Tomi Lahren is one of the most controversial figures in American politics. She's written a new book that's all about her surprising life story.

In this extended podcast interview with Elex Michaelson, Tomi talks about growing up in South Dakota and why she first became a conservative.

She discusses attending UNLV & her first controversial story...about strippers.

Lahren shares the story of getting her first on air job...at just 21 years old.

We talk about her fight with Glenn Beck, her respect for Joy Behar, and how she ended up at FOX News.

We also talk about when she knew her fiance was "the one" and why she isn't close with one of his famous friends.

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