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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.

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Where are all the "Cease Fire Now" Protesters?

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Charlie Kirk gets the Medal of Freedom. Hostages are reunited with their families. And there is deafening silence from the "cease fire now" crowd. Plus a video so adorable you'll want to share it with everyone. It's Wildcard Wednesday.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Now that the hostages are home, what is next?

Monday, October 13, 2025

Jonathan Schanzer is the Executive Director at the Foundation for the Defense of Freedom. He has been studying the Middle East for over thirty years, and he has written multiple books about the region, including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. Schanzer tells Michele how history was made today, what needs to happen next, whether the world will recognize a Palestinian State, and why President Donald Trump was the indispensable man for the moment.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Dinesh D'Souza Schools Tucker and Candace.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Dinesh D'Souza's newest film, "The Dragon's Prophecy," exposes us all to October 7th and makes the moral case for Israel. He explains how he is mystified by right-wing pundits Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, who appear to be turning their backs on Israel and the Jews. And he discusses what peace in the Middle East could look like.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Politicians want to empty prisons and take over housing.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Socialism is growing in popularity.  Democratic Socialists of America believe in a Utopia that is impossible.  In fact, socialism has never worked.  On the one hand, DSAs don’t believe in capitalism, but they believe the state should take over means of production, housing, and healthcare.  Imagine the DMV and the VA taking over the energy sector.  Hear Zohran Mamdani and Representative Rashida Tlaib in their own words to get an idea of their worldview.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. 

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) is pissed off, and optimistic.

Monday, October 6, 2025

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) goes public for the first time about his real feelings for Ilhan Omar, Tim Walz, and the potential for unity in America.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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What is free speech exactly? Can I Say That?

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is the author of "Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use it Fearlessly." In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and Charlie Kirk's assassination, the First Amendment has been misrepresented, misunderstood, and used to score political points. Dr. Chloe sheds light on how free speech is alive and well — and must thrive — in America.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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While Joy Behar Slams Fat-shaming, Pete Hegseth Lays Down The Law.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

It's Wildcard Wednesday, where Michele bounces around the internet for you! Today's topics include Hitler histrionics, furious fathers, and Bad Bunny.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Why are Christians Being Killed?

Monday, September 29, 2025

In the wake of more violence at a Morman church in Michigan, Peter Johnson of Archway Defense reminds us, "Evil is real.". So what are the causes? Or more importantly, what are the solutions. Johnson, a former Air Marshall, tells us how we can be useful in the chaos.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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A Million Kirks, or A Million Kimmels?

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Officer Deon Joseph shreds the Charlie Kirk haters and reveals how cops balance the badge with the Bible.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Wildcard Wednesday: Free Speech Edition

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The reaction to Jimmy Kimmel's benching was laced with hypocrisy. Michele brings the goods. Plus, was Trump sabotoged at the UN?

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Leaving the Democrat Party

Monday, September 22, 2025

Are Black Americans really leaving the Democrat party?

Jay V did. And he says he's not alone. He explains how Donald Trump influenced his move, and how Charlie Kirk influenced his mind. 

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Tommy Robinson Rallies Millions in London

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Tommy Robinson is a polarizing figure in the U.K. But he managed to organize a Rally, "Uniting The Kingdom," That drew upwards of a million people and millions more watching live on X. Free speech and immigration are Uniting the Brits.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Wildcard Wednesday: Charlie Kirk Edition

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

How could something so heinous divided the US even more? Or has it?

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Is the Patriarchy Real?

Monday, September 15, 2025

Author Tilly Dillehay Discusses Marriage, Motherhood & the Power of Being a Woman

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Have We Forgotten 9/11?

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Lt. Colonel Allen West discusses the fading impact of one of America's darkest days. And he reminds us that terror groups still threaten all of us.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Wildcard Wednesday: Iryna Zarutska Edition

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The details of the murder of a young Ukranian Refugee are apalling. The media coverage (or lack thereof) is maddening. This story should make your head explode. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

Can Tim Walz Win Again?

Monday, September 8, 2025

Kristin Robbins is one of three serious candidates looking to unseat Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Why does she think she can? Where does she stand on abortion? How can she fix education? Meet the only woman running in MN.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports

Thursday, September 4, 2025

NYT Best-selling author Christine Brennan has written the definitive book on Caitlin Clark. Why is this young basketball player changing the face of women's sports? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

Wildcard Wednesday: Burning the Flag Edition

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Free speech, College Football, and Valentina Gomez

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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Why Mandani Is Unfit

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Daniel DiMartino of the Manhattan Institute lived through socialism in Venezuela.  He explains the horrors that policies like those of Zhoran Mamdani can inflict on people.

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.

Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter.

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