President Donald Trump has made new moves in recent days to crack down on immigration into the U.S. 

After Trump vowed to pause immigration from “developing nations countries,” the U.S. has frozen all immigration applications for foreigners from 19 counties, and is reviewing applications that were approved during the four years of the Biden administration. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Fox News Thursday that the list will be expanded to “over 30” nations, but did not specify.  

For now, the list includes: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Burundi, Chad, Cuba, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen.  

The president has specifically criticized the Somalia immigrant population in the U.S. after news broke that a fraud scheme among Minnesota’s Somali population costs taxpayers over $1 billion.  

Additionally, Trump has paused all visas for Afghan nationals after a man from Afghanistan who has been living in the U.S. since the fall of Kabul in 2021 shot two National Guard Members near the White House the day before Thanksgiving, killing U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.  

On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss President Donald Trump’s heightened immigration crackdown, and why assimilation has to be a key part of immigration policy.  

Plus, what is going on with the narco-terrorist boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific? We break it down. And Sabrina Carpenter is mad at the White House for using her music in an immigration enforcement video. All this and more on this week’s show!  

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Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off.

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We’ve all been there. Standing at the holiday party with nothing to say to a room full of well-dressed strangers. Or wondering what fork we are supposed to use for the salad. And does it even matter what side of the plate you put your water glass on?

Etiquette has become a lost art in much of American culture, but Alison Cheperdak is, to borrow from President Donald Trump, “making it great again.”

After law school and serving in a number of fast-paced positions, including in the first Trump administration, Cheperdak decided to turn her passion for etiquette into a career and founded Elevate Etiquette.

On this special Thanksgiving edition of “Problematic Women,” Cheperdak shares everything from tips and tricks for carrying on conversation with strangers at holiday parties, to how to set a proper Thanksgiving table, and when it is, and isn't, appropriate to send a thank-you note.

And Thanksgiving would not be complete without some holiday trivia! Catch it all on this week’s edition of “Problematic Women.” Learn more about Elevate Etiquette: https://elevateetiquette.com/. Follow us on Instagram for EXCLUSIVE bonus content and the chance to be featured in our episodes:

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Woke is out at the Department of War, and higher fitness standards are back. Since being sworn in as secretary, Pete Hegseth has acted to “removed the distractions” from the department, including getting rid of “political correctness” and “DEI offices.”

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New York City is giving socialism a try, and Zohran Mamdani has young women to thank. 

If you found yourself in the Big Apple on Tuesday night, you might have witnessed groups of young women sporting “Hot Girls for Mamdani” T-shirts. In one viral video shared on social media following Mamdani's election night victory to become the next mayor of the city, a young woman wearing the blue shirt joked, “Sharia Law starts now,” seemingly poking fun at critics of Mamdani, who is a Muslim.  

The self described “democratic socialist” earned 50.4% of the vote, according to NBC News, beating independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a landslide victory. Young people overwhelmingly backed the charismatic Mamdani, but young women in particular ensured his victory.  

According to Tufts Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, 84% of female voters between the ages of 18—29 backed Mamdani in the mayoral race.  

But why? How did Mamdani mobilize the “hot girls” of the Big Apple to vote for policies that have been tested, tried, and show to fail every time, harming the very working people they promised to help? The answer, though not exhaustive, can likely be found within two explanations.  

First, young people are especially susceptible to ideas that are viewed in the public as “new” or trendy. New York City has never had an openly socialist mayor. Furthermore, socialism is marketable on paper—reeking of empathy and the illusion of serving the poor, which taps on the God given female emotion of compassion. Of course men have this emotion too, but speaking in broad generalities, women naturally have an inclination toward maternal care.  

The second reason Mamdani likely captured New York City’s young female vote was recently pointed out by social media influencer Ashton Cohen. The feminist movement, as Cohen explains in a video on Instagram, promised women happiness and fulfillment if they went to an impressive college, built a powerful career, and rejected marriage and motherhood, instead using sex for pleasure.  

Many millennials and Gen-Z women were raised on the feminist message, and now they find themselves buried under student loan debt, unable to buy a home because of the sky high cost of living, working a job that is not as fun or fulfilling as they thought, and alone because they rejected marriage. Talk about an audience primed for an attractive young politician to come along and promise rent freezes and free buses.  

On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we unpack why Mamdani’s socialist message resonated so deeply with young women, and discuss what this says about the feminist movement as a whole. 

Also on today’s show, President Donald Trump has designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over the persecution of Christians. We explain why this is a significant step to bringing real hope to a devastated nation.  

Plus, the British Royal Family is back in the news, though this time the ex-royals have the headlines. Meghan Markle is returning to acting 8 years ago after she announced her retirement from the business. And King Charles III has stripped the title of “Prince” from his brother Andrew over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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It’s Halloween weekend, and nothing is scarier than the possibility of a socialist gaining power over America’s biggest city.

On Tuesday, millions of New Yorkers will have the opportunity to choose the future they want for the Big Apple. Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and Independent Andrew Cuomo are all running to be New York’s next mayor. If the polls are even close to accurate, Mamdani, a candidate who has made promises to freeze rent and introduce government-run grocery stores, will be the next mayor of New York City.

In addition to the Big Apple, voters in Virginia and New Jersey are choosing their next governors on Tuesday.

Jessica Furst Johnson, a partner and co-chair of the political law practice at Lex Politica, joins “Problematic Women” this week to break down each election and assess who ran the best campaign.

Also on today’s show, President Donald Trump has just returned from Asia, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. We explain the big takeaways from the trip and what the future could hold for U.S.-China relations.

Plus, Americans have just celebrated Halloween. But is it “OK” to celebrate the holiday as a Christian? All the “Problematic Women” weigh in.

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Vice President JD Vance is “scarier in certain ways” than President Donald Trump, according to former White House press secretary Jen Psaki.  

Vance is “young” and “ambitious,” Psaki said on the leftist political podcast “I've Had It,” adding that the vice president is “agile in the sense that he is a chameleon who makes himself into whatever he thinks the audience wants to hear from him.”  

Psaki also took a swipe at first lady Usha Vance, indicating she might not be happy in her marriage.  

“I always wonder what’s going on in the mind of his wife,” Psaki said. “Like, are you OK? Please blink four times. Come over here. We’ll save you.” 

While in Israel with the first lady, Vance was asked about the comments and called them “disgraceful,” adding, “but of course, the second lady can speak for herself. I am very lucky to have a wonderful wife.” 

Psaki’s comments on Vance are telling. The next presidential election is over three years away. It is no secret that Vance is thought to be a top contender for the Oval Office position, and so the talking heads on the left are already priming their base to despise him.  

On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the left’s fear not only of Vance, but the broader policies of the Trump administration.  

Also on today’s show, there is no end in sight to the government shutdown, but Trump is staying busy with construction of the White House ballroom well underway. And the New York City mayoral election is around the corner, with crime and housing prices taking center stage. All this and more on this week’s show!  

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It only took about 24 hours after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel for cries of “free Palestine” to fill city streets as protesters waved the Palestinian flag. However, following the ceasefire and hostage deal which the Trump administration led the way in negotiating, those same protesters are noticeably quiet. 

The absence of great celebration on the part of the “free Palestine” protesters confirms what many already knew - the pro-Palestine movement has always been more deeply rooted in a hatred of Israel than a love for the people of Gaza. 

Now more than ever, the “Free Palestine” chanters should be taking to the streets to demand Hamas be completely eliminated as the terrorist group carries out public executions of local citizens in Gaza following the partial withdrawal of the Israeli military. 

On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the historic nature of the deal that ended the fighting between Israel and Hamas, and celebrate the return of all the living hostages. 

Also on today’s show, Erika Kirk was at the White House this week to receive the Medal of Freedom on behalf of her husband Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September. We also break down a Young Republicans group chat leak, and the Left's hypocritical reaction. Plus, we bring you the latest pop culture news, including Keira Knightley’s recent comments on transgenderism.

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Meet the woman who helped President Trump win the black vote.

In this episode of Problematic Women, we sit down with Janiyah Thomas, the Black media director for President Trump’s re-election campaign. She explains the campaign’s strategy in authentically reaching out to black voters the contentious election in which Trump ran against Kamala Harris—the former Vice President whose strategy leaned heavily on identity politics.

She also breaks down what’s hot in politics this week—from Antifa violence, California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter’s disastrous interview, and Taylor Swift’s anti-feminist anthems on her new album,  “The Life of a Showgirl.”

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It sounds like a conspiracy theory—but every detail outlined about Britain’s gang crisis is real.

For decades, gangs of predominantly Muslim men in towns across the UK have groomed, trafficked, and assaulted thousands of young girls while authorities looked the other way.

Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom Katie Lam joins “Problematic Women” to break down the shocking truth behind the UK grooming gang crisis, the systemic government cover-up, and why political leaders and law enforcement refused to act for fear of “inflaming community tensions.”

Katie also shares her personal journey, from writing musicals and working in finance to serving in Parliament, and why she believes protecting British culture and women’s safety must be a moral and political priority.

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