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Neil Shenvi: The Truth About Wokeness
Season 1 Episode 35
What exactly is “wokeness”—and is it really disappearing? Joseph Backholm sits down with author Neil Shenvi to unpack the critical theory behind mode…
3 hours ago
Wolves in White Coats
Season 1 Episode 34
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a new report examining the medical, political, and financial forces behind so-called “g…
4 days, 2 hours ago
Confessions of a Freshman Legislator
Season 1 Episode 33
North Carolina State Representative Brian Echevarria joins Joseph Backholm to share what he’s learned during his first two years inside the state leg…
6 days, 23 hours ago
Men in the WNBA? Former trans shares thoughts
Season 1 Episode 32
Joseph Backholm sits down with Walt Heyer, who shares his personal story of undergoing gender reassignment surgery, living as a woman for eight years…
1 week, 4 days ago
When Convictions Collide With Culture
Season 1 Episode 31
The culture keeps asking people to ignore uncomfortable truths—but what happens when someone refuses? Joseph and Ashley discuss the growing number of…
2 weeks ago
Parents Push Back. Socialists Push Forward.
Season 1 Episode 30
This week on Politics for Happy People, Joseph and Ashley unpack the controversy surrounding a Wake County elementary school's hiring decision that h…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Democratic Socialists Are Taking Over
Season 1 Episode 29
This week on Politics for Happy People, Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan unpack two stories they believe reveal where America's political future ma…
3 weeks ago
Trans teachers in grade school?!?!
Season 1 Episode 28
A Wake County elementary school's hiring of a biological male living as a woman has reignited debate over parental rights, the role of teachers, and …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
NC Ranked 8th worst at Protecting Religious Freedom. Why?
Season 1 Episode 27
North Carolina ranked 42nd in the nation for protecting religious freedom—but why? Joseph and Ashley unpack a surprising new report, explain the lega…
4 weeks ago
Trust But Verify: Can accountability fix voting and budget problems?
Season 1 Episode 26
Ashley and Joseph break down the latest debate surrounding the SAVE Act, asking whether requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID is simply common …
1 month ago