavirus, how it’s spreading from China and what you can do here in America to prepare. She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Sign up for our emails here: http://iwf.org/sign-up Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/sign-up. Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/IWF06. Follow IWF on social media: - https://twitter.com/iwf on Twitter - https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum on Facebook - https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum on Instagram #IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues

Stephen Willeford stood behind a pickup truck, firing the shots that led to the demise of the gunman Devin Kelley who massacred 26 people in THE First Baptist Church. The 55-year-old plumber and experienced rifleman is heralded as a hero, A "Good Guy with a Gun". In 2018, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Stephen to serve on the Texas Private Security Board. He is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), was an NRA-certified instructor and a former assistant scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. TOPIC...Good Guy with a Gun Stops Assailant in Texas Church!! Karen Kataline is a frequent guest host on AM Talk Radio. She is the producer and host of Spouting Off, a live, Internet call-in talk show covering politics, pop culture and a little psychology thrown in. Her Op Eds can be seen in Investor’s Business Daily, Western Journal, Town Hall, The Daily Caller and The American Thinker. She is the author of an award-winning memoir, FATLASH! Food Police & the Fear of Thin, a personal account and analysis of her experience with child beauty pageants, food restriction and her “stage mother on steroids.” TOPIC...Trump's 'Immodesty' Unnerves those with Fake Humility!! CHARLOTTE HAYS Director of Cultural Programs at the Independent Women's Forum. Charlotte has appeared on programs such as Politically Incorrect, C-Span's Washington Journal, and PBS's To the Contrary. A former correspondent for the National Catholic Register and a feature writer at The Washington Times, Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, the Washington Post and the Weekly Standard. TOPIC...The Latest Elitist Move to “Help” Urban Poor: Banning Dollar Stores!!

On this first She Thinks episode of 2020, we do something a little different. Instead of focusing on one policy issue, Hadley Heath Manning joins the podcast to give an overview of Independent Women's Forum’s policy priorities for the New Year. We talk about how IWF determines what issues deserve their focus and the plan of attack for each. Hadley Heath Manning is director of policy at Independent Women's Forum and Independent Women’s Voice. She frequently comments on health care, entitlements, and economic policy and manages the organizations’ policy projects and publications. Hadley is also a senior fellow at the Steamboat Institute in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Hadley appears frequently in radio and TV outlets across the country and is a regular guest on Fox Business Network. Her work has been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, POLITICO, Roll Call, Real Clear Policy, National Review Online, and Huffington Post. Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/sign-up. Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/IWF06. Follow IWF on social media: - https://twitter.com/iwf on Twitter - https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum on Facebook - https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum on Instagram

On this snowy Tuesday edition of Connecticut Today, Paul talks with Patrice Onwuka-the Senior Policy Analyst of the Independent Women's Forum, about possible law changes for the "gig economy" and how it could impact independent workers like Uber and Lyft drivers in the state. Then Republican State Representative Gail Laveille checks in to talk about the state budget and the short session coming up. SEGMENTS Patrice Onwuka: (0:39-17:06) Rep. Gail Laveille: (17:07-34:39) (GETTY IMAGES/IMAGE CREDIT)

On this episode of “She Thinks,” IWF president Carrie Lukas joins to talk about our policy focus on paid—leave. While most employers offer paid leave to full-time employees, many lack sufficient paid time off. The main question we’ll explore is whether policymakers can help employees earn more and save for time off without growing government or discouraging employers from offering their own benefits. Carrie L. Lukas is president of Independent Women's Forum and Vice President for Policy and Economics at Independent Women's Voice. She is the author of Checking Progressive Privilege and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Women, Sex, and Feminism. Carrie’s writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, and The New York Post. She contributes to the National Review and Forbes.com.

Paul kicks off the week giving his thoughts on controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Then, Claudia Rosett, of the Independent Women's Forum, discusses the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.  Segments Paul on Kaepernick: (0:24 - 16:16) Claudia Rosett: (16:17 - 33:42) (GETTY IMAGES/IMAGE CREDIT)

On this episode of the “She Thinks” podcast, Claudia Rosett joins to talk about the United Nations – a timely topic given the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in NYC this past week. Claudia explains how the UN came to be, analyzes whether or not it’s been an effective body since its establishment in 1945, and reviews what happened at their latest meeting. Claudia is a foreign policy fellow with Independent Women's Forum, and an award-winning journalist who has reported over the past 37 years from Asia, the former Soviet Union, Latin America and the Middle East. She is widely credited with groundbreaking reporting on corruption at the United Nations. She has contributed to numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. She makes frequent appearances on TV and radio, and has appeared before six U.S. Senate and House committees and subcommittees to testify on such topics as U.N. corruption and reform, and the Iran-North Korea strategic alliance.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Charlie Chieppo and Jennifer Braceras joined us for a political round table. Chieppo is principal of Chieppo Strategies and senior fellow at both Governing and Pioneer Institute. Braceras is a political columnist, director of the Center for Law & Liberty at the Independent Women's Forum, and a former Commissioner of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. We spoke with WGBH News Analyst Charlie Sennott about the resignation of US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman, one of a string of resignations in President Donald Trump's cabinet. Pat and Tammy McLeod joined us to discuss their new book *Hit Hard: One Family's Journey of Letting Go of What Was -- And Learning to Live Well with What Is, *about their son's traumatic brain injury sustained while playing football. We opened the lines to take listener calls about the news that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein apparently committed suicide while in jail. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III joined us for another edition of All Rev'd Up to discuss the legacy of late author Toni Morrison. Michael Maso, executive director of the Huntington Theater, discussed the theater's upcoming renovations. Media scholar Bob Thompson previewed this year's Emmy Awards in September. Thompson is founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture and a Trustee Professor of Television and Popular Culture at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Kristin Shapiro joins “She Thinks” this week to talk about an issue that has not only gained traction in the states, but we’re also watching it play out on the federal level -- Paid Parental Leave. With so many Democratic candidates talking about it, it’s important to know the pros and cons of government-proposed paid leave policieslike the Family Act, The CRADLE Act, and the New Parents Act. Kristin Shapiro is a lawyer and senior fellow with Independent Women's Forum. She has litigated numerous cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2016, Kristin was selected by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star in the DC area. You can also check out her commentary, which appears regularly in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.

Both guests brought their perspective of the news during this episode. Lucretia Hughes has been in the conservative radio business for over eight years and has not been given the opportunity to shine. Patricia appears weekly on the show and represents the Independent Women's Forum.Support the show.

Are Conservatives Being Censored? A Conversation With Harmeet Dhillon by Independent Women's Forum

Do you need the government for this? Shoshana Weismann Talks Unnecessary Food Regulations by Independent Women's Forum

I spoke today with Julie Gunlock, director of Independent Women's Forum's center for progress and innovation and author of "From Cupcakes to Chemicals." We discussed how the anti-vaccine hysteria is leading to disease outbreaks.

This is Gail Trotter, host of RIGHT IN DC. I had the pleasure of being able to attend CPAC 2019 and I so enjoyed seeing friends of this show and also friends of mine from the conservative political movement. I enjoyed speaking with Patrice Onwuka of the Independent Women's Forum, David Harsanyi who is an author and a writer at the Federalist, and Jim Simpson who is also a writer. I hope you enjoy these interviews with the three of them as much as I enjoyed talking with them. My first guest is Patrice Lee Onwuka, Senior Policy Analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum and a good friend of mine. In our interview, we discussed the topics she has been primarily been interviewed about recently: socialism, AOC, AOC’s foe Ivanka Trump who advocates for creating jobs, FLOTUS and her style, and the bias of women’s magazine. David Harsanyi, a senior editor at The Federalist, and I talked about CPAC this year and what he has been interviewed on recently: gun control, socialism and infanticide, “Che” AOC. Jim Simpson is an activist, author and freelance journalist. We talked about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) who he calls the poster child for the Red-Green axis (the collaboration between the hard left in America and the organized Muslim activists aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood—both of whom are hardcore anti-American). We also talked about the Democratic Socialists of America, and the socialist extremists who have come out of the closet, and how this will affect the country and the world. Socialism is organized catastrophe. MORE Patrice Onwuka http://iwf.org/about/patrice-lee-onwuka http://twitter.com/patricepinkfile https://twitter.com/iwf David Harsanyi Twitter: @DavidHarsanyi https://davidharsanyi.com/ James Simpson https://pjmedia.com/homeland-security/ilhan-omar-poster-child-for-the-red-green-axis/ https://twitter.com/jamesmsimpson https://www.facebook.com/james.simpson.7549185 http://www.amazon.com/Red-Green-Axis-Refugees-Immigration-Civilization-ebook/dp/B00Z92JPI2/ The Red-Green Axis: Refugees, Immigration and the Agenda to Erase America - - - - Follow Gayle Totter: https://gayletrotter.com https://twitter.com/gayletrotter https://www.facebook.com/gayle.s.trotter https://www.instagram.com/gayle_trotter/ Support Gayle's RIGHT IN DC Podcasts: www.patreon.com/gayletrotter

Why Our Plan for Social Security Earned Leave Is Different in a Way That Works by Independent Women's Forum

Should conservatives try to reclaim the label 'feminism' from the radical left? Kelsey Harkness of The Daily Signal argues, "yes, reclaim that 'f' word," while Inez F. Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum argues, "no, let it go." The panel discussion was recorded at the March 2019 Conservative Women's Network luncheon, a monthly event co-sponsored by CBL Center for Conservative Women and The Heritage Foundation.

Julie Gunlock of the Independent Women's Forum discusses the Green Deal that flopped; Phil Castellini previews Opening Day; Lance McAlister looks ahead to the upcoming season; Yid and Moeller's Carl Kremer joins Willie, Seg, and Rachel on the Stooge Report

The Real Admissions Scandal is How Much We Pay for How Little We Get by Independent Women's Forum

Restrictive Soda Regulation Failure Doesn't Make People Healthier, and Costs Consumers by Independent Women's Forum

Misperceptions About the Paycheck Fairness Act: Why it is unnecessary by Independent Women's Forum

About this drug testing at school thing....Lisa Wells weighs in; Julie Gunlock, Independent Women's Forum discusses equal rights and transgender athletes; why medical marijuana will fail; Rachel, Seg, Rocky, and Jeff Ruby join the Stooge.

FDA Remains Silent on Study That Proves Vaping Helps Smokers Quit Cigarettes by Independent Women's Forum

Anti-Vax Movement Faces the Consequences of Their Backwards Beliefs After Measles Outbreak by Independent Women's Forum

It's Back: The Equal Rights Amendment is Still Unnecessary by Independent Women's Forum

Growing Support for School Choice Offers Students Innovative Education Options by Independent Women's Forum

Access to Human Trafficking Services in Atlanta During the Superbowl by Independent Women's Forum

New Vaping Report Proves There is Profit in Creating Fear Around E-Cigarettes by Independent Women's Forum

The feminist life script ignores the truth about what makes women happy and what's biologically achievable for women. Federalist Staff Writer Bre Payton interviews Inez Stepman, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women's Forum, about why it's important to have honest conversations about women's careers, dating, relationships and having children. They also discuss the recent news of shady origins behind The Women's March.

Title IX and the Definition of the Sexes by Independent Women's Forum

How Did Health Care Affect the Midterm Outcome and Where Do We Go From Here? by Independent Women's Forum

Economic Updates on Job Growth, Housing Market, and Health Care Premiums by Independent Women's Forum

Sara Carter Shares Her Stories from Reporting at the Migrant Caravan by Independent Women's Forum

The Costs of the Problems with the Obama Era Title IX by Independent Women's Forum

Real Story About Ex-Smoker Quitting by Starting to Vape by Independent Women's Forum

Ben Domenech and Inez Stepman, who protested at the Kavanaugh hearings on Thursday in support of due process for Brett Kavanaugh, discuss their impressions of last week's testimonies and the anger of Republican women. Stepman is a senior contributor at The Federalist and senior policy analyst at Independent Women's Forum.

Un-Scientific Reports Coming From the International Agency for Research on Cancer by Independent Women's Forum

Hadley Heath Manning is director of policy at Independent Women's Forum. Manning joins Bre Payton in studio to reflect on the anniversary of 9/11, and discuss recent policy pushes on healthcare and paid family leave.

Abandoned by his father at age two, Rick Sylvester lived with an abusive mother whose struggles as a member of the working poor led her to drugs, alcohol, theft, and prostitution - and eventually attempted suicide. Rick battled depression, anxiety, and PTSD as the chaos, neglect, and unpredictability of his childhood seemed to doom him to follow in his mother's footsteps. Well into adulthood, Rick stumbled through unemployment and divorce, using drugs and alcohol to numb the pain until he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Miraculously, though, he overcame the odds and today is a happy husband and father. How did this happen? Rick's answer is this: "It was the Lord.” A message of hope to those who are drowning from an undeserved childhood, Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness speaks to millions who grew up poor, feeling ignored and hopeless, and who need the healing power of God. This indelibly American story conveys the steadfast love of Jesus and his power to deliver us from the most devastating of pasts. Join today's powerful conversation with Rick's wife, author of Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness, Erika Andersen. About Ericka Andersen Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer who also serves as the Digital Marketing Director at the Independent Women's Forum and as a consultant for The Steamboat Institute. She previously wrote for, and was the Digital Director at, National Review magazine. Prior to that, she was the Digital Manager at the Heritage Foundation and worked in communications for Vice President Mike Pence at the GOP Conference. She attended Indiana University. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband and two children. Review “Win Today” Click here to read the ratings, or even better, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. Your rating will help the podcast get noticed and positioned on iTunes. What Listeners Are Saying… “So great to find a podcast that is both encouraging and challenging! It is professionally produced, yet still has an informal feel like I’m hanging out with Chris… And frankly, I’d love to hang out with him! I really appreciate his heart and have been able to apply many of his topics in my life to help me grow professionally, physically, and relationally. A+!"

On World No Tobacco Day, CCC senior fellow Jeff Stier speaks with Julie Gunlock, the director of the Center For Progress & Innovation at Independent Women's Forum, about the potentials for vaping for getting people to cut smoking. Original Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum/videos/10156537533869175/

5/6/18: Billy chats with Horace Cooper from the Project 21 Network, Wayne Allyn Root and Julie Gunlock from the Independent Women's Forum. Plus your calls at 866-647-7337.

3/11/18: Billy chats with political author Dr. Gerard Lameiro, radio talk show host Megan Barth and Claudia Rosett from the Independent Women's Forum. Plus, your calls at 866-647-7337.

2/18/18: Billy chats with Julie Gunlock from the Independent Women's Forum, the Senior Pastor of Crossroads, Brian Tome, and the News Director from 850 WFTL in South Florida, Karen Curtis. Plus, your calls at 866-647-7337.

2/4/18: Billy chats with Julie Gunlock from the Independent Women's Forum, Congressman Brad Wenstrup, and activist Ted Hayes. Plus, your calls at 866-647-7337.

Sisters Diamond and Silk, YouTube stars, join Independent Women's Forum to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday and reflect on how we can achieve his vision.

Charlotte Hays of the Independent Women's Forum joins us to talk about why the Disney channel is no longer safe for kids.Image credit: shutterstock.com

The Opioid Epidemic: A discussion with Lt Gov. of Ohio, Mary Taylor by Independent Women's Forum

11/26/17: Billy chats with Julie Gunlock from the Independent Women's Forum, Reverend Jesse Lee Peterson and author/political strategist Doug Schoen. Plus, your calls at 866-647-7337.

We talk to Patrice Onwuka, a senior policy analyst for the Independent Women's Forum, about the #MeToo movement and what we as a society can do to reduce the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace.Image credit: shutterstock.com

Carrie Lukas, president of the Independent Women's Forum, joins us to discuss President Trump's comments on the opioid 'epidemic' the other day. Then, Nathan Runkle examines whether we should reduce our consumption of meat. Image credit: shutterstock.com

10/22/17: Billy chats with Julie Gunlock from the Independent Women's Forum, author Pam Gellar and James Hirsen from Newsmax. Plus, your calls at 866-647-7337.

Our liberal buddy Ellen Ratner drops by to sound off on John Kelly's passionate remarks yesterday. And Julie Gunlock of the Independent Women's Forum has the latest on the Harvey Weinstein saga.Image credit: Center for a New American Security/Flickr

Julie Gunlock, a senior fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, joins us to discuss the moral emptiness of certain women in Hollywood. And we interview former FBI assistant director Ron Hosko about the investigation into the Las Vegas shooting. Image credit: Ingus Kruklitis / Shutterstock.com

7/2/17: Billy chats with radio talk show host Joe Messina, aviation expert/daytrader Jay Ratliff and Julie Gunlock from the Independent Women's Forum. Plus, your calls at 866-647-7337.

Ashley Carter, Coalitions Director at the Independent Women's Forum, talks with Vicki Alger, IWF Senior Fellow, Research Fellow at the Independent Institute in Oakland, California, and author of the book Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America’s Children, about the future of school choice. Ashley and Vicki discuss putting the real experts back in charge of education -- those experts being parents.

Carrie Lukas, Managing Director at the Independent Women's Forum, talks with Patrice Onwuka, IWF Senior Fellow, about the Copyright Office and proposals to modernize the law that has created this important government agency. Patrice and Carrie explain copyrighting, the process and why it's important.

Carrie Lukas, Managing Director at the Independent Women's Forum, talks with Patrice Onwuka, IWF Senior Fellow, about technology and the issue of increased automation. What are the upsides? What the downsides? Listen and find out.

Jillian Melchior, a senior fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, interviews Amy Oliver Cooke of the Independence Institute, who is also a member of the Trump EPA transition team. They discuss the case for optimism with America's energy and environment.

IWF's Julie Gunlock and Sabrina Schaeffer discuss the importance of IWF's mission and how women benefit from market-based policies. Independent Women's Forum's entire purpose is to create a better, stronger, more prosperous society that will enable more Americans to live out their dreams. If you are interested in supporting IWF's mission, please visit: https://secure.piryx.com/donate/2gm8VIPP/Independent-Women-s-Forum/women_work

Heather Madden, advocacy project manager at Independent Women's Voice, interviews Hadley Heath Manning, director of health policy for Independent Women's Forum on the three R's of ObamaCare--risk corridors, risk adjustments, and reinsurance--and why they're under scrutiny.

Episode 90 of Wrestling 411 talks with Allison Kasic of the . Recorded in Arden Hills, Minnesota on May 13, 2009.JOIN THE TEAMAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

Next Wednsday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in King v. Burwell case. Independent Women's Forum health policy director Hadley Heath Manning speaks with Grace-Marie Turner of the Galen Institute to discuss the case and why it is so important. What rulings could come down from the court? What would they mean? What are some important takeaways that the American people need to keep in mind about the case?

HIGHLIGHT of the hour - MORE with the son of Hamas! Richard Rider brings us MORE on the Chargers later in the hour! Guest this hour - Carrie Lukas (Managing Director at Independent Women's Forum). -Mark talks with Carrie about the misinformation given out at the Oscar Awards last night. Also she speaks truth to equal rights in America! LIVE, LOCAL, news and comment with Mark Larson on AM 1170, "The Answer".

http://www.thegrio.com/2009/09/cosby-talks-to-thegrio-about-his-tv-special-hip-hop-and-women.php This Sunday Dr. Bill Cosby will hold a town hall discussion which will be broadcast live on MSNBC from Howard University. The two-hour event, entitled About Our Children, will address the nation's dilemmas concerning poverty, parenting, education, and health. The special will be moderated by Independent Women's Forum president and MSNBC political analyst Michelle Bernard. The town hall panelists will include Ben Jealous, President of the NAACP, Terrie Williams, author of "Black Pain" and Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. Dr. Cosby and Michelle Bernard sat down with David A. Wilson, managing editor of theGrio, to discuss this groundbreaking television event and issues that affect the black community and the country.