The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons

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The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons takes an inside look at the culture shaping America today. Hosted by Libby Emmons — Editor in Chief of The Post Millennial and Human Events — a former playwright turned journalist, Libby brings firsthand experience from the worlds of theater, media, and politics to unpack the stories driving the national conversation. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/Just the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcasts

  1. 1d ago

    How European Speech Laws Are Silencing Americans Online (Feat. Lorcan Price)

    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.

  2. Aug 11

    Pregnancy at 42 & the Lies Culture Tells About Your Biological Clock (Feat. Rachel Reeves)

    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.

  3. Aug 4

    Book Banning, Then and Now, Feat. ‘Cis White Gay’ Author Ben Appel

    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.

  4. Jul 31

    Gold Just Got An Upgrade: Buy It Like Bitcoin, Send It Like Venmo

    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.

  5. Jul 28

    Trapped With Predators: An Incarcerated Woman Exposes California's Trans Prison Policy

    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.

  6. Jul 21

    Teen Journalist Wyatt Sharpe Takes on Canada's Social Media Ban

    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.

  7. Jul 16

    How to Steal a House: A Convicted Fraudster Reveals the Shocking Truth

    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.

  8. Jul 14

    YMCA Uses Taxpayer Money To Create Trans Summer Camp Nightmares

    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.

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The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons takes an inside look at the culture shaping America today. Hosted by Libby Emmons — Editor in Chief of The Post Millennial and Human Events — a former playwright turned journalist, Libby brings firsthand experience from the worlds of theater, media, and politics to unpack the stories driving the national conversation. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/Just the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcasts

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