Podcast appearances and mentions of Kristen Waggoner

What if you could be arrested for your prayers? Sadly, that's no longer just a theoretical question. In countries across Europe, citizens are being prosecuted for their silent prayers, and this could all too easily become our reality in the U.S. if we refuse to stand boldly against censorship. Today on Fearless, Alliance Defending Freedom's Kristen Waggoner joins me to discuss these increasing attacks against religious liberty and free speech, what Europe's crackdown on “thought crimes” could mean for us here in America, and what we as Christians can—and should—do to protect our God-given rights. But despite the political and cultural tide seeming to turn against believers sharing our faith, Kristen also shares some encouraging news—including court cases that have upheld our right to free speech, and how censorship is being exposed more and more for what it is. We hope this conversation will serve as the wake-up call many of us need—challenging us as Christians not just to uphold free speech because that's our right as individuals created in God's image, but also because it's one of the primary ways to move the Gospel forward. You can learn more about Alliance Defending Freedom on their website: https://adflegal.org/. 

Are charter schools state schools or private schools? And can they be religious schools. There's an Oklahoma court case which has made it all the way to the Supreme Court and we should have answers to these questions in the next few weeks. Lael Weinberger, “Funding for the faithful?” May 1, 2025.Kristen Waggoner, “Making religious school choice a reality,” April 30, 2025.Steve West, “Church school, state school, or both?” April 30, 2025.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock Discussed: AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists Kristen Waggoner on X: "These young women forfeited a game against a male player—one of the first teams in America to do so. They’ve been banned from sports competition in Vermont ever since. Tomorrow, we’re going to court for them. Victoria Coley on X: "

Hugh reviews Katherine Maher’s testimony, discusses with Ruthless’s Michael Duncan and Salena Zito, covers the Israeli law reforming its Supreme Court and covers the outrageous First Circuit decision in Foote v Ludlow School District with Kristen Waggoner, president and CEO of the Alliance Defending Freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Heather Mac Donald, author of "When Race Trumps Merit," to discuss the “joy” from some leftists like Taylor Lorenz over the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, how some are celebrating the alleged assassin's act and fixating on his looks, those justifying murder as a means to addressing policy concerns, the privileged background and education of the alleged CEO murderer, what may have been his motivation and whether he was simply mentally ill, the unhinged reaction from leftists to Daniel Penny's acquittal, the smears against him despite his heroic actions, the attempts by some to make the case about race, if Pete Hegseth will make it through as Trump's Defense Secretary, whether private character concerns should have any bearing on his professional job prospects, and more. Plus Megyn Kelly discusses the details about the capture of alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, the people who identified him and the employee who called 911, whether he was preparing to potentially commit more crimes, the significance of a potential back injury, and more. Then Megyn Kelly is joined by Kristen Waggoner of Alliance Defending Freedom and baker Jack Phillips to discuss his 12-year legal battle over his Christian beliefs, the Supreme Court case about the gay marriage cake, the transgender lawyer who started another legal battle with Phillips, how it's affected him and his family, what happens next with similar cases in America, and more.Mac Donald- https://www.amazon.com/When-Race-Trumps-Merit-Sacrifices/dp/1956007164Waggoner & Phillips- https://adflegal.org/campaign/jack-phillips-megyn-kelly-show/Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldJoin the millions of others who are already benefiting from these powerful, bite-sized lessons. Go to https://l.prageru.com/419fE2m  and sign up for free today.Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com/Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

In this episode, Karol speaks with Kristen Waggoner, President, CEO, and General Counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). They discuss Kristen's journey to ADF, the evolution of gender identity issues, the impact on women's sports, parental rights, and global censorship. Kristen emphasizes the importance of truth in the current societal landscape and the need for parents to engage in conversations about these critical issues with their children. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kristen Waggoner, president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how The Babylon Bee, a satirical news site, is suing California over two new laws that are designed to censor free speech, including parodies. Waggoner tells Kittle that the laws are about "politicians protecting politicians" from content they think will impact them. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” Kristen Waggoner, president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how The Babylon Bee, a satirical news site, is suing California over two new laws that are designed to censor free speech, including parodies. Waggoner tells Kittle that the laws […]

We discuss the fight for women's sports and hope for the future with Kristen Waggoner, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom.

Kristen Waggoner, CEO, President, and General Counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins us to discuss the Biden Administration's assaults on girls and ADF's strategy and cases that are fighting back. We also look at the ‘inadvertent' release of another abortion-related case in Idaho and words of wisdom from President Ronald Reagan regarding our great country.

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Are you aware of your constitutional rights when it comes to exercising your faith? In this episode, Kristen Waggoner, the CEO, President and General Counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, tells us about her work to protect fundamental freedoms and promote the inherent dignity of people all over the world. Currently, Kristen and her team have two cases pending at the U.S. Supreme Court protecting life, women's health, and addressing regulatory overreach by the current administration. Listen in as Kristen helps us understand our inerrant rights, especially when it comes to our parental rights and the complicated layers of the accelerating issue of transgenderism. Resources: Free Parents' Toolkit on Critical Theory from Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. More LGBTQ content from THINQ. Register for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville. unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity…and Why It Matters, Gabe Lyons and David Kinnaman.

Last week, the Department of Education released its new Title IX rule, expanding the prohibition against discrimination to include discrimination based on “sex stereotypes, sex-related characteristics (including intersex traits), pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.” We discuss what this means for American girls and women. Plus, Kristin Waggoner, President of the Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the program to discuss these changes and the ADF's efforts in combatting transgender policies. How can parents stand up for their daughters and against these evil ideologies? And Taylor Swift released a new album with some problematic lyrics, particularly in the song, "Guilty as Sin." How should Christians respond? --- Timecodes: (04:58) Title IX & Kristen Waggoner (40:08) Men in women's sports (48:18) Message to parents (1:01:56) Taylor Swift --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — If you want to secure your best price on meat until 2026, go to GoodRanchers.com and use code ALLIE for 10% off your subscription, free express shipping and a price-lock guarantee until 2026!  Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. Jase Medical — get up to a year's worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". Carly Jean Los Angeles — Visit CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com and use code ALLIE50 for $50 off your order of $100+ for the first 500 people. --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 816 | Reliving the Trauma of Sharing a Locker Room with Lia Thomas | Guest: Riley Gaines https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000615761996 Ep 853 | Ne-Yo Speaks Up Against Transing Kids https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000623959332 --- Links: THE BLAZE: "Parents sound off after transvestite student with 'hit list' allegedly bashed open Pennsylvania girl's head" https://www.theblaze.com/news/parents-sound-off-after-transvestite-student-with-hit-list-allegedly-bashed-open-pennsylvania-girls-head THE BLAZE: "Viral video shows beatdown of middle school girl; many claim attacker is a male who identifies as female. District won't discuss attacker's gender identity." https://www.theblaze.com/news/viral-video-shows-beat-down-of-middle-school-girl-many-claim-attacker-is-a-male-who-identifies-as-female-district-wont-discuss-attackers-gender-identity REDUXX: "BREAKING: OK School Sued By Mother Of Female Student Assaulted By Transgender Male In Women's Washroom" https://reduxx.info/breaking-ok-school-sued-by-mother-of-female-student-assaulted-by-transgender-male-in-womens-washroom/ THE DAILY WIRE: "Jury Finds Former Loudoun County Superintendent Guilty Of Crime Stemming From Trans Rape Coverup" https://www.dailywire.com/news/jury-finds-former-loudoun-county-superintendent-guilty-of-charges-stemming-from-trans-rape-coverup NY POST: "Team forfeits after girls basketball player allegedly hurt in play with male who identifies as female" https://nypost.com/2024/02/20/sports/team-forfeits-against-kipp-academy-after-play-allegedly-involving-male-who-identifies-as-female/ SPORTSKEEDA: "'The emperor wears no clothes' - Riley Gaines reacts to transgender player impressing in high school girls basketball game" https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-the-emperor-wears-clothes-riley-gaines-reacts-transgender-player-impressing-high-school-girls-basketball-game INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FORUM: "COMPETITION: Title IX, Male-Bodied Athletes, and the Threat to Women's Sports" https://www.iwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IWLC_CompetitionReport_2ndEdition.pdf --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Cameron is joined by CEO, President & General Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom Kristen Waggoner to discuss free speech and parental rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by Päivi Räsänen, a member of Finnish Parliament, who is currently on trial in Finland for posting a Bible verse on X after a local church chose to support a "pride" event. Päivi was originally prosecuted for the crime of “agitation against a minority group”, under the section of “war crimes and crimes against humanity” in the Finnish criminal code, and was acquitted twice. Yet the prosecution continues to appeal the not guilty verdict, and Päivi finds herself yet again back in court. The prosecution claims that Päivi's real crime wasn't posting the Bible verse, but claiming that the Bible condemns homosexuality in that post. We're also joined by Kristen Waggoner, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the legal specifics of this case and the greater implications of punishing free speech. Päivi shares encouragement for standing up for truth, and her perspective as her case continues. Go to alliemerch.com to get our new Valentine's Day merch! --- Timecodes: (01:30) Päivi's story (29:00) Päivi's testimony (36:20) The legal perspective --- Today's Sponsors: My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Get your new, lower-price 4-Week Emergency Food Kit at PrepareWithAllie.com. EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% of your first order today! Netsuite — gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to NetSuite.com/ALLIE to get your one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Jase Medical — get up to a year's worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 798 | America's Sacrificing Orphans on the Altar of Transgenderism | Guests: Jessica Bates & Christiana Kiefer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-798-americas-sacrificing-orphans-on-the-altar/id1359249098?i=1000611489190 Ep 719 | Christians v. the State of Colorado… Again https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-719-christians-v-the-state-of-colorado-again/id1359249098?i=1000589107658 Ep 13 | Two Gay Men + A Christian Baker Walk into a Courtroom https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000413171727 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Eric Schmitt joins to explain how SCOTUS has the opportunity to dismantle the administrative state by overruling Chevron deference. “The War on the West” author Douglas Murray joins to explain how extremism is being redefined to paint those who don't fall in line as extremists. Member of the Finnish Parliament Dr. Päivi Räsänen joins alongside Alliance Defending Freedom CEO and President Kristen Waggoner to discuss Dr. Päivi being prosecuted for a third time for quoting the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn plays some clips from the World Economic Forum, showing the global elites will stop at nothing to get their way. How can Americans "trust the experts" when they always lie? Sen. Eric Schmitt joins to explain how SCOTUS has the opportunity to dismantle the administrative state by overruling Chevron deference. “The War on the West” author Douglas Murray joins to explain how extremism is being redefined to paint those who don't fall in line as extremists. Glenn and Stu discuss the dangerous believability AI already has. Why has DA Fani Willis not been removed from the Trump case? Member of the Finnish Parliament Dr. Päivi Räsänen joins alongside Alliance Defending Freedom CEO and President Kristen Waggoner to discuss Dr. Päivi being prosecuted for a third time for quoting the Bible. Glenn previews his upcoming podcast with Tony Robbins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preserving American liberties often relies on courts upholding our fundamental rights to free speech and religious practice. Despite relentless attempts by the Left to curtail these freedoms, conservative legal champions consistently prevail in court, safeguarding these essential cornerstones of American life. Kristen Waggoner joins Kevin to delve into her courtroom battles defending our constitutional rights […]

Preserving American liberties often relies on courts upholding our fundamental rights to free speech and religious practice. Despite relentless attempts by the Left to curtail these freedoms, conservative legal champions consistently prevail in court, safeguarding these essential cornerstones of American life. Kristen Waggoner joins Kevin to delve into her courtroom battles defending our constitutional rights and discuss how Americans can secure the continued preservation of these crucial rights. Kristen Waggoner is the President and CEO of the Alliance Defending Freedom, a faith-based legal organization recognized as the global leader in safeguarding fundamental freedoms and advocating for the inherent dignity of all individuals. Since 2011, ADF has secured victories in 15 cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, including its role on Mississippi's legal team in the case that led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Kristen Waggoner, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the show to discuss how the ADF has been and currently is fighting for our freedoms on the national scale. She also shares ways that everyday Americans can participate in the fight for our rights, especially the fight for parental rights. Freedom will prevail, but it takes all of us standing up for the country we love.  Sections:  0:00 - Intro  0:47 - Who is Kristen and the ADF?  5:00 - The judicial system and safeguarding our freedoms 14:45 - Parental Rights and the Promise to America's Parents  21:25 - Parental Rights and the dangers of CRT + what's happening to our colleges 32:45 - Advice for parents sending their kids to college ► Connect with Kristen: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwaggoneradf?lang=en  Website: https://adflegal.org/ ► Visit us online: https://www.momsforliberty.org/ ► Connect with Moms For Liberty on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moms4Liberty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moms4libert.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Moms4Liberty ► Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23uQONh... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ► Moms For Liberty merchandise: https://www.momsforliberty.org/store/ #MomsForLiberty #politics #education #JoyfulWarriorsPodcast

The freedom of speech is increasingly precarious here and elsewhere around the world. More journalists were killed last year than ever before. Christians are dragged into court and face long, drawn-out legal battles lasting 5-10 years. Kristen Waggoner, chief counsel for the ADF, said the case is a "stark reminder of the rising tide of censorship on a global scale." Is the FBI (and the courts) increasingly weaponized and politicized, and how will this bode for the nation in future elections?

The freedom of speech is increasingly precarious here and elsewhere around the world. More journalists were killed last year than ever before. Christians are dragged into court and face long, drawn-out legal battles lasting 5-10 years. Kristen Waggoner, chief counsel for the ADF, said the case is a -stark reminder of the rising tide of censorship on a global scale.- Is the FBI -and the courts- increasingly weaponized and politicized, and how will this bode for the nation in future elections----This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Prominent atheist repents, CA Gov cleans San Fran streets for Commie dictator, 27 GOP Senators to Pentagon- No more tax-funded abortion travel- --2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

On today's program: E. J. Antoni, The Heritage Foundation's research fellow in regional economics, unpacks the latest inflation data. Kristen Waggoner, CEO and President of Alliance Defending Freedom, celebrates the good news that a Finnish appeals

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President, CEO, and general counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner, joins us for a discussion on freedom of speech and religious liberty. ADF has played various roles in 74 U.S. Supreme Court victories and since 2011, has won cases before the Court 15 times.  According to its website, “ADF is the world's largest legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, marriage and family, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.” ADF has litigated many high profile and controversial free speech cases, including the recent Supreme Court case involving a web designer who didn't want to be compelled to design websites for same-sex weddings. Before that, ADF litigated the 2018 Masterpiece Cakeshop case, which involved a cake designer who similarly didn't want to provide his services for same-sex weddings on religious grounds. After the initial conversation was recorded, The Washington Post and The New Yorker released articles critical of ADF. Nico and Kristen recorded an additional, brief conversation to address these articles. That is included at the end of the podcast.    Timestamps: 0:43 - Introduction 6:16 - Kristen's path to ADF 12:54 - ADF's international team 14:20 - Pavi Rasanen controversy 19:24 - What does it mean to be a ministry?/blasphemy laws 22:56 - ADF's Supreme Court cases  26:58 - 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis  28:56 - Public accommodation laws/Masterpiece Cakeshop 40:40 - Pre-enforcement challenges 42:50 - Facial challenges 47:32 - Test cases or fake cases? 49:44 - Yale incident 57:50 - Other campus shoutdowns 1:00:08 - L.M. v. Town of Middleborough  1:14:27 - Kristen addresses WaPo article 1:15:38 - Kristen addresses New Yorker article    Related Articles/Podcasts: “Inside the tactics that won Christian vendors the right to reject gay weddings,” Jon Swaine and Beth Reinhard (The Washington Post) “Are ADF's Cases ‘Made Up'?” Lathan Watts (ADF, response to The Washington Post) “The next targets for the group that overturned Roe,” David D. Kirkpatrick (The New Yorker) FIRE's response to Kristen Waggoner Yale incident  FIRE's response to Anne Coulter Cornell incident FIRE's response to Ilya Shapiro Georgetown incident FIRE's response to Ian Haworth UAlbany incident “The Imperfect Plaintiffs” (“More Perfect” podcast with Julia Longoria)   Cases Discussed: Dubash v. City of Houston (Animal rights activists lawsuit, 2023) Paivi Rasanen (Finnish lawmaker charged with incitement against gay people) 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (2022)  Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2017)  Uzuebgunam v. Preczewski (2021)  West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)  Wooley v. Maynard (1997)  Plessy v. Ferguson (1986)  L.M. v. Town of Middleborough (2023)   www.sotospeakpodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freespeechtalk Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freespeechtalk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotospeakpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freespeechtalk/ Email us: sotospeak@thefire.org  

CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom Kristen Waggoner joins to discuss the story of a Finnish member of Parliament who is on trial again for quoting the Bible. Glenn outlines the weak case against President Trump and his team from Georgia that led to the release of his mug shot. “Like a River” author Granger Smith joins to share the heartbreaking loss of his son and how he turned tragedy into a new calling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn reads a harrowing story from Maui regarding a heartbroken mother, showing the utter failure of the Maui government's handling of the emergency. New studies show that producing electric cars and paper straws may be causing more harm than good. Mercury One executive director J.P. Decker joins to discuss the latest updates from Maui and the fire's devastating effects on Lahaina. CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom Kristen Waggoner joins to discuss the story of a Finnish member of Parliament who is on trial again for quoting the Bible. Glenn outlines the weak case against President Trump and his team from Georgia that led to the release of his mug shot. “Like a River” author Granger Smith joins to share the heartbreaking loss of his son and how he turned tragedy into a new calling. Glenn urges his audience to search for opportunities to change the world, including the opportunities from tragedy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past June, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis. That case involved a website designer named Lorie Smith who believed that a provision of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act violated her rights under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, Smith believed that CADA compelled her to create speech contrary to her personal convictions. The Supreme Court found in Smith's favor, ruling: “The First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing a website designer to creative expressive designs speaking messages with which the designer disagrees.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I'm talking with Kristen Waggoner, who successfully argued Lorie Smith's case before the U.S. Supreme Court. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Kristen Waggoner is CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, the world's largest Christian legal organization. Waggoner and the ADF team serve as legal counsel to The General Council of the Assemblies of God as a part of ADF's church and ministry alliance program. She is an AG layperson. ————— This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. A subscription to Bible Engagement Project equips you with kids curriculum for elementary and preschoolers and small group resources for youth and adults. The curriculum library will give your church a deeper understanding of the Bible and help every age grow in their faith. The resources are available in English and Spanish. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to download sample lessons.

Kristen Waggoner, CEO and President of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Lisa to discuss the importance of free speech in America and her recent victory in the Supreme Court case 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis. She highlights the attack on free speech, particularly in cases involving religious beliefs and traditional marriage. Waggoner emphasizes the need to protect the rights of all individuals, regardless of their beliefs, and the dangers of censorship and media distortion. She also addresses the decline in religion and the impact of social media on free speech. Waggoner calls for a return to first principles and the defense of the First Amendment. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday and Thursday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Waggoner, CEO and President of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Lisa to discuss the importance of free speech in America and her recent victory in the Supreme Court case 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis. She highlights the attack on free speech, particularly in cases involving religious beliefs and traditional marriage. Waggoner emphasizes the need to protect the rights of all individuals, regardless of their beliefs, and the dangers of censorship and media distortion. She also addresses the decline in religion and the impact of social media on free speech. Waggoner calls for a return to first principles and the defense of the First Amendment. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday and Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kristen Waggoner, CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down her recent 303 Creative Supreme Court victory, analyze the corporate media's willfully ignorant reaction to the decision, and discuss the key constitutional dilemmas that could make their way to the forefront of the fight to preserve Americans' rights soon.

Please join us for the Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview on Thursday, July 27. Sign up to attend live or to join the livestream at ColsonCenter.org/GreatLakes.  _____ When I was growing up, Christians had to wrestle with whether or not our convictions could withstand the threat of ridicule. We'd be asked, “Are you willing to be mocked and made fun of by a professor who doesn't believe in God or a friend trying to tempt you into doing something you know is wrong?” About the worst thing to expect from this was what a friend has called “cocktail party pressure” or getting kicked out of the cool kids' clique.   To be clear, cocktail party pressure was quite effective, though those days seem quaintly in the past. Increasingly, Christians are hated, fired, or otherwise harassed on account of their principles. Particularly bewildering is that the loudest complaints against believers today are for things considered mainstream until just a few years ago.   Just this week, the Alliance Defending Freedom came to the defense of a man in Vermont who was fired after 10 years as a successful snowboarding coach. His crime, as one of ADF's lawyers put it, was “merely expressing his views that males and females are biologically different and questioning the appropriateness of a teenage male competing against teenage females in an athletic competition.” For that, “school district officials unconstitutionally fired him.”  Clearly, the district violated coach David Bloch's First Amendment rights and likely, given the legal track record of the Alliance Defending Freedom, he will be vindicated in the end. Still, this is another example of what feels like a new cultural moment in which the question of Christian courage is in the context of even more tangible pressures.  This context is at the center of a conversation I will be hosting Thursday, July 27 at the fourth annual Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview in Bay Harbor, Michigan. If you happen to be in the area, there's limited space available to join us in person, or you can sign up to join us via livestream. Either way, there is no charge for this conversation featuring two Christians leading the way into this brave new moment: Kristen Waggoner is CEO, president, and general counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, and Jim Daly is president and CEO of Focus on the Family. Both are witness to these increased pressures.  For years, Kristen has successfully advanced legal protections and religious liberty by representing courageous Christians such as Jack Phillips and Barronelle Stutzman. Most recently, she represented Lorie Smith of 303 Creative in a landmark victory for free speech at the Supreme Court. However, for her efforts, Kristen has been unfairly attacked and lied about by media outlets, fellow lawyers, and even the Attorney General of Colorado.   Last fall, Focus on the Family's grounds were vandalized by activists. Though not the first time, there was something different about this attack. The perpetrators falsely and unfairly blamed Focus for the then-recent murders at a local Colorado Springs gay club. These accusations have been repeated by media outlets and critics as recently as last week.   This brave new world of hostility is familiar for our brothers and sisters elsewhere, in places like Nigeria, India, and China. Ours are more experiences of a series of horrible moments, such as earlier this year in Nashville. Christians in the West do not fear for their lives. Even so, something has clearly shifted. Calls to tolerate the views of others are about as 1990s these days as talking about abortion being “safe, legal, and rare.” As we've seen in Nashville, it's a perilously small step from the rhetorical games of wanting to punch “literal Nazis” to literally punching those who dare stray from the cultural narrative.   The only way forward for the Christ follower is to commit again to knowing what is true, to commit again to saying and living what is true even if there is a cost, and to say and live what is true in a way that is pleasing to Christ. In other words, faithfulness will involve both the what we believe and the how we'll live it out.   I don't know anyone I'd rather have in this conversation than Kristin Waggoner and Jim Daly. Please join us for the Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview on Thursday, July 27. Sign up to attend live or to join the livestream at ColsonCenter.org/GreatLakes.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy D. Padgett. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.  

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” Kristen Waggoner, CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down her recent 303 Creative Supreme Court victory, analyze the corporate media’s willfully ignorant reaction to the decision, and discuss the key constitutional dilemmas that could make their […]

Free speech is costly in our current culture, and Alliance Defending Freedom is leading the way to victory! Kristen Waggoner, CEO, President and General Counsel of ADF joins us to discuss the recent victory in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court Case 303 Creative v. Elenis and the backlash happening as a result. We also look at another ADF win and an historic decision by the Montana State Library Commission. Responding to a Media Smear in 303 Creative | Alliance Defending Freedom (adflegal.org)

Register to attend live or join the livestream for the Great Lakes Symposium at colsoncenter.org/greatlakes. _______ In response to a Breakpoint commentary about the murders in Nashville in March, the Colson Center was identified by a critic as being “proudly, if quietly, Dominionist.” To be clear, we aren't, but he was particularly troubled by how the commentary described Christians as victims which, of course, they were.  In that commentary, we wondered aloud whether in fact we have entered a new cultural moment, characterized by an increased hostility toward Christians and others who are, shall we say, culturally non-conforming. The strange and shameful reversal of who is victim and who is guilty in the reporting on the Nashville incident has only continued since, and now there are additional incidents to consider as well.  On March 29, while speaking on abortion at Virginia Commonwealth University, Kristan Hawkins and a group from Students for Life were confronted, threatened, and assaulted by an obscenity-crying crowd who failed to notice the irony of suppressing free speech by screaming “fascists!” Rather than remove those disrupting the presentation, the campus police removed the pro-lifers.  Two days later, on March 31, authorities in Colorado arrested 19-year-old William Whitworth for two counts of attempted murder, in addition to other charges. Whitworth, who goes by the name Lily and was in the process of “transitioning,” was planning a series of bomb and gun attacks on several sites in Colorado Springs, including schools and churches. As with the Nashville shooter who identified as transgender, police have not revealed the “manifesto” that would reveal Whitworth's specific motives. However, there is ample evidence that rhetoric about the so-called “trans genocide” is leading advocates to increasingly violent means to make their point.   Then, on April 6, college swimmer Riley Gaines was physically    assaulted while giving a speech at San Francisco State University. As she argued against the inclusion of men in women's sports, she was berated, threatened, and blockaded in a room until she paid a ransom. Media accounts employed terms like “allegedly” to cast doubt about what happened, but audio and video recordings were plain. Afterward, rather than condemn the violent and threatening acts, the vice president of student affairs praised activists for “defending diversity and free speech.”  Three incidents in nine days are notable, but when placed alongside a host of others in the last few years, a disturbing trend begins to emerge. After examining the data, The Family Research Council concluded that over 400 “acts of hostility” have been committed against churches in the last five years including “vandalism, arson, gun-related incidents, bomb threats, and more.” Of these incidents, 137 occurred between January and September of last year.  The headline is not that there are suddenly those who disagree with Christian conviction or similar beliefs. That has always been the case. And frankly, the Christian view of the world hasn't held the dominant cultural position for some time. However, the old-school atheists and secular humanists of yesterday were content enough to let Christians have their say, if for no other reason than to ridicule and deride. To think of something as “outdated,” or “silly,” or “non-scientific” is one thing. To think of it and the one who advances it as “evil,” “oppressive,” and “fascist” is something else.  Whereas an older secularist thought of truth as something “out there” to be discovered through study, discussion, and even debate, truth in the contemporary critical mood isn't about what is said but who is saying it. More specifically, it's about where everyone is pre-ranked in an ever-shifting, intersectional hierarchy.   Anyone who insists that there are truths of a higher order, particularly truths that establish sexual morality and identity, will become a target of those who are blinded by today's ideologies. Fifty years ago, Francis Schaeffer explained, “No totalitarian authority nor authoritarian state can tolerate those who have an absolute by which to judge that state and its actions.” The refusal to live by lies subverts the required certainty in the new orthodoxy.  For the sake of our neighbors, all who believe in the importance of truth must continue to say so. We cannot beat ideological opponents into conformity, and it is sinful to try. We'll have to say what is true, even when there is a cost. We'll have to remind the world of the beautiful legacy of the Judeo-Christian view of humanity and the world. We'll have to hold together truth with love.   This is why I've invited Kristen Waggoner, CEO and general counsel of ADF, and Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, to join me for the Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview on July 27th at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Go to colsoncenter.org/greatlakes to attend live or join the livestream.   This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy D. Padgett. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to colsoncenter.org.  Revised from a Breakpoint released on 4.14.23. 

Recently, in the wake of the Supreme Court's important decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis, a lie has been propagated about the case, a lie that purportedly implicates plaintiff Lorie Smith and the Alliance Defending Freedom. Thanks to the willingness of media outlets, public officials, and pundits to repeat these accusations and misrepresent what they mean, this lie has the potential to poison the cultural memory about this critically important case. The accusation is that 303 Creative, the graphic design company at the center of the lawsuit, and ADF invented a fake customer request for a same-sex wedding website and that, because of this deceit, the Court should have never heard the case in the first place.   It's important to correct the record. Many Christians joined with other champions of free speech to celebrate the Supreme Court's decision in the 303 case. However, Christians do not believe that the “ends justify the means.” A win derived out of false witness and deception cannot be celebrated. That's the kind of win that headline after headline has proclaimed. However, that's not what happened here, as Kristen Waggoner, president and general counsel of ADF, and Erin Hawley, senior counsel of ADF, explained this week in The Wall Street Journal.  The origin of the 303 Creative case dates to 2016, when Lorie Smith, who founded the creative design company four years earlier, wanted to include a disclaimer on her website. Hoping to add custom website design for weddings to her menu of services, she wanted to clarify that, as a Christian believer, she could not create custom wedding websites for “same-sex weddings.” Given the hostility the state of Colorado had leveled at cake baker Jack Phillips, Lorie knew that she'd likely be considered in violation of the state's broad anti-discrimination law.   With the help of the Alliance Defending Freedom, Lorie and 303 Creative filed a pre-enforcement challenge, a common legal procedure that allows people to challenge a law before they are penalized under it. This procedure recognizes what should be obvious, that free citizens should not have to first be punished under an unconstitutional law before they are able to challenge its constitutionality.  The day after ADF first filed Lorie's case, Lorie received a request to create a custom wedding website for someone named Stewart, who said he was marrying someone named Mike. ADF included this request as an addendum to 303 Creative's lawsuit, not as the basis for it, in order to demonstrate that Lorie was under real pressure to violate her beliefs.  From the very beginning of Lorie's case—from the federal district court in Colorado where ADF first filed the lawsuit, through the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, all the way to the Supreme Court—each judge acknowledged that Lorie had both the right and the standing to bring her case as a pre-enforcement challenge. As Waggoner and Hawley wrote in The Wall Street Journal, “Every one of the 12 appellate judges who heard the case agreed that Ms. Smith had standing, and none of their opinions even considered whether she received a request for a same-sex wedding website.” However, just days after the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment protects Lorie from state coercion and that she cannot be forced to say something that violates her beliefs, a news outlet alleged that the website request Lorie Smith had received was fake. According to the report, a man claiming to be Stewart, whose address and contact information matched what had been submitted in the 2016 request, denied ever making it.  Immediately, the false memory machine was in motion. Multiple news outlets seized on the accusation, suggesting the case was illegitimate. Even being accused of faking anti-Christian discrimination is often functionally sufficient to be convicted in the court of cultural memory.  The most likely scenario, of course, is that the request was made by an activist who either hoped that it would undermine the 303 Creative case or could be held (as it was) and brought out in case of an unfavorable decision. Still, whether the request came from a legitimate customer, an activist, or ChatGPT is irrelevant because the case was always a pre-enforcement challenge. Critics are free to dislike the ruling, in which case they should take it up with the U.S. Constitution. But they can't change the facts. In fact, they are also free to express a lie about the case if they choose, though ironically, that's at least partly due to what the Court ruled that in this case they are committed to undermining.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Maria Baer. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit davidlat.substack.comLast month, in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, I interviewed Alejandra Caraballo, a leading advocate for transgender rights. After that episode, I heard from listeners who asked me to interview someone on the other side. As a passionate advocate of free speech and viewpoint diversity, I agreed that it would be appropriate to do so.My latest podcast guest is Kristen Waggoner, chief executive officer and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which describes itself as “one of the leading Christian law firms committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, marriage and family, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.” ADF's opposition to same-sex marriage, transgender rights, and abortion rights has made it a reviled organization on the legal left.Although Kristen isn't popular among progressives, there's no disputing that she is an influential and newsworthy attorney. For better or worse, ADF has won 15 cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, and three of them were argued personally by Waggoner—including 303 Creative v. Elenis, one of the biggest cases of the just-completed Term. Writing for the six conservatives, Justice Gorsuch held that the First Amendment protects Kristen's client, website designer Lorie Smith, from being required under Colorado's public-accommodations law to make websites for same-sex weddings, which she opposes on religious grounds.In our interview, I posed tough but respectful questions to Kristen about the mission and legal work of ADF, including its designation as a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center; her recent win in 303 Creative, including an allegation that ADF fabricated one piece of evidence (the “Stewart and Mike” controversy); the next major goal of the conservative legal movement, in the wake of wins like 303 Creative and Dobbs; and her views on “legislating morality” or enshrining Christian views into law (where her comments might surprise you). Despite our many differences—e.g., she opposes same-sex marriage, and I'm in one—I enjoyed and learned a great deal from our conversation, and I'm grateful for her time, insight, and willingness to engage.Show Notes:* Kristen Waggoner bio, Alliance Defending Freedom* Inside the Christian legal powerhouse that keeps winning at the Supreme Court, by Jessica Contrera for the Washington Post* Meet the Lawyer Who'll Argue at Supreme Court for Christian Baker's Right to Free Speech, by Ken McIntyre for the Daily Signal* The Supreme Court Doesn't Care That the Gay Wedding Website Case Is Based on Fiction, by Melissa Gira Grant for the New RepublicPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com.

Townhall Review – July 8, 2023 Hugh Hewitt turns to Kristen Waggoner, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the pivotal 303 Creative v. Elenis case involving Lori Smith. They examine the court's decision, its wide-ranging impact on free speech rights, and Lori Smith's personal journey, emphasizing the case's profound significance for individual freedom of expression in America. Seth Leibsohn welcomes Carol Platt Liebau, President of the Yankee Institute, to talk about the Supreme Court's landmark decision in the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard case, marking a significant step towards true individual merit-based consideration over race-based affirmative action. Charlie Kirk talks with Kelly Shackleford, CEO of First Liberty, about the monumental 9-0 victory in the Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General case, reinstating religious freedom in the workplace and setting a new precedent for future religious discrimination cases. Dan Proft and Randy Barnett, Professor of Law at Georgetown, dive into the critical shift in Supreme Court dynamics with six conservative justices, underlining its significance in key policy decisions. Hugh Hewitt is joined by Judge Amul Thapar, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, for an in-depth exploration of Justice Thomas's originalist approach to the Constitution. They examine his significant opinions and dissents as presented in Thapar's new book, 'The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Vice President joined me today for an extended interview. Also on today's show: David Drucker, Mary Katharine Ham, Bethany Mandel, and Kristen Waggoner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New from the Colson Center!  Interested in the What Would You Say? video project? Subscribe to be notified when new videos are released at whatwouldyousay.org/subscribe. Watch the latest release and explore the full on-demand library!   _   On Friday, the Supreme Court delivered a smashing victory for free speech. Lorie Smith is the founder of 303 Creative, a graphic design company that, among other services, creates custom websites for weddings. Concerned that a Colorado law would force her to design websites for same-sex weddings or take on other projects that would violate her deeply held religious beliefs, Smith filed a pre-enforcement challenge, asking the court to weigh in on whether the law violated her freedom of speech and conscience.  The state decided that Lorie did not have the right to choose which messages she uses her talents to express. It even forbade her, for example, from posting a notice on her website stating she is unable to create websites that express messages contrary to her Christian beliefs, including websites that promote abortion services, celebrate same-sex marriages, or advance a transgender ideology. In July 2021, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Smith and for the state of Colorado.  Friday, on the last day of the 2023 docket, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed that decision and ruled in favor of Lorie Smith. Writing for the majority, Justice Neil Gorsuch, explained:   The First Amendment's protections belong to all, not just to speakers whose motives the government finds worthy. In this case, Colorado seeks to force an individual to speak in ways that align with its views but defy her conscience about a matter of major significance. ... Consistent with the First Amendment, the Nation's answer is tolerance, not coercion. The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think and speak as they wish, not as the government demands. Colorado cannot deny that promise consistent with the First Amendment.  Kristen Waggoner, general counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom who argued the case before the Court, described the win in a press release:  This is a win for all Americans. The government should no more censor Lorie for speaking consistent with her beliefs about marriage than it should punish an LGBT graphic designer for declining to criticize same-sex marriage. If we desire freedom for ourselves, we must defend it for others.  It's not yet clear what implications this decision will hold for others, such as Colorado cake artist Jack Phillips, who are being forced to choose between their businesses and their deeply held religious beliefs. However, unlike the 2018 Masterpiece Cakeshop case, this decision was far broader and clearly dealt with questions of speech, conscience, and government coercion. In the Masterpiece case, the Supreme Court smacked down the state of Colorado for showing clear and extensive animus toward Jack's faith. The state civil rights commission responded by not only showing similar animus again, but by also allowing and enabling another citizen to harass Jack Phillips, beginning on the same day that Jack's first case was approved to be heard by the Supreme Court, and continuing today.  Already, voices as significant as dissenting Supreme Court justices and major media outlets have reported that, in the 303 Creative decision, the Court has allowed business owners to refuse service for LGBTQ people. That is simply not true. In fact, Justice Gorsuch specifically said as much in his majority opinion.   Justice Sonia Sotomayor, however, repeated that falsehood anyway before articulating a revisionist history of LGBTQ rights. For example, she repeated falsehoods about the murder of Matthew Shepard, wrongly claimed that the Colorado law did not affect Lorie Smith's rights “in any meaningful sense,” and neglected the condition established by Smith that she would not refuse service to anyone because of their sexual orientation.   To the dissent, Justice Gorsuch retorted in the majority opinion, “It is difficult to read the dissent and conclude we are looking at the same case.”  Lorie Smith never asked for the right to refuse service to a particular group of people. She asked not to be forced to produce speech that she did not agree with. That's what the Court affirmed on Friday. It is important that, whenever possible, all Americans who are concerned about the rights of conscience, including the freedom of speech, correct the falsehoods about this decision.  As Lorie Smith said in ADF's press release,  This is a victory not just for me but for all Americans across our great country—for those who share my beliefs and for those who hold different beliefs. Whether you're an LGBT graphic designer, a Jewish calligrapher, an Atheist speechwriter, or a pro-life photographer, the government shouldn't force any of us to say something we don't believe. I love people and work with everyone, including those who identify as LGBT. For me, it's always about what message is requested, never the person requesting. I hope that, regardless of what people think of me or my beliefs, everyone will celebrate that the court upheld the right for each of us to speak freely.  Congratulations to ADF and to Lorie Smith.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Heather Peterson. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

It's another day of historic Supreme Court decisions. Megyn Kelly is joined by Judge Amul Thapar, author of "The People's Justice," and Charles C.W Cooke of National Review to discuss the Supreme Court's major decision about the Colorado web designer, how the First Amendment applies to the case, what the landmark decision means for free speech, the massive decision on Biden's "student loan forgiveness" plan, the importance of separation of powers, hysterical reaction from MSNBC, why Justice Clarence Thomas has a "strong black voice" and the horrible smears against him, Biden's "normal court" comment, and more. Then Kristen Waggoner, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins to discuss her client's victory, how the use of pronouns can be forced speech, what comes next for ADF, and more. And "Chicks on the Right" hosts Amy Jo Clark and Miriam Weaver join to discuss Dylan Mulvaney speaking out about the Bud Light "brand deal," Bud Light's “cowardice" and the problem when companies go woke, alleged sexual assaults in gender-neutral bathrooms, the latest on trans men in women's prisons, how important it is to use your voice, and more.Thapar: https://www.amazon.com/Peoples-Justice-Clarence-Constitutional-Stories/dp/1684514525/Cooke: https://charlescwcooke.comWaggoner: https://adflegal.org/Chicks on the Right: https://chicksonright.com/links/ Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Last year, after a gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five and injuring 19, vandals graffitied the property of Focus on the Family, accusing them of being responsible for the horrific crime. The shooting was actually carried out by someone who identified as LGBT and had visited the nightclub with his mom.   A few days later, on the steps of the Supreme Court, members of the Christian legal advocacy group, Alliance Defending Freedom, were met by protestors who called them a “hate group” for defending the constitutionally protected religious freedom of a Christian graphic designer.  To follow Christ today invites false accusations and waves of hostility. That's why I've invited Kristen Waggoner, CEO and general counsel of ADF, and Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, to join me for the Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview on July 27th at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Go to colsoncenter.org/greatlakes to attend live or join the livestream. 

Megyn Kelly begins the show discussing the abrupt and shocking firing of CNN CEO Chris Licht today, and whether CNN can salvage its brand, before bringing on Steve Krakauer, executive producer of the show, to talk about how the Resistance inside CNN ruined the network and Chris Licht's tenure, whether Licht's ego undermined his mission, how to get the brand's reputation back, and more. Then Chelsea Mitchell and Alanna Smith, former high school athletes, and their lawyer Kristen Waggoner of ADF, join to talk about the status of their lawsuit over girls' sports, the effect of transgender runners on high school girls' sports, and more. Then Peachy Keenan, author of "Domestic Terrorist," joins to talk about her decision to show her face and go public, being a conservative in deep blue California, how you know if you're a "domestic extremist," balancing motherhood and a career, trans ideology seeping into elementary schools today, how to fight and win the culture war, and more.ADF and CT runners: www.adflegal.orgKeenan: https://www.amazon.com/Domestic-Extremist-Practical-Winning-Culture-ebook/dp/B0BR8JBHV6/Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

The great abolitionist Frederick Douglass once observed "Liberty is meaningless where the right to utter one's thoughts and opinions cease to exist. That, of all rights, is the dread of tyrants. It is the right which they first of all strike down. They know its power."Free speech has the power to reveal the truth, expose lies, win hearts, and even change the course of history. And yet, in our current culture, freedom of speech is under attack. So what is free speech, and why does it matter for everyone? What would be the consequence if we lost it?In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan sits down for an excellent conversation with the CEO, President, and General Counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner. Join us as Jonathan and Kristen discuss why free speech matters for everyone, how the conversation on free speech is changing, how to respond to challenges to free speech in a divided culture, and much more. Kristen Waggoner is the CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom. She leads the faith-based legal organization in protecting fundamental freedoms and promoting the inherent dignity of all people throughout the U.S. and around the world. Waggoner oversees the efforts of more than 400 ADF team members in seven global offices as well as 4,700 network attorneys engaged in litigation, legislation, training, funding, and public advocacy. ADF also provides legal resources to nearly 4,000 churches and ministries through its Ministry Alliance program and defends the persecuted church in dozens of countries.You can read more about what Kristen discussed in this interview in her pieces for WORLD  here and here, and connect with her and ADF at adflegal.org.

For the sake of our neighbors, all who believe in the importance of truth must continue to say so. We cannot beat ideological opponents into conformity, and it is sinful to try. On July 27, I will be hosting a conversation about these things for the 2023 Great Lakes Symposium on Christian Worldview in Bay Harbor, Michigan. I'll be joined by Jim Daly, CEO and president of Focus on the Family and Kristen Waggoner, CEO, president, and general counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom. Please mark the date, July 27, to either join us live or by livestream. 

This week is more timeless since the Babylon Bee is out in Texas for Babylon Bee Live. The Babylon Bee asks, “Can Christians Meme?” They also talk to Kristen Waggoner from Alliance Defending Freedom about the 303 Creative case before the Supreme Court! In the subscribers-only podcast, the Bee gang go to the mailbag again to talk about what you, the listeners, want! Pray and give to ADF Legal: http://adflegal.org This episode is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors who you should absolutely check out: PublicSq App on Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.publicsq.app&gl=US PublicSq App on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/publicsq/id1573823343 Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/ (Use Promo: BabylonBeef) Allegiance Gold: https://allegiancegold.com/bee/ (get a deal with our link!) Abide App: https://abide.com/ (Text ‘Babylon' to 22433)

Democrats will officially have 51 seats in the Senate as Senator Raphael Warnock wins reelection in Georgia against GOP challenger Herschel Walker. With this win the 2022 midterms head to a close and Republicans, who will now hold the House majority, are evaluating what course correction must be done ahead of 2024. First, Co-Director of the Fox News Poll Daron Shaw joins the Rundown to explain the impact the Democrats' win in Georgia will have on the nation and how the midterms results show which GOP candidates will have broad appeal in 2024. Later, Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov joins the podcast to share what factors contributed to Senator Warnock's reelection, how the midterms showed appeal for moderate candidates, and why she believes President Biden shows strength heading into 2024.   On Monday, the Supreme Court heard another religious freedom case challenging an anti-discrimination law in Colorado. The case involves Lorie Smith, a web designer using her Christian faith to defend her right to not make wedding websites for homosexual couples. Kristen Waggoner, a Constitutional attorney and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, is the lawyer representing Smith at the Supreme Court. She joins the Rundown to discuss the basis of the case, and what this means for the First Amendment rights of all Americans.   Plus, commentary by FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bower, author of the new book "Revenge," to talk about how Harry and Meghan met, their toxic relationships with the media, how each were needy and found a way to meet their needs in each other, similarities between Meghan and Diana, the relationship between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, Meghan Markle's disdain for those who are nice to her, the Queen's relationship with Harry and Meghan, Harry's changed personality, the couple's disloyalty, why Harry and Meghan now are panicking over their Netflix documentary, the real story about the explosive Oprah skin color comment, and more. Then, Lorie Smith, a website designer whose case will be appearing before the Supreme Court in the latest LGBT and free speech and exercise and religious liberty case, along with her lawyer Kristen Waggoner of ADL Legal, to talk about what the Colorado law says about what Smith must put on her website, the key factor of "compelled" speech, what the Biden is doing now, and more.Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Violent crime stats are on the rise, according to the FBI. But the FBI numbers don't include NYC or Los Angeles, so it's probably worse… Truth is not a left-wing value… Test results for Illinois schools are shockingly bad… Dennis talks to Congressman Dan Crenshaw. Dennis will be speaking at his Youth Summit this weekend.  Dennis continues with Illinois's failing public education system. Why do parents vote for the party responsibility for these appalling results?  Dennis talks to Kristen Waggoner, president and general counsel for The Alliance Defending Freedom. Dennis talks to Dennis talks to Eric Metaxas, best-selling author, and fellow talk show host. His new book is Letter to the American Church. Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.