Episodes
On this week’s episode of She Thinks, Andi Bottner joins to help us examine the women’s groups who have remained silent on the sexual violence committed against girls and women on October 7th. We delve into why the #MeToo movement hasn’t shown up for and defended Israeli women, and we discuss why whitewashing the gravity of these crimes degrades and dehumanizes women and puts them in danger all across the globe.    Political consultant Andi G. Bottner, founder of Bottner Strategies, LLC, is...
Published 12/08/23
On this week’s episode of She Thinks, we consider crime rates across the country and ask the important question: “can law and order be restored in our cities?” Heather Mac Donald joins us to break down the data, explain why violent criminals are released back onto the street so quickly, and what, if any, are the solutions to combat the unsafe conditions many people are living in. We also discuss her recent book that looks at the importance of evaluating people on merit instead of...
Published 12/01/23
Ellie Krasne-Cohen joins She Thinks podcast to talk about this month’s policy focus: Remote Work. We consider the COVID-19 pandemic which brought about many poorly conceived top-down government policies, but it also brought about at least one clear positive—remote work. We discuss the benefits as well as the drawbacks, and what state governments and the federal government can do to help remote workers and independent contractors.    Ellie Krasne-Cohen is a visiting fellow at Independent...
Published 11/24/23
Stephen Einhorn, founder and partner of Capital Midwest, joins the podcast to discuss his book Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College. We cover the myths and realities of global warming, carbon dioxide, and rising sea levels. We also consider the government policies pushing a green agenda and whether or not EVs are the answer. -- 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...
Published 11/17/23
Payton McNabb joins She Thinks podcast this week to share her personal experience of competing against a biologically male athlete in high school and her desire to speak out to keep women’s sports female. We also talk about how her life forever changed following an injury during the game as she deals with significant long-term physical damage. Payton McNabb is an Independent Women’s Forum ambassador and marketing intern. -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin...
Published 11/10/23
Brianna Howard joins She Thinks podcast to discuss the legacy of Edwin Drake, the first person to strike oil in America, and how his discovery has changed the lives of so many, especially in the state where it all happened—Pennsylvania. We also discuss how hard-working Americans in the energy industry are often denigrated by a media class that belittles their contributions and why it’s so important to fight state and federal policies and regulations that seek to destroy the ability to power...
Published 11/03/23
Meaghan Mobbs joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month's policy focus: Crime Affects American Communities and Safety. We look at the data on crime and talk about why the surge in carjackings and murder rates cannot be ignored. We also consider how women, who feel particularly vulnerable, have grappled with the aftermath of the “defund the police” movement. And finally, we discuss what can be done to help build back safer, stronger communities.   Meaghan Mobbs is an experienced...
Published 10/27/23
Liz Wheeler joins She Thinks podcast to discuss her new book, Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America’s Kids. We dissect the ways the Left has infiltrated our cultural institutions and weaponized our government all in a deliberate attack on our children. She also outlines the ways we can save our children and our country. As she writes, “defeat is not an option.”    Liz Wheeler is the host of the nationally renowned video podcast The Liz Wheeler Show, where she...
Published 10/20/23
Shannon Bream joins She Thinks podcast to help us cover a wide scope of issues. She shares her thoughts about the latest in Israel and what it means for the U.S. She gives insight into her day-to-day life as anchor of Fox News Sunday. And she tells us about her book, a New York Times bestseller—The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today. Shannon Bream is the anchor of Fox News Sunday, Fox News Channel’s chief legal correspondent, and host of Livin’ the...
Published 10/13/23
On this week’s episode of She Thinks, Kim Russell, the former head women’s lacrosse coach at Oberlin College, joins us to share her experience speaking in support of female-only athletics. She details the discipline and harassment she experienced from administrators and students, as well as how she was removed from her coaching role and “reassigned” to a new position. Kim Russell has been a coach for 27 years and joined Oberlin’s coaching staff in 2018. In her new role as an “Employee...
Published 10/06/23
Dr. Keri D. Ingraham joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Education Savings Accounts. We look at how K-12 public education has operated largely as a monopoly and how the COVID-19 epidemic exposed the lack of quality education. In return, parents spoke up and legislative changes were instituted across the country. We also focus on how ESAs work, some of the hurdles, and what it means for your child. Dr. Keri D. Ingraham is a visiting fellow at Independent Women’s...
Published 09/29/23
On this week’s episode of She Thinks, Daniel Turner joins to discuss how the Biden administration’s green agenda is making America dependent on China. We focus on how the push to electrify our homes, vehicles, and many other areas of our lives is leading to China’s increasing dominance on the world stage. We also explore how China controls a large market share of the necessary minerals to build the renewable infrastructure while the Biden administration continues to restrict domestic oil...
Published 09/22/23
On this week’s episode, Judy Pino joins She Thinks podcast to help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. We consider the nation’s largest minority population and their contributions to the U.S. economy. We also look at the latest polling, which shows a declining perception of Bidenomics among Hispanics and increased concerns about whether or not their children can achieve the American Dream.  Judy Pino is the Spanish-language spokesperson for Independent Women’s Forum. She is an award-winning...
Published 09/15/23
Franklin Lee joins She Thinks podcast this week as we consider the new ways young Americans are approaching their future—from living in tiny homes to giving up lucrative careers for a nomad life. We dissect what “van life” really is and what it means for the housing market as well as how this plays into the need for a college degree. Finally, we discuss the impacts on families both in marriage and on kids.    Franklin Lee is the Senior Associate for the Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties...
Published 09/08/23
In honor of Labor Day, this week’s episode is all about unions. As unions take an increasingly prominent role in political and cultural debates, especially since COVID-19, we explore how much money unions make, why union dues keep increasing though union membership has dropped, and how exactly unions spend member dues. Specifically, we ask what percentage of worker dues and fees go to activities that benefit them versus union salaries and political activities.   Elisabeth Messenger is the CEO...
Published 09/01/23
Mandy Gunasekara joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Saving The American Family Farm. We look at how activist-led farming policies are a recipe for famine and unrest. We also consider the “climate-smart ag” policies promoted by the Biden administration—everything from forced consolidation to consuming bugs—and how the push to slash emissions from the agriculture sector stands to cause more harm than good.    Mandy Gunasekara is the director of the Center for Energy and...
Published 08/25/23
On this week’s episode, John McEntee joins to discuss dating as a conservative and how hard it can be to find someone who shares your values and beliefs. John is uniquely positioned to talk on this topic, as he’s the founder of “The Right Stuff,” a new dating app created for conservatives to connect in authentic and meaningful ways. We talk about the dating landscape and why it’s just so hard to find Mr. or Mrs. Right in today’s woke world.  John McEntee served in the Trump administration as...
Published 08/18/23
On this week’s episode, the Hudson Institute’s Bryan Clark joins She Thinks to discuss America’s #1 threat—the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—and how utilizing the latest technology is the best way to deter their imperialist plans. We look at how China has modernized their military, why emerging technologies including AI are key, and whether increasing our defense budget is necessary.    Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the...
Published 08/11/23
Hannah Cox joins the podcast this week to discuss launching BASEDPolitics, her video-focused media startup company. We discuss how media outlets are appealing to and resonating with Generation Z and Millennials. We also consider the issues that young Americans care about most ahead of the 2024 election.   Hannah Cox is a prominent libertarian writer, commentator, activist, and the co-founder of BASEDPolitics. She has an extensive resume that began with five years working in Nashville’s music...
Published 08/04/23
Inez Stepman joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Taxing Universities. We look at the reasons why student debt is a burden on so many Americans and why a bailout is regressive and unfair. We also consider how universities have made so much money in the process. Taxing universities places the responsibility—and the bill—where it belongs.    Inez Feltscher Stepman is a senior policy analyst at IWF and host of High Noon with Inez Stepman, a podcast that hosts conversations...
Published 07/28/23
Ellie Krasne joins this week’s episode as we consider the mass riots that have torn through France in recent weeks, which have led to over 600 arrests and nearly 250 police injured. We talk about why attributing this criminal behavior to a lack of resources, Islamophobia, and colonialism does not align with the facts. We also look at what these riots mean for the U.S. and other free societies.    Ellie Krasne is the founder of Krasne Strategies, a consulting firm that works with conservative...
Published 07/21/23
White House Correspondent Philip Wegmann joins the podcast this week to share what it’s like to cover the president and his administration. We talk about Phil’s journey to get to this level in his career, the do’s and don’ts of a White House Press Briefing, and what it’s like when the President of the United States chides you on national TV. For those interested in a career in journalism, or if you just want to know what it’s like as a WH reporter behind the scenes, this episode is for...
Published 07/14/23
Michael Seifert, CEO of the values-aligned marketplace called PublicSq, joins the podcast this week to talk about company boycotts and the importance of consumer alternatives. In light of the decisions by Target, Bud Light, and other companies who have gone woke, many are asking, “where do I shop?” This is where PublicSq enters the conversation. Michael and Beverly talk about the massive growth they’ve experienced, how the marketplace works, and what it tells us about doing business in...
Published 07/07/23
On this week’s episode, Vice President of Policy at IWF Hadley Heath Manning joins to discuss this month’s policy focus—The Risks of Gender-Transition Treatments in Adolescents. As the number of young people who identify as transgender have increased—nearly doubling between 2017 and 2022—I can’t think of a more timely topic. We discuss the gender-transition treatments children are encouraged to undergo, and how the risks and physical costs are often minimized or ignored, including...
Published 06/30/23
Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson joins She Thinks podcast as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Title IX and Women's Sports Week. Inga shares her story of racing through the years, including in the Olympics, fighting breast cancer, and her most recent battle—defending women by attacking the policy that lets men compete against women in cycling—for which she had to resign from the Cynisca Cycling team and was removed from the upcoming film “Uphill Climb.” Inga Thompson is a 10-time national...
Published 06/23/23