She Thinks

Sam Sorbo, author of They’re Your Kids, joins the “She Thinks” podcast this week to talk about school choice and her family’s experience homeschooling three children. As the majority of kids head back to school, it’s an important time to champion what we at IWF believe about school choice: educational freedom isn’t suited only for a subset of children, but for all children in all zip codes. The reality is that while 85% of parents send their children to a public school, only 1/3 would choose that option if they had the ability to go elsewhere. Sam Sorbo is an American actress, author, and talk radio host. She played Serena on the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and hosts the weekday, syndicated radio program, The Sam Sorbo Show. She is married to actor Kevin Sorbo, and they have three children together, whom they homeschooled.

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Jennifer Braceras talks with Christina Martin, counsel in Knick v. Township of Scott.

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Rep. Mary Franson joins the podcast this week to discuss a tough and often ignored issue -- female genital mutilation or FGM. Rep. Franson is a state representative from Minnesota who recently introduced legislation to hold both doctors and parents accountable for the practice. In our conversation, she offers insight and explains what steps can be taken to protect the girls.

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Kristin Shapiro joins “She Thinks” this week to talk about an issue that has not only gained traction in the states, but we’re also watching it play out on the federal level -- Paid Parental Leave. With so many Democratic candidates talking about it, it’s important to know the pros and cons of government-proposed paid leave policieslike the Family Act, The CRADLE Act, and the New Parents Act.Kristin Shapiro is a lawyer and senior fellow with Independent Women's Forum. She has litigated numerous cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2016, Kristin was selected by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star in the DC area. You can also check out her commentary, which appears regularly in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.

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Tammy Bruce, president of ​IWF's sister organization ​Independent Women's Voice, is joined by a special guest ​known by many as Buffy Summers from the hit 90's Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie for this pop-up episode of She Thinks--Kristy Swanson. Kristy is an ​award winning ​actress and producer. She is a mom and a wife and an outspoken conservative in Hollywood. ​Kristy talks about her decision to come out as a conservative, navigating the entertainment industry as a conservative, championing conservatism, and encouraging civility and respect for differences in opinions. You don't want to miss this special episode!

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Senior editor at The Federalist and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway joins the podcast this week to talk about her new book (already a #1 bestseller!), Justice on Trial, that she co-authored with Carrie Severino. Mollie and Carrie combined their journalistic and legal expertise to uncover the truth. Their book not only recounts what happened during the Kavanaugh Confirmation, but also considers what this means for the future of the Supreme Court. They interviewed 100 key players including President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, dozens of Senators and their staff as well as people who know Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford personally.

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The founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel Turner joins the podcast this week to talk about the very popular topic of climate change. We’ll delve into the science, including whether the data points we often hear politicians cite are accurate, discuss how America has become energy independent and why that’s so important from a human right’s perspective, and finally Daniel answers the question everyone should want answered—is the world really ending in 12 years? Power the Future is a national non-profit organization with the mission of offering truth, facts, and research that will enrich the national conversation on energy policy.

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IWF's Patrice Onwuka speaks with Simone Barron, board member of the Restaurant Workers of America and a founder of the Full Service Workers Alliance in Seattle, to discuss why wait staff oppose ending the tipped wage and earning a $15 minimum wage like other workers.

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Emily Chamlee-Wright joins the podcast this week to talk about socialism. As polls reveal that Generation Z has a much more positive view of socialism than previous generations, and the Democratic candidates line up to promote socialist ideas on their platforms, it’s now more important than ever to discuss whether free is actually free. Emily defines socialism, explains the role of free markets in a free society, and analyzes whether or not young people have a true understanding of the system.Emily Chamlee-Wright is President and CEO of the Institute for Humane Studies, which works with scholars to advance a deeper understanding of ideas in the classical liberal intellectual tradition. Prior to joining IHS in 2016, she served as the Provost and Dean of the College at Washington College, and was previously the Elbert H. Neese Professor of Economics and associate dean at Beloit College.

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On this episode of “She Thinks,” Julie Gunlock joins us to reveal the truth behind vaccinations and the rise in measles outbreaks. She’ll discuss how the antivaccination movement started and how serious these outbreaks are, especially for children. This is an especially important conversation as 2019 has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 1994.

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