Pull Up A Chair with Ashley Mayer

By Ashley Mayer

In a time of polarization, hurt, and unrest in America, my solution is this: pull up a chair.... more

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

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April 15, 2021 LSU Scandal, Title IX, Me Too, & Feminism with Caroline Schroeder
Ashley welcomes her first ever guest, Caroline Schroeder. Caroline is a survivor of sexual assault and had first-hand experience with Title IX when she was a student at LSU. Since graduating from LSU in May of 2020, she has worked as a freelance writer for philanthropic organizations, which she says has been useful as she continues to advocate for survivors and demand that LSU reform its policies for responding to sexual and domestic violence. In this episode, Caroline shares her story as a survivor of sexual assault and how dealing with Louisiana State University’s Title IX proceedings led to a bigger scandal. Ashley and Caroline discuss the differences of President Obama and President Trump’s Title IX policies, the Me Too movement, the notion of believe all women, and feminism.
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2h 11min
April 09, 2021 Episode 13: Strong, Not Silent
After going through a traumatic period in her life, Ashley has decided to choose strength instead of silence.
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1h 13min
March 26, 2021 The Inconvenient Truth About Guns in America
In the wake of the devastating mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, the president, media, and gun control activists have called for a ban on assault weapons. Ashley dissects the 2nd Amendment and counters the argument that the 2nd Amendment is outdated and loosely interpreted by gun rights activists. Ashley also discusses data on mass shootings, gun bans, and gun control. Additionally, social media activists wasted no time in politicizing the mass shooting, yet Ashley offers a response and calls for action that provokes real change.
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30min
March 18, 2021 Derek Chauvin Trial, Cuomo Update, Kentucky Police Bill, & the Border Crisis
First, the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, is under way. Due to this case’s publicity, the jury selection process has been difficult. Ashley discusses whether Chauvin could be acquitted or found guilty, and whether or not the court of public opinion could sway the decision. Second, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo now faces seven sexual harassment allegations. Given that over 140 elected officials have called for him to resign, Ashley talks about the question of his resignation. Next, Ashley explains her belief that Kentucky State Republicans have violated the First Amendment in a recent bill that has passed through the Kentucky State Senate. Finally, Ashley briefly explains the crisis at our southern border.

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Sources:
Derek Chauvin Trial
USA Today - Derek Chauvin Trial Live
New York Times - George Floyd Protest Timeline
Twin Cities - Timeline: George Floyd to Derek Chauvin
CNN - Derek Chauvin Trial Jurors
Star Tribune - Minneapolis to pay $27 million to George Floyd's family
Washington Post - What killed George Floyd?

Andrew Cuomo
Inside Edition - Biden Says Cuomo Should Resign If Investigation Finds Sexual Harassment Claims Are True
New York Mag - Everyone Who Has Called for Governor Cuomo to Resign
ABC News - Cuomo should resign if allegations confirmed: Biden

Kentucky Police Bill
WDRB - Kentucky Senate bill making it a crime to insult police officers
Washington Post - Kentucky Senate votes to criminalize insulting police in way that could cause violent response
New York Post - Kentucky Senate passes bill criminalizing protesters who ‘insult’ police

Border Crisis
CNN - Biden tells migrants not to come to US
CBS News - 13,000 Migrant Children in Custody
NPR - FEMA to help at Border
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26min
March 04, 2021 The “Leadership” of Andrew Cuomo
In this episode, Ashley talks about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. In regards to handling COVID-19, he has been praised as the gold standard and even received an Emmy for his leadership, but he has also been labeled as a murderer. As New York was the epicenter of the coronavirus, his leadership has become under increased scrutiny with time, so much so that he now not only has been accused of murdering over 15,000 elderly people in nursing homes, but also must contend with newly surfaced allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation within his administration.
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27min
February 18, 2021 Episode 9: It Starts with You; A Message from Ashley
Instead of diving into current events, Ashley sends a message to her listeners: focus on governing yourself. By focusing on yourself and your happiness, the outside noise of politics and the world at large becomes much smaller. Both Ashley’s immersion in political issues and her life experiences have given her a unique perspective on the world, and she wants to share her advice with her audience.
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38min
February 11, 2021 Unprecedented Impeachment, Unprecedented Day
Impeachment trials are underway. We dive into the events that caused impeachment, the constitutionality of impeachment, and the unprecedented case against Donald Trump
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43min
February 04, 2021 Immigration; Policies & Misconceptions
Immigration was the issue that won Trump the presidency, but now, Biden plans to erase some of the former president’s policies. Ashley explains what the executive orders will do and how Biden will tackle immigration throughout his presidency. She then talks about DACA and the misconceptions of both liberals and conservatives regarding their views on immigration.
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31min
February 01, 2021 Elites vs. You; How GameStop Woke Up Americans
If you are still confused about what is happening with GameStop and the stock market, this episode is for you. Ashley explains how the GameStop situation brought Americans to the realization that the division in the United States comes down to the elites versus everyday people.
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24min
January 28, 2021 The First Amendment & Why Americans Should Actively Defend It
Ashley discusses her favorite political topic, the First Amendment, which allows all Americans to express themselves freely without fear of government consequence. To be a proponent of the First Amendment is to advocate for all people’s right to make even the most egregious of statements, not because you agree with what they say, but because you agree with their right to say it.
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27min

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How many episodes does Pull Up A Chair with Ashley Mayer have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.