Politics For Happy People
A podcast about politics for happy people!
Politics For Happy People
Latest Episodes
The Culture of Convenience Comes for Parenthood
When YouTube personality Jesse Ridgeway (McJuggerNuggets) publicly announced that he and his wife aborted their unborn child after a Down syndrome diagnosis, the backlash was immediate. Ashley Vaughan and Joseph Backholm examine the heartbreaki...
What should Christians do when neither option upholds their values?
In this episode of Politics for Happy People, Joseph and Ashley examine the theology and worldview of Texas Democrat James Talarico. They argue that Talarico redefines core biblical teachings to support progressive positions on gender, sexualit...
Progressives forfeiting education money in exchange for control
Federal investigators have launched a Title IX inquiry into Cabarrus County Schools after female students raised concerns about males accessing girls' bathrooms and locker rooms. Ashley and Joseph break down what the investigation could mean fo...
Is Woke Dead?
Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan tackle one of the most controversial cultural and political issues in America today: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As North Carolina lawmakers debate legislation targeting DEI programs in schools, un...
NC School Boards Are Out of Compliance — And Families Are Paying the Price
School districts across North Carolina are facing growing scrutiny for refusing to comply with state laws protecting parental rights, girls’ sports, and private spaces. In this episode, Ashley Vaughan and Joseph Backholm break down the ongoing ...
