The Riley Gaines Show

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 victims often disappear when politics takes over.

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Riley covers culture, politics, sports, motherhood, media narratives, and the biggest stories shaping America.
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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 Grand Ole Opry, and the message she hopes readers take from Rebel.
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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 athletes can encourage others to speak up. Riley and Sage also discuss parenting, discipline, online criticism, the “unfollow” culture, and how conviction matters even when people disagree.

Later, Riley and Sage react to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s executive order on menopause and workplace accommodations, the rise of Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles politics, Karen Bass, homelessness, crime, wildfires, and what voters may want from outsider candidates.

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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 the pro-life movement in America.

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