“Well, I didn't see that coming” has been a somewhat common refrain on Capitol Hill this week as President-elect Donald Trump announces his picks to lead his forthcoming administration. Trump has built his brand on breaking the mold of politics and continues the trend with his Cabinet appointments. Not every choice has been a surprise. Susie Wiles …

Donald Trump is now president-elect again. The polls predicted a close race with Kamala Harris, and many Americans believed the winner would not be called for multiple days. Instead, Trump won a historic victory that became clear shortly after midnight. The 2024 presidential election was filled with surprises, historic firsts, and political shifts.…

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

Kamala Harris’ campaign appears to have only one strategy to earn female votes, according to author and conservative social media influencer Isabel Brown. “To the elected left today, I think women equal votes for abortion,” Brown says, adding, they see you as "a dollar sign associated with the abortion industry.” While Democrats' strategy to win fe…

Kids are not running for public office, enacting laws, litigating policy, or even voting, and yet children often bear the weightiest consequences for the bad policies adults implement. “I get angry when kids are victimized because adults refuse to do the right thing,” says Katy Faust, the founder and president of the pro-children advocacy organizat…

he vast majority of America’s meat supply comes from four major companies, leaving little room in the market for smaller farms to compete. JBS Foods, National Beef Packing Co., Tyson Foods, and Cargill combined hold 85% of the market, leading to the closing of thousands of family farms. “Any time something is consolidated … you're going to deal wit…

With only 34 days until the 2024 presidential election, vice presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance faced off on the debate stage Tuesday night. CBS hosted the vice presidential debate in New York City, and "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell and "Face the Nation" chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Br…

After Elon Musk shared a deep fake Kamala Harris campaign ad, California Gov. Gavin Newsom took action to crack down on the AI technology. Should there be limits and restrictions on deep fake usage? How far is too far? And would restrictions violate the first amendment? We discussed with tech policy expert Kara Frederick on this week’s edition of P…

Less than a week after Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that “it’s up to the American people to stop him” at the presidential debate, the Secret Service thwarted a second assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach. Ryan Wesley Routh faces two gun charges, but Americans are blaming politicians and major…

Moments after the end of the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift issued her endorsement. “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote in a post on Instagram. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I bel…

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in person for the first time Tuesday evening as they face off during the ABC presidential debate. Though the second presidential debate of the season for Trump, this will be Harris’ first time going toe to toe with Trump after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race followi…

It’s been more than 20 years since the federal government spent less than it made. You could say that Congress was doing “girl math” before it was cool. On this week’s edition of Problematic Women, we dig into the Congressional budget process, and why Congress fails time and again to balance the budget. Also on today’s show, we celebrate the start …

Americans over the age of 25 have been thoroughly confused since singer Charli XCX wrote on X “Kamala IS brat” the day President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for president and endorsed his vice president to be his successor. No, Charli XCX was not calling Harris a brat, but was saying she “is brat.” The singer released an album titled “Brat” i…

The 2024 presidential election is less than three months away. The first debate between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and Republican former President Donald Trump is set for Sept. 10, but you don’t have to wait until then to know where Harris stands on several major issues on the minds of conservative women this el…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We welcome the director of Independent Women’s Law Center May Mailman to discuss Biden’s new Title IX rule taking effect this week. As an Ohio resident, May also shares some insights into who Sen. J.D. Vance really is. And with the election three months away, the noise is getting louder. We cut through that noise t…

Up on today’s Problematic Women, we talk about the highlights of the last year - I mean week! President Joe Biden is out of the 2024 presidential race, and Vice President Kamala Harris is in as the likely Democratic nominee. We discuss what this means for the election cycle. Then, the Secret Services’ director resigned on Tuesday. We breakdown what…

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

It was 2017 and President Donald Trump had just arrived in the Oval Office. The Women’s March took to the streets of D.C. proclaiming a message of “strength,” but Sarah Stonestreet did not see empowerment, but anger. “The overarching message was [a] middle finger to the chauvinistic world,” Stonestreet says of the marchers, adding that the underlyi…

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

Up on today’s Problematic Women – It’s all about women’s sports! We discuss the importance of Title IX protections for women’s sports. And We have three athletes joining the show to share their stories of competing and their fight to protect women’s sports. First, we sit down with athlete Paula Scanlan and coach Kim Russell. Then, our colleague and…

On today's episode of Problematic Women: How is K-12 school indoctrination sabotaging the U.S. economy, and what does that mean for the next generation's long-term prosperity? We dive into the impact and implications. Plus, we discuss how Biden’s Department of Education has undermined women's rights with its latest move against Title IX, just in ti…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – Pride Month is underway and no one is safe from its shenanigans. We talk about everything from kid’s pride parades to Maryland crowning a transgender person as Miss Maryland. But Americans seem to be waking up! Then, Hunter Biden is found guilty of thee felonies. We bring you the latest and what to expect next. And…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We have a different format today. We bring you the latest news on the fallout after former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial conviction. Plus, China took their panda's back from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. last year, but now China is sending two new pandas to D.C. Also on today's show, …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – There are 5 U.S. citizens still being held hostage in Gaza. Will they be freed soon? We share what is known. Plus, Texas is trying to outlaw porn use for minors but is facing opposition from - you guessed it - the porn websites. We discuss. And what are the biggest health trends right now that might actually be wor…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – Trump and Biden have agreed to debate. What can we expect, not just from the candidates but also the news outlet that is hosting? We discuss. And a Target in California shows how far big blue cities have fallen. Plus, ahead of Memorial Day, we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. And as alway…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss new U.S. News and World Report state ranking and the best place to buy a home…if you can afford one. Plus, worker productivity has increased over the last 50 years, but have wages? We discuss the effects. And, it’s Police Week, we discuss what the state of justice looks like under the Biden administratio…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – The Boy Scouts are changing their name and the big losers are— the Girl Scouts. Plus, Columbia University has canceled it’s graduation because of pro-Palestine protests. And young women are considering physician assisted suicide. We explain. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week! Enjoy …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – student encampments have led to hundreds of arrests, but a group of fraternity brothers at UNC displayed courageous patriotism in the face of pro-Palestine protests. Plus, MSNBC’s Nicole Wallace claimed former President Donald Trump is one of the greatest threats to journalists -- that escalated quickly! We debunk …

Athletic clothing brands hold Women’s History Month promotional campaigns every March and claim to support women's and girls sports, but haven’t spoken out against men competing as women—until now. “None of them is weighing in and taking a stand to protect female athletes and female sports and spaces from males entering into those spaces,” says Jen…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We break down the latest on Iran’s attack against Israel. Then, conflicts in the Middle East remain difficult to navigate. We explain the current alliances. Plus, Tax Day was Monday. What’s the federal government doing with your money? It may surprise you. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of t…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss former porn star Nala Ray’s journey out of the industry and the public’s response to her interview with Michael Knowles. And the Vatican has clarified its position on surrogacy and LGBTQ operations. Is their stance surprising? We explain. Plus, Miami laid down the law on spring breakers and it worked. We…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – The White House did not celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter, but transgender visibility. You can’t make this stuff up. Plus, Florida has taken a huge step to protect the unborn. We explain. And, if you want to buy a house anytime in the next few years and it feels nearly impossible, you are not alone. We shar…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss the crisis of boyhood and manhood in America. And to solve this, the solution is simple in theory, but maybe hard in practice. And Evie Magazine reports that there are four categories of female attractiveness. But why are we so obsessed with this topic and what does it say about our culture? The Supreme …

Up on this week's edition of Problematic Women -- Riley Gaines is suing the NCAA, and for very good reason. Plus, do you remember the man who stood up and shouted during the State of the Union address? We now know who he is and what he was asking President Joe Biden to say. And the Supreme Court weighed in on free speech on social media platforms. …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – The list of lives lost because of illegal immigration is growing longer. We provide an update on one tragic story. Plus, rumors are flying over the whereabouts of Kate Middleton. And TikTok might be on its way out of the U.S. We explain why with our friend and Heritage Foundation expert Kara Frederick. And as alway…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We go back to the podcast’s roots and talk about the evolution of feminism. Plus, Veterans Affairs reversed course on removing “The Kiss” poster from its facilities. But why would it ever consider removing the poster in the first place? And a new U.N. report confirms disturbing details about the sexual violence car…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – The transgender movement has ruined the bodies and lives of many young people. We are pulling back the curtain today on how this has happened. And we explain the true costs of an open border. Plus, our Problematic Woman of the Week is a special guest from “The Chosen.” She joins us to share her journey as an actres…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – A women’s basketball team in Massachusetts forfeited a game against a team with a male. What does this mean for Title IX? Plus, are embryos children? Alabama’s Supreme Court says so. And where do former President Donald Trump’s legal challenges stand? We explain. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Wom…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We share the latest on the bodies of five aborted babies found in a box outside an abortion clinic in D.C. And should your car be able to determine if you are capable of driving? We discuss. Plus, Biden’s presidential campaign is on TikTok. What message does that send? And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problemat…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – Taylor Swift is dating what some say it the first "real man" she has ever been with. Is that true? We give our hot takes. Plus, a special guest joins to talk dating advise this Valentine’s Day season. And what is the point of marriage? We discuss. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week! …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We are shaking things up and first, we take a deep dive into the current situation on the southern border. Then, Virginia is sitting down with the Founder of the Network of Enlightened Women to talk about surviving college as a conservative woman. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week! …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – How prepared is America for war? We have the data and it’s pretty bleak. Plus, it is national School Choice Week! We celebrate by highlighting some of the best modern alternatives to a traditional public education. And are we really as productive working from home as in the office? New data reveals the answer. And …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – The March for Life is tomorrow and honestly, it has been a hard year for the pro-life movement. We discuss why, and what is needed to carry the fight for life forward. Plus, New Jersey has redefined infertility to include same-sex and single persons. We pull back the layers on the hypocrisy. And America is not the …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We explain how the Iowa Caucuses work. And we pulling on Sarah Parshall Perry's legal knowledge to explain why the Supreme Court will decide whether former President Donald Trump’s name is on the ballot in Colorado. Plus, the justices are hearing two big abortion cases this term. We explain the significance these c…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – There have been record high encounters at the southern border. GOP Lawmakers are working to address the issue. Can the crisis be solved? We weigh in. And climate change is a hot button political issue. What do we know about climate change and how should we respond to it? We discuss. Plus, the Ohio Governor has veto…

Up on this week's edition of the "Problematic Women" podcast, we are reflecting on 2023 and all the biggest political and cultural moments. Plus, we share goals for the new year, and what we would like to leave in 2023. And we crown a Problematic Woman of the Year! Enjoy the conversation! And Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

Up on today’s Problematic Women – It’s all about Congress! We break down what Congress set out to achieve this year and what they actually achieved. We also dive into the drama that was the speakership. We talk why the old speaker of the House lost his gavel and why we have a new speaker. Plus, we explain the drama over spending in Congress and wha…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We talk red states vs. blue states on the heels of the fourth presidential debate. Plus why have Ireland protests led to the the redefinition of free speech? We bring you what you need to know. And a Maryland teacher is put on leave after posting hateful and false comments about Jewish individuals. We tell you what…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We bring you the latest on the release of Israel hostages and some of the consequences that have come from this nearly 2-month-long conflict. Then, the Biden administration is once again attacking family values, this time through a rule that would brand those with traditional views “unfit” to foster LGBTQ+ children…

Up on today’s Problematic Women – We tell you what you need to know about the pro-Israel march in Washington, D.C. this week, and share some information about the horrific reality of what happened in Israel on Oct. 7th. Plus, we share which state in America ranks highest for education freedom. And we’ll be sharing some Black Friday tips and holiday…