Cohen Admits to Stealing From Trump, and Protecting Women's Sports, with Sens. Ted Cruz and Katie Britt, and Riley Gaines | Ep. 796
May 20, 2024
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Ted Cruz, a conservative U.S. Senator from Texas, and Katie Britt, a family-focused Senator from Alabama, dive into the legal drama surrounding Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump, suggesting it might backfire on the prosecution. Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer, shares her harrowing experience of competing against a transgender athlete, advocating fiercely for fairness in women’s sports. They discuss the political landscape, the importance of protecting IVF rights, and the ongoing challenges of maintaining women's spaces in sports amidst rising tensions.
Michael Cohen admitting to stealing from Trump exposes vulnerabilities in the Trump trial defense.
Senators Britt and Cruz introduce a bill to protect IVF access, challenging misconceptions about Republican views.
The proposed IVF bill reveals a bipartisan commitment to ensuring equitable healthcare access for all individuals.
Riley Gaines' experience of facing violence while advocating for fairness in women's sports emphasizes the need for respectful dialogue on gender identity.
Deep dives
Riley Gaines Advocates for Fairness in Women's Sports
Riley Gaines, known for her stance on fairness in women's sports, bravely left her career to fight for common sense in a world that challenges women's rights. With her book, 'Swimming Against the Current,' she delves into the unsettling advantages transgender athletes have, emphasizing the need for equity. Her courage in this arena encourages others to stand up for gender equality.
The Battle to Protect IVF Rights
In response to a crucial Alabama Supreme Court ruling affecting IVF, Senators Britt and Cruz united to introduce a bill safeguarding IVF access nationwide. Despite misconceptions surrounding Republican stances on IVF, the bill aims to ensure that states receiving Medicaid funding cannot limit IVF services. By advocating for IVF protections, the senators open the floor for bipartisan support.
Challenging Extremes in Abortion Legislation
Highlighting the stark contrast between Senate Democrats' support for unlimited abortion rights and the call for IVF protections, Senators Britt and Cruz shed light on the politicized landscape of reproductive rights. The proposed bill challenges the narrative on Republican views on IVF, emphasizing a shared commitment towards equitable healthcare access.
Redefining Activism in Gender Equality
Riley Gaines recounts her pivotal experience of being violently attacked amidst advocating for fairness in women's sports. The distressing incident in San Francisco State University reinforced her convictions on gender-based equal opportunities, emphasizing non-controversial principles of equity and safety for all sexes. Her resilience in the face of violence underscores the urgent need for respectful dialogue on gender identity and sports.
Gender Ideology Debate and Legal Implications
The podcast episode delves into the ongoing debate around gender ideology, highlighting key areas like sports, corporate America, and medicalization. The discussion centers on the legal implications of defining gender, with specific examples like the Capicaba Gamma lawsuit and the court's struggle to define gender being highlighted as crucial points of contention.
Impact on Female Athletes
Female athletes are significantly affected by the presence of transgender athletes in women's sports, as highlighted by real-life experiences. The challenges faced by female swimmers competing against transgender athletes, like Leah Thomas, reveal the emotional distress, unfair competition, and lack of accountability within sports authorities and institutions.
Calls for Fairness and Safety in Sports
The podcast advocates for fairness and safety in sports, emphasizing the need to distinguish between male and female categories. Instances of biological males dominating women's sports create a need for clarity and protection of rights for female athletes. The narrative underscores the importance of addressing the ethical and practical implications of transgender athletes in competitive sports.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Senators Ted Cruz and Katie Britt to discuss the breaking news out of the Trump trial in NYC with Michael Cohen getting hammered during cross-examination, Michael Cohen admitting he stole money from Trump and the Trump organization on the stand, how his comments could hurt the prosecution case against Trump, the shocking interaction between two congresswomen during a House hearing, the unprofessionalism that we're seeing in Congress, the Biden DOJ asserting executive privilege and blocking release of the audio of Biden with Special Counsel Robert Hur, Britt’s response to the State of the Union address, how the media reacted to it, their new proposed Senate bill which would protect IVF, how IVF helps families and is conservative, and more. Then Riley Gaines, author of "Swimming Against the Current," joins to discuss her experience being harassed by activists, her mission to stop the infiltration of biological men in women’s sports, revealing what exactly it was like to be in the locker room with Lia Thomas, the vulnerability of female swimmers changing in the locker room with a biological male, the blowback she got after deciding to speak out, her goal of winning a national title, how this was hindered by having to compete against a biological man, female athletes being shamed out of standing up for themselves in our culture today, and more.
