
A man was admitted into their women’s sorority. These women refused to stay silent.
Riley Gaines sits down with Hannah Holtenmeier and Allie Coghan to tell the story behind their legal battle with Kappa Kappa Gamma after a transgender student was admitted into their University of Wyoming sorority chapter.
Hannah and Allie describe how the student went through recruitment, how they say the eventual chapter vote differed from the normal process, and what happened after the student became a member with access to the sorority house.
They also describe their concerns about privacy inside a space they had joined specifically to live among women. Hannah recounts how women navigated showers and upstairs living areas after the new member was admitted, while Allie explains how the atmosphere inside the house changed as the controversy intensified.
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Sep 18
32 min

In this episode, Riley Gaines speaks with Jan Jekielek about forced organ harvesting in China, the history behind the practice, and why it raises urgent questions about medicine, consent, and human dignity. They discuss how the system works, who it targets, what it says about the Chinese Communist Party, and why this issue should concern anyone who cares about ethical medical care.
This conversation also looks at the broader danger of utilitarian thinking in medicine — when the value of a human life starts to depend on usefulness, power, or convenience. It is a serious, sobering episode that connects human rights, healthcare ethics, and the future of trust in medicine.
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Sep 15
39 min

Join Riley Gaines for a behind-the-scenes vlog from Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix on a heavy week of remembrance and reflection. Riley talks about Charlie Kirk’s legacy, the Turning Point family, and what it means to keep showing up when the moment feels especially weighty. It is a candid, on-the-ground look at travel, studio moments, and a day spent with friends and team members while processing an important time together.
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Sep 11
22 min

In this episode, Riley Gaines reflects on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death, the grief that followed, and how faith, family, and conviction have shaped her over the past year. She shares personal memories of Charlie, her thoughts on Erica Kirk’s strength, and why she still believes young people have a vital role in America’s future.
Topics include grief, faith, legacy, Turning Point USA, and carrying Charlie’s mission forward.
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Sep 10
25 min

After Perez Hilton’s disturbing viral moment, Riley Gaines asks the question many Christians were thinking: could something like that be spiritual warfare?
Billy Hallowell joins The Riley Gaines Show to unpack the difference between demonic possession and oppression, why he believes Christians should be careful before making definitive claims, and how mental health and spiritual health can overlap. The conversation also explores UFOs and the supernatural, angels and demons in Scripture, how to “test every spirit,” and why believers should respond with prayer instead of mockery or outrage.
This episode is a serious, faith-centered conversation about evil, confusion, cultural battles, and how Christians should live if spiritual warfare is real.
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Sep 8
36 min

Riley Gaines sits down for a listener-submitted AMA covering motherhood, pregnancy, women’s sports, speaking out, faith, marriage, fitness, and the personal questions she does not always answer on the show.
In this episode, Riley shares what surprised her most about becoming a mom, what she would tell young women who are afraid of pregnancy or motherhood, why she still loves women’s sports but is tired of debating men in women’s sports, and what advice she would give to college athletes who feel pressure to stay quiet. She also opens up about her favorite memory with Charlie Kirk, how she decides when to respond online, the habits that changed her life, and the Bible verse she comes back to most often.
Plus: pineapple on pizza, dogs vs. cats, dream guests, Margo’s first birthday, and where The Riley Gaines Show goes next.
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Sep 4
34 min

Riley Gaines recaps her courtside experience at the Indiana Fever game, from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell’s standout performance to the very different atmosphere compared with Riley’s previous WNBA trip in Minneapolis.
Riley also responds to the public conversation surrounding Simone Biles, Sophie Cunningham, Michael Buckley, and the ongoing debate over protecting women’s sports. She explains why she still wants to reach out to Simone, why Sophie Cunningham’s stance matters, and what the WNBA’s handling of these cultural flashpoints reveals about the league’s balancing act.
Plus: Riley and Louis talk travel with an 11-month-old, seeing Brittney Griner in person, the power of sports to bridge political divides, and why Friday’s episode will be an Ask Me Anything.
New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. ET.
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Sep 1
26 min

Mary Margaret Olohan, Daily Wire’s first White House correspondent, joins The Riley Gaines Show for an inside look at Trump’s second-term White House, the rise of new media, and the changing future of political journalism.
Mary Margaret shares what it’s like covering the president from the briefing room, the Oval Office, Air Force One, and the campaign trail — and why access for podcasters, influencers, and independent outlets could shape politics well beyond 2028. She and Riley also discuss the impact of podcasting on elections, the dangers of online conspiracy culture, media accountability, cancel culture, and what Republicans need to get right on messaging heading into the midterms and the next presidential race.
New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show drop every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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Aug 28
32 min

OutKick Reporter Jackson Thompson joins Riley Gaines to break down what he’s seeing inside the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment. Riley and Jackson discuss Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever, WNBA fan energy, league growth, media gatekeeping, and whether the league is prepared for its expanding audience.
They also discuss the ongoing debate over men in women’s sports, questions around WNBA eligibility policies, Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White, San Jose State volleyball, and how sports media has covered female athletes speaking out. Plus, Jackson shares what he’s watching next as the WNBA postseason approaches and Team USA women’s basketball prepares for international competition.
New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show release every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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Aug 26
24 min

Riley Gaines reacts to the public response surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case and the debate over postpartum psychosis, criminal responsibility, and justice for victims. Riley argues that mental illness, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis are real and deserve serious discussion — but that compassion for the accused should not erase the children at the center of the story.
In this episode, Riley looks at the broader cultural pattern of public sympathy shifting toward perpetrators while victims fade into the background. She also discusses motherhood, social media outrage, the role of online narratives, and why Cora, Dawson, and Callan should remain central to the conversation.
New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show release every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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Aug 25
32 min
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