The Michele Tafoya Podcast
The Michele Tafoya Podcast
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.Social links:
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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 story has all the makings of a Netflix drama. Martha and Michael tell Michele how the FBI falsely accused McMahon of co…
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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 are actually yours." He joins Michele to explain why he is running. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning s…
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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 resume is beyond impressive, he's a proven leader, and he is vying for the Governor's mansion in Michigan. What's not to lik…
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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 rise above them? This is a bitterly honest Wildcard Wednesday. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportsca…
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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 Georgetown Law and Harvard Business schools. He has been the CEO of food processing company... and he's coached youth hockey. C…
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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, looking to unseat Tim Walz. She shares her vision with Michele. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportsca…
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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 Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-tim…
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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 candidate to unseat Tim Walz. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural com…
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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 President. What kind of advice does he give to Donald Trump? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaste…
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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? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, …
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