The Riley Gaines Show

Nick Shirley joins Riley Gaines for his fourth appearance on the show to break down his latest investigation into alleged fraud in New York City’s adult daycare and Medicaid systems. Shirley explains how he believes kickback schemes, questionable enrollment numbers, DME companies, and taxpayer-funded programs are being abused — and why he says these problems extend beyond New York into places like Minnesota and California.

Riley and Nick also discuss his recent Senate testimony, his interactions with Dr. Oz, DOGE, threats he has faced while reporting, and the broader political response to his work. Later in the conv...

Riley Gaines heads to Minneapolis for her first in-person WNBA game: Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx.

In this vlog, Riley takes viewers through her same-day trip, from an early morning flight to the pregame rally outside the arena, where supporters gathered with signs for Sophie Cunningham and women’s sports. Inside the game, Riley shares what happened with her “Sophie, thank you” sign, the reaction from fans, the political messaging she saw around the arena, and why the experience helped her understand the pressure WNBA players may feel when speaking out.

Riley also gives her honest...

In this Exclusive episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Sixteen-year-old Washington State athlete Ahnaleigh Wilson joins Riley Gaines after a viral moment at the Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever game, where she and a friend held signs thanking Sophie Cunningham for standing up for girls’ sports.

Ahnaleigh explains what happened courtside, how she reacted when the incident spread online, and why the issue is personal for her as a high school runner who says she has competed against multiple biological males in track and cross country. She also opens up about the support, backlash, and private encouragement sh...

Riley Gaines breaks down the latest controversy surrounding the WNBA, the Seattle Storm, Sophie Cunningham, and young fans who showed support for protecting women’s sports at a Fever vs. Storm game. Riley discusses why she believes the league is alienating families and female athletes, how Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have become central figures in the broader women’s sports debate, and what the incident says about leadership, fan culture, and fairness.

She also reacts to the WNBA’s response, Sophie Cunningham’s public statement, and a separate controversy involving Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and questions around l...

Riley responds to newly released diary excerpts attributed to Dr. Anthony Fauci and the larger questions they raise about COVID-era decision-making.

She walks through claims about private comments versus public messaging, including school closures, lockdowns, case fatality estimates, natural immunity, masks, vaccines, and the origins of the virus. She also argues that the public health response caused lasting damage to trust, especially among younger parents now questioning what they were told during the pandemic.

The episode also covers Fauci’s media attention, celebrity status, congressional testimony, and why Riley believes Americans still deserve accountability for th...

Sarah Gabel Seifert returns to the Riley Gaines Show to discuss what she calls the “silent crisis” of period poverty among American teenage girls. Sarah explains how lack of access to pads and other FemCare essentials can cause girls to miss school, sit out of activities, and feel isolated during a normal part of life.

Riley and Sarah also discuss EveryLife Women’s partnership with Convoy of Hope, which is providing period care products to girls in need through schools, churches, and local communities. Sarah shares why product quality matters, how EveryLife approaches clean and organic FemCare, and ho...

Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are giving the WNBA exactly what every league says it wants: attention, rivalry, ratings, personality, memes, and real fan emotion. So why does the league keep looking uncomfortable with the very energy that is making people watch?

On this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down Clark’s return to elite form, the Fever’s surge, the technical foul controversy, and Sophie Cunningham pushing back on the “enforcer” label. This is not about painting Caitlin Clark as a victim. It is about a bigger question for women’s sports: can the WNBA e...

Lara Trump joins Riley Gaines for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, family, fitness, parenting, marriage, and life in the Trump family. Lara shares her approach to staying disciplined with workouts, prioritizing protein, training for triathlons, and using cold plunges as a mental toughness practice.

She also opens up about raising kids without devices, teaching faith at home, keeping marriage strong through weekly date nights, and how prayer guides her before major moments in media and public life. Riley and Lara also discuss the World Cup, President Trump, the assassination attempt in Butler, Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories, and...

Brilyn Hollyhand joins The Riley Gaines Show for a timely conversation on faith, politics, Gen Z, and the future of open debate in America. Brilyn shares how he first got involved in politics as a young student, the influence Charlie Kirk had on his life, and why Charlie’s legacy continues to shape his campus work and new book, Make America Talk Again.

Riley and Brilyn discuss the challenges young conservatives and Christians face on college campuses, the rise of self-censorship among students, socialism’s appeal to younger voters, and why families, faith, and honest conversation matter more...

Link Lauren joins The Riley Gaines Show for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of pop culture, politics, and persuasion.

Riley and Link discuss why political fatigue is real, how pop culture can reach audiences that hard news often misses, and why the rise of Democratic Socialists of America should not be dismissed outright. They dig into young voters’ concerns about affordability, housing, healthcare, and the economy — and why conservatives need to offer a hopeful, practical alternative if they want to win in 2028.

They also cover celebrity activism, Olivia Rodrigo’s voter registration push, the politi...

Riley Gaines sits down with Chloe Cole, one of the most prominent detransition advocates in the country, to discuss her experience with puberty blockers, testosterone, surgery as a minor, and her decision to detransition.

Chloe shares why she believes children cannot give informed consent to life-altering medical interventions, what happened when she sought help from the doctors who treated her, and why she is now pursuing legal action against Kaiser Permanente. Riley and Chloe also discuss Planned Parenthood’s role in gender medicine, the state of campus free speech, the backlash faced by women who speak about bi...

Rep. Kat Cammack joins Riley Gaines to discuss New York’s push to replace words like “mother” and “father” with terms like “gestating parent” and “non-gestating parent” in state law — and why she believes this is part of a much larger fight over women, family, and biological reality.

Cammack and Riley connect the debate over motherhood to the same ideology behind men in women’s sports, “chest feeder” language, and efforts to redefine womanhood in schools, medicine, and government.

They also discuss adoption, the nuclear family, the rise of socialism and communism in American politics, and why so many families a...

Riley Gaines sits down with Congressman John McGuire in Washington, D.C. to discuss President Trump, the FAFO bill, the Riley Gaines Act, women’s sports, the SAVE Act, socialism, faith, family, and the fight for America’s future.

Rep. McGuire shares what Trump is like behind closed doors, why he believes 2026 is a “common sense vs. crazy” election, and how new legislation could protect women, first responders, young homebuyers, and election integrity.

They discuss Rep. McGuire’s recent dinner with President Trump, the “one big, beautiful bill,” political violence, Charlie Kirk’s influence, the rise of socialis...

The Supreme Court just handed female athletes a historic landmark victory! Riley Gaines breaks down the massive 9-0 SCOTUS ruling protecting Title IX and women’s sports. In this special, urgent episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley celebrates a monumental win for common sense and biological reality. Following a landmark Supreme Court decision addressing state laws in Idaho and West Virginia, the highest court in the land has officially ruled that sex under Title IX means biological sex—not a subjective identity. Riley dives deep into the legal nuances, explaining the unanimous 9-0 vote on Title IX and the...

YouTuber and commentator Amir Odom joins Riley Gaines for a wide-ranging conversation on identity politics, the modern LGBTQ movement, BLM, political homelessness, and what it means to speak freely in a culture that often demands ideological conformity.

Amir shares his perspective as a Black gay man who describes himself as center-right and politically homeless, explaining why he believes many people are pressured into boxes based on race, sexuality, or political identity. Riley and Amir also discuss the backlash faced by people who dissent from progressive orthodoxy, parasocial relationships between creators and followers, why Amir keeps his personal...

America often treats sickness after it appears — but what would it look like to catch problems earlier and invest in long-term health before symptoms start?

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Talaya Frazier of Medici to discuss executive health assessments, full-body testing, cancer screening, bone density, cardiovascular health, DNA testing, peptides, inflammation, and the future of root-cause medicine. Riley also shares what she and her husband learned from their own Medici assessments, including unexpected findings around bone density, posture, and gallbladder health.

Talaya explains how Medici uses advanced testing, ph...

Over the weekend, two very different stories about womanhood and motherhood went viral: Emily Ratajkowski’s raw reflections on birth, divorce, sexuality, and single motherhood, and the continued cultural debate around Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm, a mother of nine, entrepreneur, and homemaker.

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down what these two women represent in today’s conversation about feminism, family, identity, and fulfillment. Why is one version of female “agency” often praised, while another is dismissed as regressive or performative? And what message does that send to young women trying to understa...

Steve Eubanks joins The Riley Gaines Show to discuss the growing Christian revival inside American sports — from college softball players boldly sharing their faith, to NFL, MLB, NBA, and golf stars using their platforms to talk about Christ.

Riley and Steve dive into why the COVID era changed athletes, how media outlets treat Christian and conservative viewpoints, why softball has become such a powerful example of public faith, and why sports gambling may be one of the biggest threats to the integrity of athletics today.

Steve also discusses his book Godball, the rise of outspoken Ch...

Riley Gaines is joined by Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, for a timely conversation about women’s sports, Title IX, and the Supreme Court cases that could shape whether states may keep sex-based athletic protections in place.

Riley and Jennifer break down what Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. could mean for female athletes, why a favorable ruling may still leave major state-by-state battles ahead, and how cultural pressure affects athletes, brands, and public figures. They also discuss Nike’s history with female athletes, the role of male and female sports leaders in s...

Independent journalist Nick Sortor joins Riley Gaines to break down the Austin Metcalf case, the Karmelo Anthony trial, the 35-year sentence, and how the story became a national flashpoint over race, media narratives, and online activism.

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley and Nick discuss what happened at the Frisco, Texas track meet, what witnesses said under oath, why the case exploded online, how politicians and celebrities responded, and what Nick saw while reporting from the courthouse. They also cover independent journalism, protest coverage, AI-generated political ads, X as a breaking-news platform, and why...

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 stories from touring, crossing over between Christian and country music, performing at the...

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 conversation turns to Jackson Dart, backlash from left-leaning sports media, and why Sage believes courage from young at...

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.

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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 young women can think about marriage, children, and career without fear or cultural pressure. This conversation covers law, faith, culture, and the future of...

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 from NDAs through Trey’s Law, the importance of family and faith, and how conservatives can reach young Americans with a clearer mess...

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 Brooke navigate one of the hardest seasons of her life.

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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 independent audiences may matter more than institutional approval. From James Charles’ repeated controversies to Nicki Minaj’s refusal to bow to indust...

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 feels unaffordable for so many families, and why Americans deserve real hospital price transparency before they are expected to pay. I also re...

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 Mayoral race, calling out the "manufactured" endorsements of Karen Bass and explaining why Spen...

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 Network, and her influence over Gen Z women, Riley argues that the real cost...

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 anti-ICE Grammys speech, calls out celebrity hypocrisy from the Met Gala to Hollywood socialism, an...

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-to-Bell No-Cell law aimed at giving students a phone-free education.

They also talk about motherhood, marriage...

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 directions.

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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.

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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 into:

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 be treated as a one-size-fits-all process.

If you’re looking for realistic postpartum workout tips, motivation as a...

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 flood of “closeted liberal” and “grifter” accusations from the chronically online. In this explosive epis...

"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 why "political fatigue" is a symptom of a broken incentive system.

We dive deep into the...

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 Meta shadowbans biological reality while promoting "pants parts".

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 Democrat bench heading into 2028. Comment below: Who’s right on NIL and women’s sports?

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