The Riley Gaines Show

Colorado Proposition 134 is putting girls' sports at the center of a major debate ahead of the November 3 election.

On this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley is joined by former athletes and advocates Megan Burke and Paula Scanlan to discuss Colorado's proposed Protect Girls Sports Act, which would establish sex-based categories for school sports.

Megan shares her experience as a Colorado mother and former athlete, including concerns about youth athletics, competitive opportunities, and the future of girls' sports. Paula explains why supporters are pursuing a statewide ballot initiative and what the outcome could mean beyond Colorado.

The conversation also examines the Dakota Ridge High School volleyball controversy, the effort to gather ballot signatures, arguments surrounding athlete privacy and eligibility, and the challenges advocates say they face.

In this episode:

What Colorado Proposition 134 proposes

Girls' sports eligibility and sex-based categories

The Dakota Ridge volleyball controversy

Megan Burke's experience as a mother and athlete

The November 3 election and the broader national debate

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Should Christians watch horror movies? Allie Beth Stuckey joins Riley Gaines to address the Halloween controversy that sparked backlash online, explaining why she believes Christians should be thoughtful about entertainment that intentionally promotes fear.

Allie also reacts to President Donald Trump's comments about Nicki Minaj, discusses her disagreement with Matt Walsh over horror films, and shares why the reaction to her comments differed so dramatically between X and Instagram.

Plus, Allie opens up about motherhood, preparing to welcome her fourth child, and launching Anna Kate, her Christian, pro-life period and pregnancy tracking app. She explains the faith behind its creation, the importance of prayer and community, and what she's learned about raising children while balancing family and work.

From Halloween and horror movies to faith, pregnancy, parenting, and today's cultural debates, Riley and Allie cover it all in this episode of The Riley Gaines Show.

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What happens when transgender inmate placement policies raise questions about safety, privacy, and the rights of incarcerated women?

Riley Gaines sits down with women's rights activist Amy Sousa to discuss the controversy surrounding MCI Framingham, a women's correctional facility in Massachusetts, and the growing debate over transgender inmates in women's prisons.

Following a protest outside the facility, Sousa shares accounts she says she received from incarcerated women and correctional officers, including allegations of safety concerns, assaults, and pressure on women who speak out.

Riley and Amy also examine the constitutional rights of incarcerated women, questions surrounding prison housing policies, and the challenges facing female correctional officers.

The conversation explores how this issue has brought together feminist activists, liberals, and conservatives—and why Sousa believes protecting vulnerable women should transcend political differences.

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Riley Gaines sits down with Jen Sey to discuss the WNBA, transgender eligibility in women's sports, fan harassment, and the future of women's basketball. They also examine sports governance, league marketing, and why supporting women's athletics means showing up.

What does the future of women's sports look like? Riley Gaines is joined by Jen Sey, former elite gymnast and women's sports advocate, for a conversation about the WNBA, fairness in female athletics, and the challenges facing those who speak out.

They discuss the WNBA's response to questions about player eligibility, the debate over sex-based rules in sports, and whether other athletic organizations will follow similar policies. Jen also recounts her experience attending a WNBA game in San Francisco, including the hostile reactions she and her friends say they encountered while wearing shirts supporting women's sports.

The conversation expands to athlete advocacy, sex-verification policies in tennis, national anthem protests, and the role of politics in professional sports. Riley and Jen also discuss the WNBA's marketing, fan experience, and business strategy, asking how women's basketball can attract and retain a broader audience.

Throughout the episode, they make the case for supporting female athletes by attending games and investing in women's sports.

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A six-year-old girl says a boy in her class followed her into the girls’ bathroom. When her parents went to Santa Fe Public Schools for answers, they say they learned the school had a gender support plan in place—and were told they weren’t entitled to information about the other student.

On The Riley Gaines Show, Kristy Borrego Ojinaga recounts the meetings with school administrators, her questions about student privacy and parental notification, and the curriculum she says she was allowed to review only after pushing for access. She explains why her family eventually pulled their children from the district and began homeschooling—and why she decided to speak publicly about the policies.

Riley and Kristy discuss what happened, the family’s fight for greater transparency, and the administrative complaint filed against the district on behalf of Kristy and other concerned parents.
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