Trust the science. Trust the experts. But what happens when ideology and financial incentives start driving medicine?

In this episode of Speak Up! Virginia, Candi Cushman and Victoria Cobb discuss the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report, Wolves in White Coats, and what it reveals about the push for gender transition procedures for children.

They discuss:

• What the HHS report found about financial incentives, medical practices, and potentially improper billing

• The lack of FDA approval for puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to treat gender dysphoria in children

• How parents and patients may have been misled about risks and long-term consequences

• The legal implications for schools and why recent Supreme Court decisions are changing the landscape in Virginia

• A new legal memo from Founding Freedoms Law Center and America First Legal urging Virginia school boards to review their policies

• What parents can do to speak up and protect their children

📄 Read the HHS Report — Wolves in White Coats:

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs-wolves-in-white-coats.pdf

⚖️ Read the Founding Freedoms Law Center & America First Legal Memo:

https://www.foundingfreedomslaw.org/news/fflc-and-afl-send-legal-memo-to-school-boards-about-gender-policies

📚 Find More Resources from The Family Foundation:

https://www.familyfoundation.org/

If you found this conversation valuable, like, subscribe, and share this episode to help more parents and Virginians understand what is happening in our schools, healthcare system, and state.

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This week, catch another interview from the Social Conservative Convention. Candi and Victoria sit down with Dr. Brad Wilcox, a professor at UVA to discuss the continued value of marriage and family in restoring our culture.

To learn more, visit: https://ifstudies.org/

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In this exclusive episode of Speak Up Virginia, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped his unwavering commitment to defending life. From heartbreaking loss to enduring faith, Santorum reflects on how Christ gave him the courage to stand firm in the public square.

Join us for a powerful conversation about faith, family, perseverance, and why the fight for life is ultimately rooted in hope—not politics.

📚 Visit familyfoundation.org to explore resources, stay informed, and learn how you can make a difference across Virginia: https://www.familyfoundation.org/

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This week, catch the part 2 of our podcast tackling the common myths you'll hear on this year's constitutional amendment. Candi and Jonathan are back to speak truth and equip you with what you need to talk to your neighbors about the constitutional battle to defend life!

This week, Candi sits down with the newest member of our team, Jonathan Bowell, a church planting pastor who's helping us mobilize grassroots teams across Virginia. Together, they tackle the lies of the other side, providing truth and encouragement to help you speak for life this year!

For more information, visit: https://www.familyfoundation.org/stopunlimitedabortion

Reality is making a comeback.

In this episode of Speak Up! Virginia, Candi Cushman and Victoria Cobb unpack a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming that states can protect girls' and women's sports based on biological sex. What does this ruling mean for Virginia schools, parents, and student athletes? Could it reshape ongoing legal battles over locker rooms, Title IX, and girls' sports across the Commonwealth?

The conversation also covers:

• The Supreme Court's ruling on girls' sports and biological reality
• What the decision means for Virginia and the Loudoun County locker room case
• The legal confusion surrounding Virginia's rushed marijuana commercialization law
• Why governing through the state budget created unexpected consequences
• Reflections on America's 250th anniversary and the values that have made our nation unique

The Family Foundation and the Founding Freedoms Law Center are working every day to defend faith, family, freedom, and constitutional rights in Virginia.

Learn more and get involved:

🌐 https://familyfoundation.org

⚖️ https://foundingfreedomslaw.org

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share to help more Virginians stay informed on the issues shaping our Commonwealth.

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Victoria is back! This week, join Candi and Victoria to descuss the potential concerning national trend with DSA candidates sweeping Democrat primaries. Plus, learn more on the budget breakdown and what's coming to your neighborhoods thanks to the radical liberals in Richmond.

We’ll be taking a short break next week to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family. 🇺🇸

But don’t worry — we’ll be back the following week with a brand-new episode. Thanks for watching and supporting Speak Up! Virginia!

For more information, visit: FamilyFoundation.org.

Catch the second half of Leslie Blackwell's incredible story of redemption and healing this week on Speak Up! Virginia. Leslie and Candi confront the lies told to women and share resources for truth and healing.

For information and to find support, please visit: https://supportafterabortion.com/

For more information on healing post-abortion, please visit: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/

To read more post-abortion testimonials, please visit: https://abortiontestimonials.com/

To help push back on the lies in our culture and defend life, visit: https://www.familyfoundation.org/life

This week, Candi is joined by Leslie Blackwell, a former Pro-Choice activist turned March for Life speaker and warrior for Life, helping women heal from their abortions. Hear the first part of this compelling interview where Leslie shares her extrordinary testimony.

For more information on Leslie's work, visit: https://www.facebook.com/SilentnomoreRVA/

This week, Candi sits down with Noah Coffin, the couragous leader of a Turning Point USA Club America chapter at Albemarle High School about the issues facing Gen-Z. You wont want to miss this exclusive interview.