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This episode is sponsored by: Sound Money — buy real physical gold and silver for as little as $1. Open a free account at https://sound.money/libby. and 4Patriots — visit https://TPMPrepper.com for an amazing exclusive offer on generators and $1,411.75 in FREE Gifts! What happens when the language of mental health starts replacing personal responsibility? Libby Emmons sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Chloe Carmichael for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of mental health in America, the role of therapy, free speech, personal accountability, and whether the mental health establishment is actually helping people become stronger and more resilient. Dr. Carmichael argues that an internal locus of control—the belief that our own choices can meaningfully affect our lives—is an important part of psychological well-being. She discusses her experience as a practicing psychologist, why she believes therapy should help people improve rather than become a permanent dependency, and why basic habits such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep can sometimes be overlooked in conversations about emotional health. The conversation also examines ideological conformity within the mental health profession, social-emotional learning in schools, the relationship between free expression and psychological well-being, and concerns about treating destructive behavior primarily through the lens of mental illness. Libby and Dr. Carmichael then turn to the controversial Lindsay Clancy case and discuss mental illness, criminal responsibility, postpartum psychosis, accountability, and the broader cultural consequences of separating actions from personal agency. Dr. Chloe Carmichael is the author of Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. Subscribe to Libby's newsletter at https://libbysdesk.com and find more episodes at https://thepodmillennial.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons sits down with author and columnist Scott Greer to discuss his book Whitepill: The Online Right and the Making of Trump's America and revisit the rise, collapse, and legacy of the alt-right. Greer explains his argument that the movement attempted to construct an identity rooted less in traditional American history than in a romanticized vision of European heritage—from Vikings and medieval knights to classical imagery and internet culture. Libby and Greer examine why that identity appealed to some young Americans, why it struggled to translate into mainstream American politics, and how debates over race, ancestry, and belonging evolved during the Trump era. The conversation then turns to the emerging term “heritage American,” including disagreements over what it means and who it includes. Greer describes it as a largely online term intended to identify a longstanding core American population, while acknowledging that its ambiguous boundaries limit its usefulness as a popular identity. Finally, Libby and Greer discuss competing stories about America's past, the role national myths play in creating a shared identity, and Greer's argument that the Trump era permanently changed the American right. From immigration and online activism to the transition from memes and trolling toward mainstream political influence, they explore what could come next for a movement that looks very different from the conservative politics of a decade ago.  ●    Subscribe to Libby's newsletter at libbysdesk.com and find more episodes at thepodmillennial.com.  ●    This episode is sponsored by Sound Money — buy real physical gold and silver for as little as $1. Open a free account at sound.money/libby. Guest / Show Links The Pod Millennial on ART19: https://art19.com/shows/the-post-millennial Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmons The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/ The Pod Millennial: https://www.thepodmillennial.com/ Just the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcasts Scott Greer on X: https://x.com/ScottMGreer Scott Greer's Highly Respected: https://highly-respected.com/ Book: Whitepill: The Online Right and the Making of Trump's America   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Libby Emmons sits down with Matthew Taylor, an artist and senior advisor at the National Endowment for the Humanities. Matthew shares his journey back to Washington D.C. to promote public art and culture, discussing significant projects like the America 250 initiative and the restoration of historical statues. They delve into the importance of preserving art and history amidst contemporary debates, and how public art can reflect the spirit of American ingenuity. Consider the role of public art in your own life. How does it shape your experience of the cities and spaces you inhabit? What stories do these artworks tell, and how can they foster a deeper understanding of our shared history?  ●    Subscribe to Libby's newsletter at libbysdesk.com and find more episodes at thepodmillennial.com. ●    This episode is sponsored by Sound Money — buy real physical gold and silver for as little as $1. Open a free account at sound.money/libby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Libby Emmons sits down with Dawn Buckingham, the Texas Land Commissioner, to discuss her role and the significance of land management in Texas. We explore pressing issues such as border security, the controversy surrounding the Big Bend area, and the importance of rare earth minerals in achieving energy independence. Dawn shares insights on her initiatives, including the preservation of the Alamo and its historical significance.   ●    Subscribe to Libby's newsletter at libbysdesk.com and find more episodes at thepodmillennial.com.   ●    This episode is sponsored by Sound Money — buy real physical gold and silver for as little as $1. Open a free account at sound.money/libby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Libby Emmons sits down with award-winning director Matthew Thayer to discuss his latest documentary, Can You Hear Me Now. The conversation dives into the intriguing intersection of faith, politics, and prophecy, particularly in the context of the 2020 election and the role of figures like Charlie Kirk. Matthew shares his personal experiences with prophetic culture, the challenges of filmmaking, and the importance of faith in public life.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons sits down with journalist Shane Cashman, author of the new book Good Villains (Skyhorse Publishing), for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest viral moments of the last few years — and what they reveal about truth, power, and the fight for reality itself. Shane shares the wild story of how a single tweet led him into Kanye West's inner circle during one of Ye's most chaotic public moments.. He opens up about faith, forgiveness, and what he really witnessed behind closed doors. The conversation goes deep into Kari Lake's border fight in Arizona, the chaos inside the Maricopa County ballot trial.  Shane and Libby also discuss a viral human trafficking story that spiraled into an internet firestorm — and Shane's harrowing firsthand experience embedding with predator hunters catching child predators in real time. They close with reflections on Charlie Kirk's murder, the erosion of independent journalism, and discuss how the real battle isn’t left versus right anymore — it’s a war on reality itself. Subscribe to Libby's newsletter at libbysdesk.com and find more episodes at thepodmillennial.com. This episode is sponsored by Sound Money — buy real physical gold and silver for as little as $1. Open a free account at sound.money/libby. “Good Villains” by Shane Cashman is available for pre-order now from Skyhorse Publishing, releasing September 1st. Find Shane at shanecashman.com and shanecashman.substack.com, and catch him hosting Inverted World, Monday–Thursday nights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than a decade after the Charlie Hebdo massacre, has the West learned anything — or capitulated further to extremism? Libby Emmons opens with a hard look at how Western media and governments have repeatedly bowed to Islamist threats, from cartoon controversies in Denmark and Sweden to teachers still in hiding for showing a cartoon in class. Then, National Post legend Barbara Kay joins the show to break down the human rights complaint filed against her by a well-known trans activist for "deadnaming" and refusing to use his preferred pronouns. Barbara and Libby dig into Canada's speech laws, the state of free expression versus America's First Amendment protections, and where the lines should be drawn. The conversation widens into the rise of DSA-style socialism in the US and Canada, identity politics, and growing antisemitism across Canadian streets — including Barbara's warning about Canada’s future. About Barbara Kay: Longtime opinion columnist at the National Post. Find her on X @BarbaraRKay or by searching nationalpost.com + Barbara Kay. Subscribe to Libby's newsletter at libbysdesk.com and find more episodes at thepodmillennial.com. This episode is sponsored by Sound Money — buy real physical gold and silver for as little as $1. Open a free account at sound.money/libby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Pod Millennial, host Libby Emmons opens with a personal story about her father tossing a Beastie Boys cassette out the car window and her thoughts on parental responsibility vs. censorship. Then, attorney Lorcan Price of Alliance Defending Freedom International joins the show to unpack how the EU's Digital Services Act and the "Brussels Effect" are quietly exporting European speech restrictions to American platforms—and by extension, Americans. They cover Germany's law against insulting politicians, the shifting definitions of "hate speech" and "Islamophobia," how free speech advocacy flipped from left to right over the past three decades, and why AOC and Mamdani's calls for the U.S. to embrace international human rights law should worry anyone who values the First Amendment. The episode is sponsored by Sound Money. LINKS:  Lorcan Price: https://fedsoc.org/bio/lorcan-price Subscribe to Libby's daily newsletter at libbysdesk.com Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmons Find all episodes at thepodmillennial.com Support our show by visiting our sponsor:  Sound Money. Open your free account at sound.money/libby See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if everything culture tells you about the "right time" to have a baby is wrong? This week, Libby Emmons sits down with Rachel Reeves — political commentator, writer, and mom of four — to talk about what our culture gets wrong about motherhood, fertility, and the so-called perfect timeline for women's lives. Rachel had her fourth daughter at 42, and she's not here to apologize for it. She opens up about the shocking questions her doctors asked her during that pregnancy, the pressure women face to follow a prescribed life script — college, career, then maybe kids — and why she believes releasing control opened her family up to unexpected joy. The episode is sponsored by Sound Money. LINKS:  Rachel Reeves: Instagram & Substack: https://www.instagram.com/herearetheheadlines Subscribe to Libby's daily newsletter at libbysdesk.com Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmons Find all episodes at thepodmillennial.com Support our AMAZING sponsor: Support the show through today's sponsor — Sound Money. Open your free account at sound.money/libby See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does a 1980s sitcom about banning Huckleberry Finn have to do with today's censorship battles?  On this episode of The Pod Millennial, host Libby Emmons opens with a look back at a surprisingly prescient Family Ties episode about free speech and book bans — then welcomes author Ben Appel to unpack the bizarre censorship of his book “Cis White Gay: The Making of a Gender Heretic” and what it reveals about a movement that claims to fight for acceptance while quietly punishing anyone who steps out of line. Ben traces the eerie parallels between the authoritarian cult he was raised in and the ideological conformity he encountered at Columbia University, where he says he learned fast that his identity mattered more than his actual views. It's a candid conversation about ideological capture, dogma dressed up as liberation, and what it costs to speak an inconvenient truth. Find Ben Appel on X @benapell, on Substack (Ben Appel's Newsletter), and at benapellwrites.com. His book Cis White Gay: The Making of a Gender Heretic is available in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook wherever books are sold. This episode is sponsored by SoundMoney. LINKS:  Subscribe to Libby's daily newsletter at libbysdesk.com Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmons Find all episodes at thepodmillennial.com Support our AMAZING sponsor: SoundMoney: www.sound.money/libby See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn more. Open a free account: https://www.sound.money/libby In this special episode, Libby Emmons sits down with Josh Anderson, co-founder of SoundMoney, to break down why buying precious metals has traditionally felt expensive, complicated, and out of reach for everyday people — and how his company is changing that. Josh explains how SoundMoney lets anyone buy gold and silver fractionally, starting with as little as $1, at the same price per ounce as large buyers get. They cover how the platform works from account setup to instant liquidation, why storing your metals in SoundMoney's insured, and how gold and silver have historically preserved purchasing power far better than cash — including some eye-opening real-world comparisons and decades of dollar inflation. Whether you're gold-curious or just tired of watching cash lose value, this conversation makes the case for why real assets belong in everyone's portfolio — not just banks and hedge funds. Go to:https://www.sound.money/libby See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Pod Millennial, host Libby Emmons examines the controversial policy allowing biological men who identify as transgender to be housed in California's women's prisons. In an exclusive interview, Libby spoke to Tomiekia Johnson, an inmate at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla who was convicted after a fatal domestic violence altercation with her husband. Johnson describes being forcibly housed with convicted male rapists and child molesters, detailing sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation she and other women have faced for speaking out — while alleging that the men involved face little to no consequences. Johnson also discusses the Department of Justice's ongoing investigation into the California prison system, led by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. The episode is sponsored by Home Title Lock and Sound Money. LINKS:  Subscribe to Libby's daily newsletter at libbysdesk.com Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmons Find all episodes at thepodmillennial.com Support our AMAZING sponsors: Home Title Lock https://www.hometitlelock.com/libbySound Money: www.sound.money/libby See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At just 17 years old, Wyatt Sharpe has already interviewed a former Canadian prime minister, cabinet ministers, and some of the biggest names in politics. Now, he's speaking out against his own government's proposal to ban social media for anyone under 16. In this episode of The Pod Millennial, Wyatt shares what it's really like growing up in the digital age, how social life has changed for teenagers since the pandemic, and what it's like building a career in journalism while still in high school. We also discuss Canada's proposed social media restrictions, why similar proposals are gaining momentum in the United Kingdom, and whether the United States could be next. Are these bans protecting children—or limiting parental choice and free expression? Join Libby Emmons and Wyatt Sharpe for a thoughtful conversation about parenting, technology, politics, and what the next generation thinks about growing up online. LINKS:  Subscribe to Libby's daily newsletter at libbysdesk.com Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmons Find all episodes at thepodmillennial.com Support our AMAZING sponsor Home Title Lock! https://www.hometitlelock.com/libby Wyatt Sharpe’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhn_GMYu97k See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Cox spent years on the U.S. Secret Service's most wanted list for mortgage fraud and title theft before serving 12 years in prison. In this eye-opening interview on The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons, he pulls back the curtain on "house stealing"—a crime in which fraudsters forge property titles, assume a homeowner's identity, and borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars against a home they don't own, all without the real owner ever knowing. Cox walks through exactly how the scam works, sharing real examples from his own criminal past, including one scheme that netted nearly $1 million on a home purchased for a fraction of that price. Perhaps most alarming, county recording offices have no obligation to verify signatures, notary stamps, or documents before filing them. As Cox explains, if the paperwork appears to be in order, it gets recorded—no questions asked. Victims often don't discover the fraud until foreclosure notices begin arriving, by which point recovery can cost tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. This episode also covers how listeners can protect themselves and check whether they've already been targeted, in partnership with Home Title Lock. Protect your home today: www.HomeTitleLock.com/Libby See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Libby Emmons sits down with Alleigh Marre, executive director of the American Parents Coalition, to break down a year-long investigation into YMCA summer camp policies that assign housing based on gender identity rather than sex — sometimes without informing parents. Marre explains how the YMCA, which reports stewarding $600 million a year in federal funds from agencies like HHS, HUD, and the Department of Education, is required to comply with Title IX, yet continues to blur sex-based protections for kids and staff alike. The conversation covers the legal mechanics of Title IX and how the Biden administration's reinterpretation reshaped enforcement, the real consequences for girls in sports and camp settings, and why the girls who quietly get squeezed out of teams and opportunities may be the biggest hidden cost of all. Marre and Emmons also discuss the cultural shift asking dads to get more involved, the practical steps parents can take (from sample letters to legislator scripts), and why organizing as a group of parents is more effective than going it alone. Learn more and get involved at americanparentscoalition.org.  Subscribe to Libby's daily newsletter at libbysdesk.com Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmons Find all episodes at thepodmillennial.com Support our AMAZING sponsor Home Title Lock! https://www.hometitlelock.com/libby See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.