The Riley Gaines Show

Alex Cooper built one of the biggest podcasts in the world by selling young women a message Riley Gaines says is not empowerment — it is poison. In this emergency solo episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down the cultural influence of Call Her Daddy, hookup culture, modern feminism, and why parents should pay close attention to the messages being aimed at their daughters and sons.

From Alex Cooper’s rise at Barstool Sports to her massive podcast deals, celebrity interviews, the Unwell Network, and her influence over Gen Z women, Riley argues that the real cost of this brand is being ignored. This episode is a direct warning to moms, dads, young women, and young men about self-respect, boundaries, marriage, family, faith, and the kind of culture we are handing to the next generation.

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Emily Austin joins The Riley Gaines Show to expose what she says many people in sports media already know: there are far more Trump-supporting athletes, including NBA players, than the public is led to believe. Emily and Riley discuss why athletes stay quiet, how woke sports media pressures players and broadcasters, and why the UFC and combat sports feel completely different from the NBA and other major leagues.

In this episode, Emily Austin also reacts to her viral video of Billie Eilish’s anti-ICE Grammys speech, calls out celebrity hypocrisy from the Met Gala to Hollywood socialism, and opens up about DEI in sports broadcasting, cancel culture, anti-Semitism, faith, and what young women need to know if they want to speak boldly in public life.

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins The Riley Gaines Show to talk about her path from the Trump White House to becoming Arkansas’s first female governor, what President Trump told her when he wanted her on TV, how media has changed, and why she believes America needs a return to common sense.

Riley and Governor Sanders discuss Arkansas’s pro-life, pro-family policies, school choice, maternal health, the “bring your baby to work” program, the Razorback Ready 2026 Fitness Challenge, and the Bell-to-Bell No-Cell law aimed at giving students a phone-free education.

They also talk about motherhood, marriage, faith, leadership, and why more women and parents are speaking up against the radical agenda affecting America’s kids.

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Michael Knowles joins The Riley Gaines Show for a wide-ranging conversation on the fractures forming on the political right, the future of MAGA after Trump, the role of podcast culture in conservative infighting, and why faith is making a comeback with young Americans.

Riley and Michael also dig into Catholicism, AI and critical thinking, abortion messaging, Trump’s second term, the Iran conflict, Charlie Kirk’s legacy, and why online political discourse is pulling the right in different directions.

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Comedian and Fox News host Jimmy Failla provides an exclusive, firsthand account of the chaos at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner. From the moment shots rang out near the magnetometers to the evacuation of President Trump and his Cabinet, Failla breaks down the security failures and the media's "manufactured hysteria" leading up to the event. Plus, Riley and Jimmy tackle the viral Karoline Leavitt "shots fired" clip and why late-night comedy has transformed into political activism.

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California is moving to criminalize investigative journalism. Nick Shirley joins Riley Gaines to expose the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" and the $250M fraud it’s trying to hide.

In this explosive episode, Nick Shirley returns to discuss the legislative attempt (AB 2624) to make public filming of taxpayer-funded immigrant service providers a crime. Nick recounts his recent trip to Sacramento where he confronted the bill's co-authors—many of whom didn't even realize they had signed it.

We dive deep into:

Nick is risking it all to show us where our tax dollars are actually going. From $15k security bills to being called a 'psycho' by legislators, the pressure to stop him is real. Should investigating taxpayer-funded fraud be a crime? Drop your thoughts below 👇👇

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In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley shares her honest postpartum fitness routine, how she started training again after baby, and the 5 habits that helped her feel strong, healthy, and like herself again.

From pelvic floor recovery and protein intake to running, lifting, and the mindset shift that comes with motherhood, Riley breaks down what actually worked for her as a former Division I athlete navigating the postpartum season. She also explains why postpartum recovery shouldn’t be treated as a one-size-fits-all process.

If you’re looking for realistic postpartum workout tips, motivation as a new mom, or practical advice on getting back into a fitness routine after pregnancy, this episode is for you.

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"Your own side will break your heart." Green Beret veteran Nick Freitas joins Riley Gaines to expose why he’s walking away from the "political game" and the GOP establishment. From the calculated collapse of Eric Swalwell to the physical assault of journalists, we’re calling out the cowards and the hypocrites.

Nick Freitas doesn't do scripted talking points. In this explosive episode, the combat veteran and former legislator reveals the soul-crushing reality of life in the General Assembly and why "political fatigue" is a symptom of a broken incentive system.

We dive deep into the headlines the mainstream media is trying to massage:

It’s time to stop playing by their rules. Nick breaks down his new guide to restoring biblical masculinity and why Gen Z is starving for something real.

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In this solo episode, Riley explores the "lore" of Ethel Cain—born Hayden Silas Anadönia—and the dark themes of religious trauma and incest that define the project. Riley breaks down the concept of Auto Gynephilia (AGP), the ongoing "petty" feud with Lana Del Rey, and the dangerous glorification of violence following the murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO.

In This Episode:

❌ The reality of "Mother Cain’s" Instagram post.

❌ The definition of Autogynephilia and its role in gender ideology.

❌ How Meta shadowbans biological reality while promoting "pants parts".

❌ The legacy of the late Scott Adams and New York Times' selective forgiveness.

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