In this episode, Riley introduces April Hutchinson, a Canadian national team powerlifter. April shares her journey into powerlifting, her struggles with alcoholism, and how powerlifting helped improve her health and mental well-being. She discusses her rigorous training during the COVID-19 pandemic, qualifying for nationals and competing at the world championships. The conversation then shifts to the challenges faced by female athletes, the controversy surrounding transgender athlete Ann Andres, and the recent policy change by the International Powerlifting Federation. April expresses her gratitude for progress made and her determination to fight for fair competition and women's rights in sports. The discussion also touches on the impact of Larry Maile, the US powerlifting president.
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RILEY GAINES PODCAST: Powerlifting and Transgender Athletes: When Records Get a "Lift"

Riley Gaines has emerged as one of the most powerful voices in the fight to save women’s sports and spaces, but the fight is far from over! In each episode of Gaines For Girls, Riley will dive into the issues facing modern women, while hosting conversations with other leading ladies and guests who stand up for what’s right. The left’s woke culture war has nothing on Gaines For Girls!

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Four brave young girls share their experience of stepping down from competing against a male athlete in track and field. They discuss the unfairness of allowing males to compete in girls' sports and the lack of privacy and safety for female athletes. They also talk about the backlash they faced and the importance of standing up for what is right. The girls recommend that other girls and women facing similar situations take a stand and refuse to compete against males. They emphasize the need for fairness, equal opportunity, and the protection of women's rights in sports.
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Sitting Out For Women

Texas Attorney General Paxton discusses the Biden administration's rewrite of Title IX and its implications for sex-based protections under federal law. He highlights the administration's disregard for the Constitution and federal law, and the potential harm to women's rights and opportunities in sports. Paxton emphasizes the need for states to stand up against this overreach and protect women's rights.
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The Fight for Title IX with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

In this episode, Nicole Shanahan, the running mate of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr; discusses her background and how she got connected with Kennedy. She shares her personal experience as a mother of a daughter with chronic disease and her involvement in scientific research. Shanahan explains why she decided to support Kennedy as an independent candidate and her dissatisfaction with the two-party system. She also discusses the issue of transgender athletes in women's sports and the importance of common sense in politics. Shanahan addresses the censorship by big tech companies and the need to unravel corporate capture. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of social issues and creating a healthy America.
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Can Common Sense Make Its Way Back to Politics?

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The Sacrifices of Speaking Out: Hector Bravo's Story

Payton McNabb, a high school senior, was hit in the face by a boy posing as a woman during a volleyball game, resulting in a brain injury. She has since become an advocate for women's sports and has been working with the Independent Women's Forum. Payton shares her experience and the ongoing effects of her injury, including vision impairment and memory loss. She discusses the lack of response and apology from the boy and his team, as well as the dismissive attitude of some medical professionals. Payton emphasizes the importance of protecting women's sports and calls out politicians who deny the issue.
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RILEY GAINES PODCAST: Powerlifting and Transgender Athletes: When Records Get a "Lift"

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