The Riley Gaines Show

17-year-old Ella Frei joins Riley Gaines to talk about the moment she decided to speak out at her Wisconsin school board after learning that a biological male student was using the girls’ restroom. Ella shares how her speech went viral, the backlash and support that followed, and why she believes more students and parents need to pay attention to local school policies.

In this episode, Riley and Ella discuss girls’ privacy in schools, the lawsuit and Title IX investigation connected to the situation, the role of faith in Ella’s courage, and what she would say to another teenage girl who is afraid to speak up. They also talk about sports, local elections, online harassment, and why Ella still believes courage is contagious.

New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show release every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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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 conversation, Nick previews his upcoming reporting on the rise of communism and the Democratic Socialists of America, arguing that proposals around government-run systems, property seizure, prisons, and centralized control should concern Americans across the political spectrum.

This episode covers Medicaid fraud allegations, adult daycare centers, durable medical equipment scams, government waste, Senate hearings, DOGE, Dr. Oz, the DSA, communism, public safety, and Nick Shirley’s work documenting fraud across the country.
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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 reaction to the game itself, including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, the Lynx crowd, the energy in the arena, and why she left with more appreciation for the level of play than she expected.

New episodes and vlogs from The Riley Gaines Show cover women’s sports, culture, politics, motherhood, and the stories behind the headlines.
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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 she has received from classmates, teachers, administrators, and public figures.

Riley and Ahnaleigh discuss Sophie Cunningham, the Seattle Storm response, the pressure on young women who speak publicly, and Ahnaleigh’s goals for her junior year, college recruiting, and future in running.

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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 league rules and competitive integrity.

This episode focuses on women’s sports, the future of the WNBA, free expression from fans, and why Riley believes female athletes deserve better from the institutions built to support them.
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