Cracker Barrel Goes WOKE: Goodbye Tradition? (ft. Dr. Ann Shippy & Kristen Waggoner)

Story #1: In 'Quick Takes,' Will and The Crew cover the week’s wildest stories, including Cracker Barrel potentially going woke after scrapping its iconic logo for a bland rebrand? Will says it’s bigger than Cracker Barrel, it’s “refinement culture,” where logos, cars, even pro sports are stripped of personality into corporate sameness. Plus, outrage over male NFL cheerleaders sparks a debate on masculinity and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) mock Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pull-up abilities.

Story #2: Dr. Ann Shippy, author of 'The Preconception Revolution,' joins Will to discuss the crisis of collapsing birthrates. Why aren’t we having babies and why is it so much harder to conceive? Dr. Shippy breaks down the cultural, economic, and health factors behind the fertility decline, from career delays to toxins lowering sperm counts in young men. She offers practical steps, including diet, detox, stress reduction, exercise, that not only boost fertility but improve the long-term health of children, turning them into super babies. 

Story #3: Kristen Waggoner, President and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, joins to spotlight three major free speech cases you haven’t heard about. From states forcing counselors to affirm gender transitions for minors, to laws compelling businesses to use preferred pronouns under threat of jail time, to California and Hawaii cracking down on satire and memes, Waggoner warns of a “five-alarm fire” for the First Amendment. 

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