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.
Episodes
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 coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. A judge sentenced McMahon to Federal prison, and the details are astounding.
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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 sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.
Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final...
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 like?
Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.
Record-setting, four-time Sp...
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 sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC S...
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. Can he add Governor to his resume?
Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentato...
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 sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.
Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Su...
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-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fift...
"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 commentator.
Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl...
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 sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.
Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunda...
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, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, ...
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 divisive tactics of partisan elites. My focus is on practical solutions and common ground to serve all Minnesotans, particularly the hardworking poor, with integrity and respect."
Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned politic...
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 Teschner and Beth Malow of BetterAngels.org. They have written and self-published a book that can help: "Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships In Divided Times." They also publish on Substack: TogetherNow.Substac...
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-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...
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 the Republican candidate best suited to send Walz packing.
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...
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 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...
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 Ventura?
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 ...
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 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 Su...
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 diploma to U.C. Berkeley gets legitimized ... again.
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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 over comfort, And service over politics. He tells Michele what he really thinks about Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth.
Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator.
Record-setting, four-time Sports ...
Kim Witczak lost her husband, Woody, to suicide, after he began taking prescribed antidepressants. Since then she has Bbeen connecting the dots between Big Pharma, Washington, the FDA, and the healthcare system. It's not pretty.
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 F...
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