Anne Wilson joins Riley Gaines to talk about her new book Rebel , what it means to follow Jesus when the world walks the other way, and why she refuses to water down her faith in the country music industry. In this conversation, Anne opens up about losing her brother, finding peace through grief, standing firm in Christian conviction, navigating politics and public backlash, modesty, identity, burnout, rest, and why young women need the courage to be set apart. Anne also shares behind-the-scenes...
Jun 09, 2026•43 min
Sage Steele joins Riley Gaines for a wide-ranging conversation on sports, culture, politics, motherhood, and faith. They begin with the NFL’s Pride Month messaging and the difference between league-level statements and individual team posts. Riley and Sage discuss whether corporate sports are backing away from political messaging, why locker rooms used to feel like one of the few places where differences did not matter, and why fans may be tired of being lectured by sports leagues. The conversat...
Jun 05, 2026•50 min
Riley Gaines breaks down James Talarico’s record, the Democrats’ attempt to rebrand progressive candidates as “normal,” and why the Texas race matters beyond the Lone Star State. In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show , Riley reacts to viral James Talarico clips, his comments on faith, gender ideology, abortion, Texas politics, Ken Paxton, Trump’s endorsement power, and what conservative voters should watch heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 02, 2026•33 min
Erin Hawley joins Riley Gaines to explain the ongoing legal and cultural battle over abortion pills, the FDA, mail-order abortion drugs, and what the pro-life movement should be watching next. Hawley discusses the Alliance Defending Freedom case, state efforts to protect life, conscience protections for doctors, and why she believes women deserve real support beyond abortion access. Riley and Erin also talk about motherhood, faith, family, surrogacy concerns, pregnancy care centers, and how youn...
May 29, 2026•32 min
Rep. Brandon Gill joins The Riley Gaines Show to discuss the fight over wokeness in Washington, women’s sports, young conservative voters, term limits, Trey’s Law, and the GOP’s narrow House majority. Riley Gaines asks Gill why he believes Democrats have not moved away from woke ideology — even after the 2024 election — and what Republicans need to do next. In this episode, Riley and Congressman Brandon Gill also cover congressional hearings, abortion questioning, protecting child abuse victims ...
May 26, 2026•26 min
Brooke Slusser joins Riley Gaines for a powerful conversation about what she says happened during her time on the San Jose State women’s volleyball team, the moment she learned her teammate was born a male, the impact on the season, and why she decided to speak publicly. Riley and Brooke also discuss the broader debate around women’s sports, Title IX, locker rooms and living accommodations, online backlash, TikTok censorship, lawsuits involving the NCAA and Mountain West, and how faith helped Br...
May 22, 2026•50 min
On this episode of The Riley Gaines Show , Riley breaks down whether cancel culture is actually real — or whether it only works on people who let it. Using two viral case studies, James Charles and Nicki Minaj , Riley looks at why some celebrities bounce back from controversy again and again while others lose careers, platforms, and reputations almost overnight. Riley examines the patterns behind public outrage, apology videos, fan loyalty, media hypocrisy, political pressure, and why independen...
May 19, 2026•38 min
Hospitals are still sending us confusing bills seven months after I gave birth to Margot and I know we’re not the only family dealing with this. After I posted a viral video about hospital price transparency, thousands of people shared their own stories about unexplained medical bills, insurance confusion, surprise charges, and impossible-to-understand hospital statements. In this solo episode of The Riley Gaines Show, I break down what happened with our hospital bills, why health insurance feel...
May 15, 2026•17 min
He was a BLM activist and a Marxist—then he accidentally debunked his own life. Xaviaer DuRousseau joins Riley Gaines to expose the fake activism, the "ghetto" state of the Right, and why he’s officially backing Spencer Pratt for Mayor to save Los Angeles from "purgatory." Xaviaer isn't holding back. From being cast as a "woke" catfish on Netflix to witnessing real-time fraud during the George Floyd riots, he details the moment the curtain fell. Riley and Xaviaer dive deep into the 2026 LA Mayor...
May 12, 2026•47 min
Alex Cooper built one of the biggest podcasts in the world by selling young women a message Riley Gaines says is not empowerment — it is poison. In this emergency solo episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down the cultural influence of Call Her Daddy, hookup culture, modern feminism, and why parents should pay close attention to the messages being aimed at their daughters and sons. From Alex Cooper’s rise at Barstool Sports to her massive podcast deals, celebrity interviews, the Unwell...
May 11, 2026•18 min
Emily Austin joins The Riley Gaines Show to expose what she says many people in sports media already know: there are far more Trump-supporting athletes , including NBA players, than the public is led to believe. Emily and Riley discuss why athletes stay quiet, how woke sports media pressures players and broadcasters, and why the UFC and combat sports feel completely different from the NBA and other major leagues. In this episode, Emily Austin also reacts to her viral video of Billie Eilish’s ant...
May 08, 2026•41 min
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins The Riley Gaines Show to talk about her path from the Trump White House to becoming Arkansas’s first female governor, what President Trump told her when he wanted her on TV, how media has changed, and why she believes America needs a return to common sense. Riley and Governor Sanders discuss Arkansas’s pro-life, pro-family policies, school choice, maternal health, the “bring your baby to work” program, the Razorback Ready 2026 Fitness Challenge, and the Bell...
May 05, 2026•31 min
Michael Knowles joins The Riley Gaines Show for a wide-ranging conversation on the fractures forming on the political right, the future of MAGA after Trump, the role of podcast culture in conservative infighting, and why faith is making a comeback with young Americans. Riley and Michael also dig into Catholicism, AI and critical thinking, abortion messaging, Trump’s second term, the Iran conflict, Charlie Kirk’s legacy, and why online political discourse is pulling the right in different directi...
May 01, 2026•49 min
Comedian and Fox News host Jimmy Failla provides an exclusive, firsthand account of the chaos at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner. From the moment shots rang out near the magnetometers to the evacuation of President Trump and his Cabinet, Failla breaks down the security failures and the media's "manufactured hysteria" leading up to the event. Plus, Riley and Jimmy tackle the viral Karoline Leavitt "shots fired" clip and why late-night comedy has transformed into political activism. Su...
Apr 28, 2026•34 min
California is moving to criminalize investigative journalism. Nick Shirley joins Riley Gaines to expose the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" and the $250M fraud it’s trying to hide. In this explosive episode, Nick Shirley returns to discuss the legislative attempt (AB 2624) to make public filming of taxpayer-funded immigrant service providers a crime. Nick recounts his recent trip to Sacramento where he confronted the bill's co-authors—many of whom didn't even realize they had signed it. We dive deep int...
Apr 24, 2026•39 min
In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show , Riley shares her honest postpartum fitness routine, how she started training again after baby, and the 5 habits that helped her feel strong, healthy, and like herself again. From pelvic floor recovery and protein intake to running , lifting , and the mindset shift that comes with motherhood, Riley breaks down what actually worked for her as a former Division I athlete navigating the postpartum season. She also explains why postpartum recovery shouldn’t ...
Apr 21, 2026•30 min
Donald Trump just put Riley Gaines on blast, admitting he’s “not a fan” after she refused to stay silent on a controversial post. Is this a betrayal of the movement, or is Riley the only one with the backbone to tell the President the truth? The internet is losing its mind because Riley Gaines dared to do the unthinkable: disagree with Donald Trump. After Riley called out an AI-generated image of the President as “blasphemous,” the backlash was instant—from Trump’s own dismissive comments to a f...
Apr 17, 2026•23 min
"Your own side will break your heart." Green Beret veteran Nick Freitas joins Riley Gaines to expose why he’s walking away from the "political game" and the GOP establishment. From the calculated collapse of Eric Swalwell to the physical assault of journalists, we’re calling out the cowards and the hypocrites. Nick Freitas doesn't do scripted talking points. In this explosive episode, the combat veteran and former legislator reveals the soul-crushing reality of life in the General Assembly and w...
Apr 14, 2026•31 min
In this solo episode, Riley explores the "lore" of Ethel Cain—born Hayden Silas Anadönia—and the dark themes of religious trauma and incest that define the project. Riley breaks down the concept of Auto Gynephilia (AGP), the ongoing "petty" feud with Lana Del Rey, and the dangerous glorification of violence following the murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO. In This Episode: ❌ The reality of "Mother Cain’s" Instagram post. ❌ The definition of Autogynephilia and its role in gender ideology. ❌ How Met...
Apr 10, 2026•32 min
Clay Travis joins Riley Gaines for a firestorm conversation on women’s sports, NIL chaos, Trump, Gavin Newsom, and the political meltdown gripping the country. They go straight at Megan Rapinoe’s comments, the battle over fairness in women’s athletics, and why so many public figures refuse to say what’s obvious. They also break down Trump’s NIL executive order, what it means for the future of college sports, Clay’s $10 million Vanderbilt Law donation, and the growing dysfunction inside the Democ...
Apr 08, 2026•41 min
Is Christianity making a comeback? In this special Good Friday episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down the growing return to faith among Gen Z and Gen Alpha—and why church attendance is rising for the first time in decades. From viral Christian content on TikTok to packed churches across the country, something is shifting culturally. Riley explores why young people are rejecting empty digital culture, searching for purpose, and rediscovering faith in a post-pandemic world. She also d...
Apr 03, 2026•41 min
Is kids content on YouTube really safe or is it becoming political? In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley shares her experience as a new mom and breaks down the growing controversy around Miss Rachel, children’s programming, and what parents need to know about what their kids are watching. Plus, the “No Kings Day” protests made headlines... but what actually happened on the ground? Riley breaks down the most bizarre moments from recent protests and what they reveal about the current st...
Apr 01, 2026•36 min
A federal investigation has concluded that Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado violated Title IX — a decision that could have national implications for girls’ sports and school policy. In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show , Riley sits down with Lindsay Datko of Jeffco Kids First, one of the leading voices advocating for parents and students throughout this case. We break down: ➡️What the Department of Education actually found ➡️How this case unfolded behind the scenes ➡️The reported ...
Mar 27, 2026•38 min
In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with former NCAA swimmer Paula Scanlan to break down one of the most shocking reality TV controversies of the year. Why did ABC completely scrap a fully filmed season of The Bachelorette? Was it about accountability—or ratings gone wrong? Riley and Paula dive into: 🚨 The Taylor Frankie Paul controversy and domestic violence allegations ⚖️ Double standards in media and cancel culture 📱 Influencer culture, parasocial relationships, and so...
Mar 25, 2026•32 min
During a recent Arizona Senate hearing, former D1 athlete Kaylie Ray testified in support of a bill aimed at protecting women’s sports, only to be questioned about her competitiveness and even her physical appearance by a lawmaker. Kaylie joins The Riley Gaines Show to break down what really happened and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2026•35 min
In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Alex Clark, host of Culture Apothecary, and a leading voice in the MAHA movement, to break down the real reasons behind America’s growing health and fertility crisis. Alex shares her journey from pop radio to becoming one of the most influential voices in health and wellness and why she believes Big Pharma, food systems, and environmental toxins are failing Americans. Whether you’re focused on wellness, politics, or starting a family...
Mar 18, 2026•57 min
Riley Gaines sits down with Brett Cooper for a real-life conversation on motherhood, postpartum changes, marriage after baby, and how your priorities shift when you become a parent. They also react to the “I regret having children” trend and why the bigger issue is the lack of support for moms—then take a fun detour into farm life: chicks in the garage, pigs, cows, freezers, and why one steer is literally named Sirloin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 13, 2026•56 min
Riley Gaines celebrates Women’s History Month by calling for a merit-based approach to female achievement rather than identity politics. She criticizes organizations like Planned Parenthood and the Democratic Party of Delaware for including men in their International Women’s Day celebrations. Riley also highlights the "courageous" protest of the Iranian women’s national football team, praising President Trump’s role in helping them seek asylum to avoid persecution back home. Finally, she showcas...
Mar 11, 2026•27 min
Riley Gaines is joined by Allie Beth Stuckey to expose the dangers of "progressive theology" and discuss the high-stakes Texas runoff races. In this power-packed episode, Riley and Allie Beth dive deep into the recent Texas Attorney General and Senate races, breaking down the threat of candidates like James Talarico who reframe Christian theology to support extremist agendas. They also share personal reflections on the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk and the importance of discernment when facing onl...
Mar 06, 2026•42 min
In this special vlog edition of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley is taking you behind the scenes of her life in Tennessee. Watch as she surprises Louis with a "gift" that requires him to build a new barn and miles of fencing in freezing temperatures. Riley introduces Norris the Highland Cow, Chester the donkey, and her new crew of alpacas! Plus, Riley shares a life update on baby Margo and why farm life is the best way to teach discipline and responsibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Mar 04, 2026•24 min
