She Thinks
Summary: She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Sign up for our emails here: http://iwf.org/sign-up
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Podcasts:
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is up for reauthorization but is in need of some improvements! Listen to the former Principal Deputy Director of VAWA at the Department of Justice talk about what is working and what isn't.
Real Story About Ex-Smoker Quitting by Starting to Vape by Independent Women's Forum
Un-Scientific Reports Coming From the International Agency for Research on Cancer by Independent Women's Forum
Listen to our discussion on pre-existing conditions. What are they? Why are they such buzz words? And why is it a good thing to repeal this part of the ACA?
Why is Brett Kavanaugh the best choice for Supreme Court? Listen to our review of dramatic the hearings last week and take a level-headed look at Kavanaugh's opinions.
Government shouldn't be profiting through the legal system. Opioid lawsuits are using the opioid crisis to give the government a pay out. Read Jennifer Braceras's legal brief here: http://iwf.org/publications/2807216/Legal-Brief:-Nuisance-Lawsuits-Won't-Solve-Opioid-Crisis Interested in hearing more? IWF is hosting Jessica Hulsey Nickel and Charmaine Yoest to discuss the opioid crisis. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-opioid-crisis-what-you-need-to-know-to-prevent-abuse-tickets-49341766552
Listen to Inez Stepman discuss the future of higher education. Getting a four year degree has become a huge economic burden, which has sparked a debate about the cost of college. Want to learn more? Sign up for our event on this topic: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-college-degree-is-it-worth-what-you-paid-for-it-tickets-48813843520
Short term health insurance plans are new innovative coverage options that gives consumers more flexibility. Read more here: http://iwf.org/blog/2807198/Why-Short-Term,-Catastrophic-Health-Insurance-Policies-Are-Anything-But-%22Junk%22
Dr. Jamie Wells, a visiting fellow at IWF, discusses issues with breastfeeding. Following international debate, breastfeeding has become an ideological battle. Read more here: http://iwf.org/blog/2807103/When-It-Comes-To-Infant-Nutrition,-Nuances-Matter.-Not-Politics.
Listen to our discussion on Marco Rubio's new bill: Economic Security for New Parents Act.
Co-op preschools offer affordable daycare for families by allowing parents to volunteer at their child's school. Virginia officials want to increase the training required for parents to volunteer to one hour of training per one hour in the classroom. This is an unnecessary and impossible regulation that could lead to co-op preschools closing their doors.
IWF Legal Fellow, Erin Hawley, shares her reaction to Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He respects the constitution, believes judges should be independent, and is an originalist. Kavanaugh is a strong believer that judges should interpret the law, and not make it.
Technology has expanded the amount of educational programming our children can consume, but regulations are still stuck in the 1990's. Mike O'Rielly, Commissioner at the FCC wants to modernize how they regulate "KidVids". Listen and find out why children's shows need to respond to the market, just like any other economy.
SCOTUS recently ruled that a business must have a physical presence in a state, in order for a state to tax that business. Bureaucrats from different parts of the country can now tax your online transactions--this is the ultimate form of taxation without representation. Listen to Mattie Duppler explain how this will change the cost of your online shopping.
Today the Obama-era regulations on the internet have ended. Net neutrality was a power grab by the previous administration that ended up giving too much regulatory power to the FCC. With the new rules, the internet is free and open again.
