For nearly three decades, Michele Tafoya reported the action from the sidelines. She covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics, and the college football and basketball national championships. And now, during these insane times in our world, she thinks we need a serious dose … of sanity. This is the Michele Tafoya Podcast, with your host — one of the sanest people on planet earth — Michele Tafoya.
Latest episodes
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23 min
Mike Lindell is running for Governor, and Tim Walz is out.
Michele has been interviewing all of the Republican Gubernatorial candidates in Minnesota. My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is the latest to throw his hat in the ring. On the morning…
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37 min
Trump's pardon of an NYPD detective was made possible by a soap star.
It's damn difficult to get a Presidential pardon. Emmy-winning soap actress Martha Byrne worked tirelessly to get one for her husband, former NYPD detective Michael McMahon. Their…
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36 min
Ten Republicans are running to unseat Tim Walz.
Chris Madel is a recent entry into the Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial race. He says he has the right message on fraud, public safety, and education. And, he says, "My opinions…
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35 min
Democrats take the Black community for granted.
Congressman John James is the living embodiment of the American Dream. But as a conservative, he gets more pushback from people who "look like him" than from anyone else. His resum…
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27 min
Is America prepared to take our values seriously?
There are brutal realities in the world today. Cancer is one. Terrorism is another. And political division is one that could wreck this country. What will it take to confront and r…
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25 min
Republicans see a lane in Minnesota.
Patrick Knight has entered the crowded field of Republicans who want to kick Tim Walz out of the Governor's mansion. He is a retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel who attended Georgeto…
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25 min
She wants to continue fighting for Minnesota.
In February 2025, Lisa Demuth made history as the first Black lawmaker and first Republican woman to serve as Speaker of the House. Now she's running for Governor of Minnesota, loo…
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23 min
Confronting reality is a really smart thing to do.
A fifteen-year-old girl gets raped in the U.K. Minnesota taxpayers get fleeced by a valuable voting bloc. And Randi Weingarten is at it again. It's Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafo…
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28 min
Fraud in Minnesota has Tim Walz facing a blizzard of opposition.
"Minnesota is in real trouble. The next governor needs to be battle-tested and solutions-oriented," writes Jeff Johnson. He joins Michele to explain why he thinks he is the candida…
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32 min
Again, It's the economy, stupid.
Ned Ryun, CEO of American Majority, assesses why democrats won last November. But he also sees room for Republicans to make strides in the midterms. Plus, he has the ear of the Pre…
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31 min
Who says billionaires are bad people?
Do you remember what then President Obama said about illegal immigration? Could be be elected today? And just how scary is Tim Walz? Also, why does the left hate billionaires? Mich…
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33 min
Why does Tim Walz think he's deserving of a third term?
In this series of interviews with Republican gubernatorial candidates in MInnesota, we introduce you to Philip Parrish. Parrish says, "I am running as a Republican but reject the d…
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42 min
How to discover and rely on the better, and braver angels of your nature.
We say we want unity. Are you willing to do what it takes to achieve greater harmony in America? Or even just at your dinner table? There's a playbook that can help you. Meet Doug…
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34 min
This doctor wants to defeat Tim Walz.
Dr. Scott Jensen ran for Governor of Minnesota in 2022 and lost to Tim Walz. Jensen is running again, and he tells Michele how this time will be different. Michele Tafoya is a four…
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23 min
Minnesota Needs a New Governor
Tim Walz wants a third term. Kendall Qualls is trying -- for a second time -- to unseat Walz. Qualls is a businessman with a military background. He makes his case for why he is th…
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25 min
People are getting bored with Michelle Obama.
Nicki Minaj earns even more respect. Bill Maher is 100-percent right about one political hot-button issue. Batya Unger-Sargon has some uncomfortable facts. And so much more on Wild…
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20 min
This former UFC fighter wants to replace Tim Walz.
Former MMA fighter Brad Kohler is running for Governor of Minnesota. He tells Michele why his fighter's mentality makes him the best candidate for the job. Is he the next Jesse Ven…
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35 min
Link Lauren wants to appear on The View.
Comedian, podcaster, and social influencer Link Lauren visits the show to talk Kamala, Dylan Mulvaney, The View, RFK Jr., Trump, and when it's a good thing to lie. Michele Tafoya i…
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33 min
How Many Toy Stories are Too Many?
The government shutdown should be over. The fight for women's safety in sports and locker-rooms continues. J.B. Pritzker gets profane. And Michele's decision to return her college…
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32 min
Soldiers love Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth.
Medal of Honor winner, Dakota Meyer, is the founder of the Substack page the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front). He is unapologetic about his support for troops over generals, character o…