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.

Episodes

October 8, 2025 34 mins

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 i...

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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 Bo...

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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.

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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...

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September 29, 2025 27 mins

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 Taf...

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September 25, 2025 37 mins

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...

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September 24, 2025 36 mins

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 sportsca...

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September 22, 2025 34 mins

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 Feb...

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September 18, 2025 27 mins

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 ...

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September 17, 2025 39 mins

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 &mda...

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September 15, 2025 38 mins

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 cove...

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September 11, 2025 31 mins

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. S...

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September 10, 2025 29 mins

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...

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September 8, 2025 40 mins

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...

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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 S...

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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 nati...

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August 28, 2025 37 mins

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...

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Who would have thought a random Tuesday in August would nearly break the internet? Travis, Taylor, and much more make this week'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 ...

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August 25, 2025 41 mins

UPENN grad Eyal Yakoby is fighting antisemitism in America and around the world. He is a brave and bold voice, and a must-follow on X.

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 sp...

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August 21, 2025 33 mins

Tik Tok, National Security, and Ivy League Influence. Hudson institute China expert Michael Sobolik joins 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 Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the foll...

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