The Riley Gaines Show
The Riley Gaines Show offers clear, unapologetic insight into culture, politics, faith, and motherhood. Drawing on her national fight for women’s rights and her unwavering commitment to faith and family, Riley isn’t afra...
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- Nick Shirley1 ep
- Nick Freitas1 ep
- Clay Travis1 ep
Also: Lindsay Datko, Paula Scanlan, Jimmy Failla, Michael Knowles, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Emily Austin, Erin Hawley, Brandon Gill, Brooke Slusser, Xaviaer DuRousseau, Nick Sortor, Anne Wilson, Sage Steele, Lara Trump, Brilyn Hollyhand, Link Lauren, Chloe Cole
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- 🇸🇦SA · Society & Culture#15516K to 196K
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16K to 196K🎙 ~2x weekly·215 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
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32K to 392K🇺🇸71%🇸🇦29% - Active Followers
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| 10/27/26 | Allie Beth Stuckey on Christians Watching Horror Movies, Trump & Motherhood | Should Christians watch horror movies? Allie Beth Stuckey joins Riley Gaines to address the Halloween controversy that sparked backlash online, explaining why she believes Christians should be thoughtful about entertainment that intentionally promotes fear. Allie also reacts to President Donald Trump's comments about Nicki Minaj, discusses her disagreement with Matt Walsh over horror films, and shares why the reaction to her comments differed so dramatically between X and Instagram. Plus, Allie opens up about motherhood, preparing to welcome her fourth child, and launching Anna Kate, her Christian, pro-life period and pregnancy tracking app. She explains the faith behind its creation, the importance of prayer and community, and what she's learned about raising children while balancing family and work. From Halloween and horror movies to faith, pregnancy, parenting, and today's cultural debates, Riley and Allie cover it all in this episode of The Riley Gaines Show. Follow The Riley Gaines Show on Spotify for more conversations about faith, family, culture, and the issues shaping America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 24m 52s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | What's Happening Inside Massachusetts Women's Prisons? | What happens when transgender inmate placement policies raise questions about safety, privacy, and the rights of incarcerated women? Riley Gaines sits down with women's rights activist Amy Sousa to discuss the controversy surrounding MCI Framingham, a women's correctional facility in Massachusetts, and the growing debate over transgender inmates in women's prisons. Following a protest outside the facility, Sousa shares accounts she says she received from incarcerated women and correctional officers, including allegations of safety concerns, assaults, and pressure on women who speak out. Riley and Amy also examine the constitutional rights of incarcerated women, questions surrounding prison housing policies, and the challenges facing female correctional officers. The conversation explores how this issue has brought together feminist activists, liberals, and conservatives—and why Sousa believes protecting vulnerable women should transcend political differences. Follow The Riley Gaines Show on Spotify for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 30m 11s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | WNBA in CHAOS: Fan Threats, Anthem Protests & Male Eligibility | Riley Gaines sits down with Jen Sey to discuss the WNBA, transgender eligibility in women's sports, fan harassment, and the future of women's basketball. They also examine sports governance, league marketing, and why supporting women's athletics means showing up. What does the future of women's sports look like? Riley Gaines is joined by Jen Sey, former elite gymnast and women's sports advocate, for a conversation about the WNBA, fairness in female athletics, and the challenges facing those who speak out. They discuss the WNBA's response to questions about player eligibility, the debate over sex-based rules in sports, and whether other athletic organizations will follow similar policies. Jen also recounts her experience attending a WNBA game in San Francisco, including the hostile reactions she and her friends say they encountered while wearing shirts supporting women's sports. The conversation expands to athlete advocacy, sex-verification policies in tennis, national anthem protests, and the role of politics in professional sports. Riley and Jen also discuss the WNBA's marketing, fan experience, and business strategy, asking how women's basketball can attract and retain a broader audience. Throughout the episode, they make the case for supporting female athletes by attending games and investing in women's sports. Subscribe to The Riley Gaines Show for conversations spanning sports, culture, politics, motherhood, and the issues shaping women's lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 29m 33s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | A Boy Followed Her 6-Year-Old Into the Girls’ Bathroom. The School Already Knew. | A six-year-old girl says a boy in her class followed her into the girls’ bathroom. When her parents went to Santa Fe Public Schools for answers, they say they learned the school had a gender support plan in place—and were told they weren’t entitled to information about the other student. On The Riley Gaines Show, Kristy Borrego Ojinaga recounts the meetings with school administrators, her questions about student privacy and parental notification, and the curriculum she says she was allowed to review only after pushing for access. She explains why her family eventually pulled their children from the district and began homeschooling—and why she decided to speak publicly about the policies. Riley and Kristy discuss what happened, the family’s fight for greater transparency, and the administrative complaint filed against the district on behalf of Kristy and other concerned parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 41m 28s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Ella Langley’s Hunting Backlash: Hunting, Conservation & The 2nd Amendment | Why has Ella Langley faced criticism for hunting—and what role does hunting play in wildlife conservation? On this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at Independent Women’s Forum, outdoor writer, and podcaster, to discuss the controversy surrounding Langley’s hunting photos and the broader debate over hunting in America. Hoffman explains her perspective on how hunters contribute to conservation funding, why wildlife management matters, and the concerns associated with unmanaged deer populations. The conversation also explores the differences between sourcing wild game and purchasing meat at the grocery store. Then, Riley and Gabriella turn to women and firearm ownership, discussing personal responsibility, firearm training, self-defense, and the Second Amendment. They also examine why hunters and gun owners should pay attention to elections and public policy. Whether you follow country music, enjoy the outdoors, or want to understand the debate over hunting and conservation, this conversation examines the arguments behind a controversial topic. Follow The Riley Gaines Show on Spotify for more conversations about culture, public policy, and issues shaping America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 29m 59s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | I've Held Back Talking About The Cornell 7... Until Now | The Cornell 7 case has dominated social media—but are people rushing to conclusions before all the facts are known? In this episode, Riley Gaines sits down with Paula Scanlan to discuss the allegations surrounding the Cornell 7, why due process matters, how social media shapes public opinion, and what happens when viral narratives outpace investigations. They also examine the "I Am Jane Doe" movement, the role of evidence, false accusation cases like Duke Lacrosse, and why waiting for verified facts isn't the same as ignoring victims. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation explores the importance of truth, accountability, and letting the legal process play out before forming conclusions. Topics include: The Cornell 7 case Due process vs. trial by social media The "I Am Jane Doe" movement False accusations and the Duke Lacrosse case College culture and accountability Social media's influence on public opinion Parenting lessons for sons and daughters Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday featuring conversations on culture, sports, politics, and today's biggest stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 35m 14s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Why Gen Z Is Returning to Faith and Traditional Values ft. Nevaeh Souza | At just 20 years old, Nevaeh Souza has become one of the fastest-growing conservative voices in Generation Z. In this conversation with Riley Gaines, Nevaeh shares how growing up on a homeschool homestead shaped her worldview, why she chose to publicly defend her Christian faith despite losing much of her audience, and what she's learned about speaking with conviction in today's online culture. They discuss: • Why Gen Z is embracing faith and traditional values• Homeschooling myths and entrepreneurship• Speaking openly about Christianity online• Cancel culture and free speech• The pro-life movement and reaching younger audiences• The importance of civil conversations across political differences• Nevaeh's children's book Tiny Human and its mission to support mothers Whether you agree or disagree, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the cultural conversations shaping the next generation. Follow The Riley Gaines Show for new episodes featuring athletes, authors, policymakers, and cultural leaders discussing the biggest issues facing America today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 34m 28s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Taking the School Board Fight Nationwide ft. Pastor John Amanchukwu | Riley Gaines sits down with Pastor John Amanchukwu to discuss his national school board tour, the fight over explicit books in school libraries, parental rights, and why he believes more fathers and pastors need to speak up. Pastor John Amanchukwu joins The Riley Gaines Show to talk about what first brought him into school board activism and why he has traveled across the country speaking out against gender theory, queer theory, critical race theory, DEI ideology, and explicit materials in schools. He shares stories from school board meetings where his microphone was cut, police were called, and he was removed or trespassed for reading from books available to students. Riley and Pastor John also discuss why parents in red states cannot assume their schools are protected, the role of mothers and fathers in defending children’s innocence, and why he believes pastors should not hide behind the phrase “we don’t do politics.” They also react to viral clips about faith, gender, and culture, including debates over biblical truth, public education, and Hollywood’s treatment of Christian symbolism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 29m 03s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | My Lawsuit Against the NCAA Was Just Dismissed. Here’s Why | Riley Gaines reacts to a major update in the Gaines v. NCAA lawsuit after a judge dismissed the case on the question of whether the NCAA is subject to Title IX. Riley explains what the ruling did — and did not — decide, why she disagrees with the court’s conclusion, and how she views the NCAA’s role in governing college athletics. She also discusses the broader implications for women’s sports, the Protect College Sports Act, NCAA accountability, and the next steps in the appeal process. Riley shares her perspective as a plaintiff, former NCAA athlete, and advocate for sex-separated women’s sports. Topics include Gaines v. NCAA, Title IX, NCAA policy, women’s sports, federal funding, college athletics, and the appeal ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 22m 04s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Senate Hearing EXPOSES Shocking Truth About College Sports | Riley Gaines sits down with ICONS co-founders Kim Jones and Marshi Smith to discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on women’s sports, the debate over sex-based eligibility rules, and the legal battles that could shape the future of female athletics. Kim Jones recently testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee at its hearing, “Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness and Safety for Female Athletes.” In this episode, Jones and Smith take Riley inside the hearing and explain the arguments they brought to Washington. They discuss eligibility standards in women’s sports, proposed sex-screening policies, the IOC and USOPC, enforcement by national governing bodies, Title IX, NCAA litigation, and why ICONS believes court cases could have lasting consequences for women’s athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 37m 41s | ||||||
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| 9/25/26 | She Took On The Establishment GOP. Here's What She Found | Catalina Lauf took on the political establishment and came away with a very different perspective on Washington, the Republican Party, and what it takes for the next generation to make an impact. On The Riley Gaines Show, Catalina reflects on her recent congressional campaign, losing the primary, and why she decided to stay in the political fight rather than walk away. She and Riley discuss what the Republican Party needs to do differently to reach younger Americans, why peer-to-peer messaging matters, and how a new generation of political candidates is changing the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 30m 49s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Kappa Member: Men Don’t Belong in Our Sisterhood | Kappa Kappa Gamma is at the center of a federal appeals court battle over its membership policy. Now, a current Kappa member is speaking out. Florida State University student Alexis Richards joins Riley Gaines to discuss the controversy surrounding Kappa Kappa Gamma, her reaction to the legal fight involving members of the University of Wyoming chapter, and why she publicly called on her sorority to change its policies. Alexis explains why she joined Kappa, what sisterhood and sorority life have meant to her, and why learning about the controversy left her questioning what could happen at her own chapter. She also tells Riley why speaking publicly was nerve-racking—and why she decided to do it anyway. The conversation goes beyond Kappa Kappa Gamma. Riley and Alexis discuss sorority recruitment, political expression on college campuses, Alexis’ experience at Florida State University, her involvement with Turning Point USA, her plans for law school, affordability, and the issues she hears young Americans discussing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 23m 51s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | A Man Joined Their Sorority. These Women Fought Back | A man was admitted into their women’s sorority. These women refused to stay silent. Riley Gaines sits down with Hannah Holtenmeier and Allie Coghan to tell the story behind their legal battle with Kappa Kappa Gamma after a transgender student was admitted into their University of Wyoming sorority chapter. Hannah and Allie describe how the student went through recruitment, how they say the eventual chapter vote differed from the normal process, and what happened after the student became a member with access to the sorority house. They also describe their concerns about privacy inside a space they had joined specifically to live among women. Hannah recounts how women navigated showers and upstairs living areas after the new member was admitted, while Allie explains how the atmosphere inside the house changed as the controversy intensified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 32m 56s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | When Medicine Crosses the Line: China's Organ Harvesting Crisis | In this episode, Riley Gaines speaks with Jan Jekielek about forced organ harvesting in China, the history behind the practice, and why it raises urgent questions about medicine, consent, and human dignity. They discuss how the system works, who it targets, what it says about the Chinese Communist Party, and why this issue should concern anyone who cares about ethical medical care. This conversation also looks at the broader danger of utilitarian thinking in medicine — when the value of a human life starts to depend on usefulness, power, or convenience. It is a serious, sobering episode that connects human rights, healthcare ethics, and the future of trust in medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 39m 43s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | remembrancereflection+3 | — | Turning Point | Phoenix | Riley GainesCharlie Kirk+5 | — | 22m 09s | ||
| 9/10/26 | grieffaith+3 | — | Turning Point USA | — | Riley GainesCharlie Kirk+5 | — | 25m 14s | ||
| 9/8/26 | spiritual warfaredemonic possession+4 | Billy Hallowell | — | — | spiritual warfaredemonic possession+5 | — | 36m 52s | ||
| 9/4/26 | motherhoodwomen's sports+4 | — | — | — | motherhoodsports+5 | — | 34m 27s | ||
| 9/1/26 | women's sportsWNBA+5 | — | WNBA | Indiana FeverMinneapolis | Riley GainesSimone Biles+7 | — | 26m 08s | ||
| 8/28/26 | political journalismTrump administration+4 | Mary Margaret Olohan | Daily Wire | Trump’s White HouseAir Force One+3 | TrumpWhite House+5 | — | 32m 10s | ||
| 8/26/26 | WNBAsports media+4 | Jackson Thompson | Indiana FeverSan Jose State+2 | — | WNBACaitlin Clark+5 | — | 24m 19s | ||
| 8/25/26 | public sympathypostpartum psychosis+4 | — | — | — | Lindsay Clancypostpartum psychosis+5 | — | 32m 01s | ||
| 8/21/26 | WNBA controversywomen's sports+4 | Jen Sey | XX-XY AthleticsWNBA+1 | — | WNBASophie Cunningham+5 | — | 28m 16s | ||
| 8/18/26 | faithmotherhood+4 | Madi Prewett Troutt | The Bachelor | — | Madi Prewett TrouttRiley Gaines+6 | — | 37m 26s | ||
| 8/14/26 | WNBA Spirals Into Chaos & Hollywood's Scary Skinny Trend | Riley Gaines sits down with Paula Scanlan for a wide-ranging conversation on women’s sports, public trust, celebrity culture, and motherhood. They begin with the WNBA’s ongoing discussion over transgender athlete eligibility and what it means for women’s leagues, young female athletes, and the future of competitive sports. Then Riley and Paula revisit their experiences as college athletes during COVID, including mask rules, public health messaging, and the growing debate over accountability for Dr. Anthony Fauci. The conversation also turns to Hollywood’s renewed obsession with extreme thinness, GLP-1 and Ozempic culture, and the effect celebrity body standards can have on young women. Finally, they discuss AOC freezing her eggs, Karoline Leavitt stepping back after welcoming a baby, and what these public choices reveal about career, family, and modern womanhood. New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 32m 59s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | faithfamily+4 | Lara Trump | — | — | faithfamily+8 | — | 43m 35s | ||
| 7/17/26 | faithpolitics+4 | Brilyn Hollyhand | Make America Talk Again | — | Charlie KirkGen Z conservatives+4 | — | 39m 16s | ||
| 7/14/26 | pop culturepolitics+4 | Link Lauren | Democratic Socialists of America | — | socialismpop culture politics+3 | — | 40m 39s | ||
| 7/10/26 | detransitiongender ideology+4 | Chloe Cole | Kaiser PermanentePlanned Parenthood | — | detransitionpuberty blockers+8 | — | 35m 40s | ||
| 7/7/26 | motherhoodwomen's rights+4 | Rep. Kat Cammack | New YorkFlorida+1 | — | motherfather+8 | — | 35m 36s | ||
| 7/3/26 | women's sportspolitics+5 | John McGuire | FAFORiley Gaines Act+2 | Washington, D.C. | women's sportsTrump+5 | — | 26m 51s | ||
| 7/1/26 | Supreme Court rulingTitle IX+4 | — | ESPNSupreme Court+1 | IdahoWest Virginia | Supreme CourtTitle IX+5 | — | 32m 29s | ||
| 6/30/26 | identity politicsLGBTQ movement+3 | Amir Odom | BLM | — | identity politicsLGBTQ+6 | — | 39m 08s | ||
| 6/26/26 | preventive healthexecutive health assessments+4 | Talaya Frazier | Medici | — | preventive healthhealth assessments+6 | — | 39m 34s | ||
| 6/23/26 | womanhoodmotherhood+5 | — | — | — | motherhoodfeminism+5 | — | 33m 48s | ||
| 6/12/26 | justicerace+5 | Nick Sortor | — | Frisco, Texas | Austin MetcalfKarmelo Anthony+8 | — | 36m 49s | ||
| 6/9/26 | faithcountry music+5 | Anne Wilson | Rebel | — | Anne WilsonRebel+8 | — | 43m 02s | ||
| 6/5/26 | sportspolitics+3 | Sage Steele | NFL | — | NFLPride Month+3 | — | 50m 05s | ||
| 6/2/26 | Texas politicsDemocrat rebranding+5 | — | Democrats | TexasLone Star State | James TalaricoTexas politics+6 | — | 33m 04s | ||
| 5/29/26 | abortion pillspro-life movement+4 | Erin Hawley | Alliance Defending FreedomFDA | — | abortionFDA+5 | — | 31m 42s | ||
| 5/26/26 | wokenesswomen's sports+4 | Brandon Gill | GOPDemocrats+1 | — | wokenesswomen's sports+7 | — | 26m 27s | ||
| 5/22/26 | trans athleteswomen's sports+4 | Brooke Slusser | San Jose StateNCAA+2 | California | trans athleteswomen's volleyball+5 | — | 50m 13s | ||
| 5/19/26 | cancel culturecelebrity controversy+4 | — | — | — | cancel cultureJames Charles+5 | — | 37m 40s | ||
| 5/15/26 | hospital billshealth insurance+4 | — | Congress | — | hospital billshealth insurance+3 | — | 16m 52s | ||
| 5/12/26 | activismpolitics+3 | Xaviaer DuRousseau | BLM | Los Angeles | activismpolitics+5 | — | 46m 37s | ||
| 5/11/26 | cultural influencehookup culture+5 | — | Barstool SportsUnwell Network | Gen Z | Alex CooperRiley Gaines+8 | — | 17m 31s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Trump-supporting athleteswoke sports media+4 | Emily Austin | UFCNBA+2 | — | Trump-supporting athleteswoke sports media+6 | — | 40m 42s | ||
| 5/5/26 | politicseducation+4 | Sarah Huckabee Sanders | Trump White HouseRazorback Ready 2026 Fitness Challenge+1 | Arkansas | Sarah Huckabee SandersTrump White House+6 | — | 31m 13s | ||
| 5/1/26 | political fracturesMAGA future+5 | Michael Knowles | MAGACatholicism+2 | Iran | political rightMAGA+8 | — | 49m 23s | ||
| 4/28/26 | comedypolitics+3 | Jimmy Failla | Fox News | President Trump | Jimmy FaillaRiley Gaines+5 | — | 34m 20s | ||
| 4/24/26 | legislationinvestigative journalism+4 | Nick Shirley | CaliforniaStop Nick Shirley Act+1 | — | Californiafraud+6 | — | 38m 42s | ||
| 4/21/26 | postpartum fitnessmotherhood+3 | — | — | — | postpartumfitness routine+3 | — | 29m 32s | ||
| 4/17/26 | political disagreementloyalty+4 | — | — | — | Riley GainesDonald Trump+5 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 4/14/26 | political fatigueGOP establishment+5 | Nick Freitas | The Manbook | — | TrumpAI image+5 | — | 30m 32s | ||
| 4/10/26 | Ethel Cainreligious trauma+5 | — | UnitedHealthcareMeta+1 | — | Ethel Cainreligious trauma+6 | — | 31m 40s | ||
| 4/8/26 | women's sportsNIL chaos+4 | Clay Travis | Vanderbilt Law | — | women's sportsNIL+6 | — | 40m 43s | ||
| 4/3/26 | ChristianityGen Z+5 | — | ChristianityTikTok | United States | ChristianityGen Z+6 | — | 41m 06s | ||
| 4/1/26 | children's programmingpolitics+3 | — | Democratic PartyMiss Rachel | — | YouTubeMiss Rachel+5 | — | 36m 18s | ||
| 3/27/26 | Title IXgirls' sports+5 | Lindsay Datko | Jefferson County Public SchoolsDepartment of Education+1 | Colorado | Title IXgirls' sports+8 | — | 37m 56s | ||
| 3/25/26 | reality TVcontroversy+5 | Paula Scanlan | ABC | — | Bachelorettecontroversy+6 | — | 31m 49s | ||
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Chart history for The Riley Gaines Show
Peaked at #155 in SA, currently #155 in SA.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| SA | — | #155 | #155 | — |
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