
Dive into a fascinating conversation about how social media is transforming campus politics with Morgonn McMichael! 🎓 From viral campus debates to groundbreaking social media strategies, Morgonn shares her journey as a prominent conservative voice...
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Debating the libs. Owning the libs is funny, but I also think it's really cool when we have thought provoking, critical thinking conversations. And that's what I like to do. Went around Penn State's campus and was asking people if they would pay reparations. I would go out to them, be like, what do you guys think about reparations? Would you pay reparations? And kids would literally be like, yeah, I'll give you 20 bucks for reparations. And I'm like, what is going on in our soc.
C
All right guys, we got Morgan here from Turning Point. Thanks for coming on.
B
Thank you for having me on. Absolutely.
C
It's been a really fun event, so well done.
B
Thank you. I know this is my, I don't even know my fourth year. Coming to Turning Point events is how I got involved with everything. So it's fun to see how big our events have gotten, seeing just all the attendees from like little kids all the way up to like our grandparents.
C
I know, I've never seen an event like that where there'll be like a five year old and then there'll be an 80 year old walking around. Same venue.
B
Why I say no one does it like Turning Point usa.
C
Absolutely. You're inclusive of everyone.
B
Exactly.
C
I love it. You just moved to dc, right?
B
I did. I moved to dc. I've been doing a lot of political commentary. Just I was at the Supreme Court actually a couple weeks ago with the SC case case going on, you know, looking at all of the crazy trans activists who want to mutilate our kids and then, you know, the sane parents who don't want to. And it's really interesting kind of place to be, if I'm honest. But because before moving to dc, I thought it would Just be like this kind of liberal hellhole. But it's kind of weird when you see leftists and also conservatives kind of living in harmony. You'll see like a Harris wall sign on one place. You don't really see a lot of Trump signs, but you know that there's conservatives all around. So I don't know. It's kind of an interesting place. I've only been there for a couple months, but so far I really love it.
C
Yeah, I think the conservatives are more hidden in DC, definitely. Yeah, definitely. DC's definitely pretty liberal.
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Definitely is definitely very liberal.
C
Did you see the White House just had a bunch of social media influencers there?
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I did for their. One of their White House Christmas parties. David Pacman, Harry Sisson was there, all of the liberals.
C
Hunter Biden was there.
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And what was so funny is when I saw Harry Sisson post a photo with Hunter Biden, I'm like, did you really think that was a good idea? I actually tweeted and I said, did you ask him about the laptop? Did you ask about, I think you should go up to Joe Biden. Asked about Ashley Biden's diary or something like. It just mind boggles me how so many of these paid DNC shills are contained, continually going to the White House, getting paid by them to promote nonsense. I mean, I don't think there was a single masculine man in that arena.
C
I would say if they measured the testosterone levels, it would be pretty low.
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I think I have more testosterone than Harris. That's what I tweet.
C
You might. Would you ever debate him?
B
Honestly, I would, actually. I was supposed to go on News Nation with Harry, but Harry backed out. So I ended up, it was me with the host on News Nation with this Latino leftist. But Harry wasn't on the show, but he was supposed to be on, so. Harry Sisson?
C
Yeah. Come on, Harry. I had him on my show and afterwards I was like, can I line up some debates for you? He's like, yeah, I'll debate anyone. And then just.
B
He always falls through. It's like, harry, what are you doing if you're going to say all this online, you know, stand up for what you believe in and actually debate some people.
C
And then every time I log on TikTok, he's debating some random guy.
B
Well, that's the thing is that on TikTok, all of these leftist shills can debate randoms who really don't know a whole lot, but as soon as they talk to an actual conservative who knows what they're talking about, they're going to fold.
C
Right. And they have all the power on the lives because they can mute people. They could kick people.
B
Yeah.
C
So.
B
And they have their own talking points that they're going to continue to use and confuse people who don't know anything about politics.
C
Yeah, it's not a fair setting. But that was interesting to me to see that event because the White House, they established some sort of social media department now. So they're actually inviting influencers there.
B
That's. I didn't know about that.
C
Yeah, I saw David Pakman's video on this yesterday. He said there's a new department and they're. Because they know how much power we have now.
B
Absolutely. I mean when you look at gen Z, we're 15% of the electorate, 81% of gen Z turns to social media for news information. TikTok is the number two generator for news. And you know, most new conservatives, most new voters are turning to TikTok for that information. So I mean I think it's a no brainer that we should be having influencers and social media content creators a part of the conversation when it comes to politics. Otherwise no one's really talking to Gen Z. They're not watching the legacy media. The media's dead. You know what people are listening to is YouTube. They're listening to TikTok, they're listening to Instagram reels and that is where, you know, people are getting their information now.
C
Yeah, they're listening to Candace Owens. She's getting all time views.
B
She's getting a lot of views.
C
Brett Cooper's about to get a lot of views.
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I am so excited for Brett. I think she is going to skyrocket on YouTube with her content. And honestly what I think is really interesting with the content space right now is I don't think we need to be overtly conservative anymore. I think a lot of people are kind of tired of the super over political content and instead just live your day to day life. You know, be an influencer, do what you love and just talk about your conservative values and what you love in this nation. And you know, it's kind of this underlining conservative messaging throughout all of content and then you can just be entertaining. Like we just need to have like right wing entertainment content instead of it just being all of these political pundit kind of shows.
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Yeah.
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And also our foot can't go off the gas as well. 100 because they'll catch up.
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That's what like we, we have the momentum now. We've won. So now what's next is we have to continue that momentum because complacency is what loses.
C
Absolutely. I went through some of your posts on X. Okay, we got to go through some of these.
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Let's go through it. Oh no.
C
There is no such thing as a trans child.
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There's no such thing as a trans child. No. You cannot change your gender. A woman is xx. A man is xy. I think that's very self explanatory. I mean, you know, I'll go even as radical as there's no such thing a trans person. Sue me. But it's true. Why are we allowing for this gender nonsense to continue to infiltrate the next generation? Why are we allowing LGBTQ reeducation classes in kindergarten? You know, where there's four and five year olds learning gender pronouns? I think it's absolutely ridiculous what the Department of education has been putting in these public schools, indoctrinating the next generation. And it's even going through college. I mean, when I was in college, I was in a women and gender studies class and doing a presentation on why planned parenthood was good just so I could pass the class and that's my one regret in college. My one regret in college was when I took that class. It was before I was a staunch conservative and was standing up for my beliefs, and I allowed a self proclaimed transgender TA to dictate what I said in that class.
C
Well, I don't think you should regret it. I think you should, you know, learn from it.
B
That's true.
C
You got their perspective.
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That's true. I definitely learned from it, you know, and now do what I do now.
C
Yeah. Was it all women in that class?
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No, there was some men. Which is so funny being in a women's and a gender studies class. You know, it's mostly about women's health, I guess, women's rights. But then you have have all of these young men who are clearly uncomfortable taking these classes. Yeah, I think it's just a lot of BS that's going on.
C
Were there a lot of feminists in that class?
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I think they all were feminists or like closeted conservatives like me that were too scared to, like, say anything at the time. This was back in 2018.
C
Okay.
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Yeah.
C
So right, peak cancel culture time.
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Right, Peak cancel culture time.
C
Yeah. Those were scary times.
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You couldn't wear a MAGA hat on campus.
C
Couldn't endorse Trump.
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No.
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Couldn't even post anything related to Trump.
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I mean, that's what I started posting around 2019, 2020, during, like pandemic times and, you know, posting the same kind of things I do now. And that's when my sorority girls came after me and they're like, you can't be doing this. I'm like, I have the first Amendment. The Constitution protects me, not you and your random bylaws that don't abide by this.
C
That's crazy. So you almost got kicked out of your own sorority?
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Yeah, while I was on the executive board.
C
What?
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Yeah.
C
Wow. Which college was this?
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Texas Tech. So one of the most read districts in the state of Texas. Lubbock, Texas, in the panhandle. Yet Greek life was especially. My sorority was predominantly, you know, feminist liberals. The overarching nationals was very liberal. And I was literally just posting about how Donald Trump is a good candidate in 2020, how covet is a scam and just normal things that were being talked about in the right wing. And I was deemed a bigote. That's hate speech. You know, girls are uncomfortable with this. You're not being a good representation of the sorority. And they threatened my.
C
That's crazy.
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Recruitment.
C
So you dropped out of college though, right?
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I did drop out of college after.
C
That got it was that kind of your. Your final straw part of it?
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You know, I actually got involved with Turning Point kind of in this transition time. I was in my sorority. Then I left. I got my alumnus status and I still had one more year left. I was studying to be a mechanical engineer. Still love engineering. Like, it's still one of my passions in life. But I realized that, you know, in Gen Z, in my generation, there really wasn't a lot of young female voices. I didn't really have a lot of mentors at the time of when I was speaking out. There wasn't anyone that I could DM be like, hey, like I'm struggling in college, like people are canceling me. And so I decided that it was better fit and God really opened the doors that I could then pour into other young women and, you know, continue to grow other Turning Point chapters. So that's when I joined a chapter. I went to one of our Turning Point events back in 2021 and it all kind of just happened from there.
C
I love it. Do you do the campus debates too?
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A lot of them.
C
Nice.
B
I do a lot of our man on the street content. Like that's kind of my thing. My lane is I am the man on the street, girl. I go on tours with Charlie. This year, Charlie hit 25 campuses in all the swing states and we saw how that impacted the election. It's just massive, the work that Turning Point Action and Turning Point USA has done with these tours. I will never forget when I was on Penn State's campus, you know, Pennsylvania, swing state, real stronghold, 3,000 college students come up and you just see this sea of MAGA hats out there.
C
Wow.
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The political landscape on these college campuses has changed like never before. When you compare a College campus from 2016, 2020 to 2024, 2020, you couldn't walk around with a MAGA hat on a campus. Now you actually can. And I think that just shows how the culture is shifting. Not even just politics is shifting, but how the culture is changing. And I think if we can win the culture, we will win for forever.
C
Absolutely. Power of social media too, because you guys would inspire people in person, but then you would post the clips, get hundreds of millions of views.
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Billions of views.
C
Yeah.
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Like over the last year, collectively with Charlie's debating. And it's like, you know, the debating, the libs. Owning the libs is funny, but I also think it's really cool when we have thought provoking, critical thinking conversations. And that's what I like to do. I actually Went around Penn State's campus and was asking people if they would pay reparations. And I had one of our other contributors, Topher, with me. And so I would go out to them, be like, what do you guys think about reparations? Would you pay reparations? And I would pull them in there and kids would literally be like, yeah, I'll give you 20 bucks for reparations. And I'm like, what is going on in our society? And then we'd like reeducate them. Be like, yeah, no, like this is actually not a good idea. You don't need to pay for my lunch. But it's crazy how these kids, when you just ask them an open ended question for the first time, they actually open up and realize like, honestly, the destruction and the brainwashing that they've been going through, right? And I think these universities, it's very apparent to me that they don't want us on those campuses because they're scared that a Turning Point USA chapter or a representative or a speaker can reverse the damage that they have done in four years time. But they come to one Turning Point event and all of a sudden they can think differently. They have their eyes opened.
C
Has a campus ever said, you're not allowed here?
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Yes.
C
Which ones?
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Oh my gosh. It's actually high schools.
C
Oh, high schools.
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And it's funny because Turning Point USA has more high school chapters than we do college. And I was speaking at a school and Sac Heart Preparatory in California was where the event was planned. It's a Catholic high school and they said that I do not uphold Catholic values. I'm a Protestant Christian myself. And I thought that that was very funny being in the neighborhood that I actually grew up in as a kid. And then another school in Florida wouldn't let me come on campus. San Jose State had canceled one of my events because the room was double booked, which we know didn't happen. And so they will throw as many stones in my way as they can. But at the end of the day, you can't stop free speech. And we'll still show up and still do the events, even if it's in the middle of a parking lot.
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Absolute. Have you guys ever gotten kicked out when you set up and you know.
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We'Ve had a couple times where they've been tell. It told us like turn off our mics or that we can't be on campus anymore. Yeah, yeah, Penn State, we had to cut our mics and Charlie lost his voice. But you know, I was up there with a megaphone and talking to all the kids, which was honestly one of the most iconic moments. Standing on a table with a megaphone, chanting at Penn State students, 3,000 of them, just like in MAGA hats was pretty cool. That's awesome. But, yeah, I mean, we've definitely faced, I think, the most campus backlash out of every student organization that exists.
C
Yeah, I bet. I see you guys always stirring up something.
B
It's somehow some way. It's always in the press.
C
Yeah, but those debates are hilarious. I mean, they're good people that you get on those. It's like, is that a planned debate? Like, it's so funny.
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No, none of them are planned. These are all genuine college students. And people ask me this all the time, like, do you guys plant these liberals to ask these questions? Like, no, these kids actually come up there bold enough to ask those questions in front of a bunch of conservatives, which I think is really fun. Fun that, you know, they're willing to go up there and ask some crazy questions. But I don't know, it's the aura around this. Especially this year when we had a special guest. We had Vivek on with us. We had Tulsi Gabbard traveling as Bryce hall was at a couple of our schools. And so, you know, we were actually getting into the culture. George Jenko was there as well. So we had a lot of special guests on our tour, which I think just made it even more fun for the kids.
C
What was your favorite campus? Was it Penn State?
B
Oh, honestly, Penn State. The energy was really good there. I also loved UW Madison. That was one of our first swing states that we visited. Went to Georgia. UGA energy was insane. And while we were at uga, there was a Harris Walls table set up. And you saw these like, just super liberal soy boys trying to get people to vote for Harris. And then you have literally 2,500 plus conservatives in the same quad, just like frat boys everywhere. It was awesome.
C
Dean Withers was probably one of those soy boys.
B
Probably, yeah.
C
He's been. What do you think of that kid, actually, Dean? I mean, Charlie debated him.
B
I. I know it was. It was on the jubilee panel. Yeah, listen, I actually think that Dean has a lot better debating skills than Harry, to be honest. I think he's. I like how he sticks to his word and will actually debate people and have these conversations. I don't think he'll ever be conservative. I think he's drank the Kool Aid on the left too much. But, like, I don't really know who he's persuading to vote for the left. Like, I really don't feel like he's talking to anyone outside of the echo chamber.
C
Yeah. Another one of your tweets. I saw Congress potentially making backdoor deals with big pharma before Trump gets into office.
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That was a big one.
C
Yeah. What do you think's going on there?
B
You know, especially with like the make America Healthy? I think that Congress right now, I think that everyone who is in office on the left is a little scared of what Elon, what Vivek, what Trump, what RFK is going to do. And I will say that RFK really did change the game. I was here in Glendale when he had the endorsement of Trump and brought out everybody on stage. And I think that that moment was a cultural shift for this generation. And I think that women for the most part voted in favor of Trump because of the RFK endorsement, because they care about the future health of their children, they care about their futures as mothers. You know, they don't want to be poisoned themselves. And looking at these cancer causing ingredients and how are they legal and okay in America? And so, you know, I think there's a lot of money. You know, this is a multibillion dol dollar industry with these corporate conglomerates like Kellogg's, like General Mills that are using the money to literally harm and poison Americans. And I think it needs to be exposed. I think as soon as that RFK gets in there, we're gonna see a lot of what's been going on behind closed doors.
C
Absolutely. That was such a pivotal moment in the election when RFK teamed up. I think that won a lot of women and a lot of people just that are health conscious.
B
Yeah. And even independence people who, you know, are staunch RFK supporters, they for the first time say, you know what, if Trump's gonna stand by his word and instill to help in there, then you know what, we can support him.
C
Absolutely. Do you think we need term limits? Nancy Pelosi's 84. She just had a nasty fall.
B
Absolutely. I think there should be term limits across the board. I don't think that you should just be able to be a career politician in your 80s and your 90s. You know, I think there reaches a point where you've kind of done enough, you've done your time, maybe let someone new take over. And yeah, Nancy Pelosi is a skeleton at this point.
C
Maybe a cognitive test at a certain age too.
B
I would be mandatory cognitive tests and term limits. I don't think that's too much to ask for. I don't know why, like, Biden was so anti cognitive test. Like, I think the American people deserve to know what your abilities are.
C
Yep. They need to do that with driving, too, because there's some old people driving. I'm not trying to be ageist, but, like, you could tell they're not.
B
If you can pass a driving test, if you can pass a cognitive test and you're not, like, too far over the hill, then, you know, we'll let you just keep driving.
C
Yeah, absolutely.
B
I think that's reasonable.
C
You drink raw milk, huh?
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I do. I'm a big raw milk girl.
C
I love it.
B
It is the best.
C
Amish farms, baby.
B
Amish farms. Especially in D.C. you have to find a farm, then go pick it up from the farm or have one of your friends do it. And it's the best. If you get the A2 raw milk in a glass jar. That's. Are you a raw milk drinker?
C
Yeah, I put in coffee sometimes. I'll drink it straight up, too.
B
Oh, I just. A glass of milk a day. I mean, I put in my coffee too, but I just. I'm in Vegas.
C
It's so hard to get. It's actually sketchy. You got to meet people, like, in weird places.
B
Oh, my God.
C
Because it's banned, right?
B
Yeah. It will. See what's cool. So we're in Arizona right now. In Arizona, you can actually go to Sprouts grocery store and buy a half a gallon of raw milk right off the shelf. You do not have to go to a farm. I think Arizona is one of the few states that actually allows that. But why isn't raw milk legal? We were drinking raw milk for years before the government stepped in and said no, that we need to have pasteurization, which is killing all of the good bacteria in the milk. There's. Drinking pasteurized milk is having pretty much zero nutritional value to you. You're drinking white water at that point. And I just think it's a little ridiculous, which is crazy, because as kids.
C
We were taught it's the most healthy drink.
B
Right. Calcium, vitamin D. It's gonna make your bones grow. It's like, not with all these additives. And you've removed all the good bacteria from. You know, we have been eating raw milk or we've been drinking raw milk for years. Why are we now at a point while where the government is controlling what we can and can't eat?
C
Yeah, fda, right? They don't want you to be preventative.
B
Well, the three year. We all know that the Three letter organizations are not elected officials. They were instilled and they just want to control the American population.
C
Yeah, I can't wait to see the overhaul on that.
B
Yep, it's the Doge. Doge is coming in.
C
Yeah, I had Cali on yesterday and he was just explaining how corrupt it is.
B
It's so corrupt. Big pharma, big food. I know Alex Clark has been doing wonders exposing what is going on with Cali Means. I know. We just had the Senate hearing literally a month ago.
C
Yeah.
B
And I know Cali Means was there and it's so necessary. And I'm like asking myself, how did we get here and why did it take so long? And why are we continuously allowing Americans to get sicker and sicker? And why are we allowing the FDA to dictate what we can and can't eat when what we can eat is literal poison?
C
Exactly. And that's why RFK hit deep with everyone, because everyone can relate to that. They got someone in their family that's sick, that was mistreated, misdiagnosed.
B
Chronic illness is all of a sudden normal. Prescription drugs are normal. Try and find somebody in your community that doesn't have a prescription drug that isn't going to a CVS or Walgreens every single week or month to pick up a new pharmaceutical. Like, we have completely drugged the next generation. Even like ADHD medication is like Adderall is being prescribed to kids as young as six. Like, maybe we need an overhaul with the Department of Education. The FDA stop poisoning our children and instead put them outside and give them better educational tools than putting telling them to sit in a desk for nine hours a day and maybe give them some raw milk and I think they'll turn out just fine.
C
Yeah. You really think the Department of Education is going to go?
B
I don't know if it's going to go completely, but I do think that we need an overhaul with it. I saw a post on X that said, I can't believe that people want to abolish the Department of Education. Test scores are at an all time low. Kids are more depressed than ever. And it's like, yeah, because of the Department of Education. Because these kids are stuck in these classrooms for eight, nine hours a day, having to take core curriculum, which is definitely not encouraging intelligence. And it's like, why are we treating these kids like they're all the same instead of actually empowering them to learn and have critical thinking skills?
C
Absolutely. All the smartest people I know dropped out of college.
B
Me too.
C
So there's something there. I think.
B
I think you're right.
C
Well, Morgan, it's been awesome. What are you doing next year? And where can people find you?
B
You guys can find me all over the place. If you can spell my name, you can find me M, O, R, G, O, N, N. But, Morgan, two ends in a no. What am I up to this next year? Living in D.C. i'm really hopeful for the new admin to come in there. Maybe D.C. will be a little less liberal now and just shooting all the content all around the Capitol Hill.
C
I love it. We'll link your stuff below. Thanks for coming on.
B
Thank you.
C
See you guys.
Digital Social Hour Episode Summary: "Inside the Movement That's Converting Liberal Students | Morgonn McMichael DSH #1066"
Release Date: January 6, 2025
Host: Sean Kelly
Guest: Morgonn McMichael, Turning Point USA Representative
The episode kicks off with Morgonn McMichael sharing his experiences engaging with liberal students on college campuses. Morgonn emphasizes the importance of thought-provoking and critical conversations over mere political banter. He recounts his initiative at Penn State, where he posed questions about reparations to students. Morgonn was both surprised and concerned when students responded positively, with some stating, "Yeah, I'll give you 20 bucks for reparations" ([00:42]). This interaction led him to question the prevailing societal narratives influencing young minds.
Sean Kelly introduces Morgonn, acknowledging his contributions to Turning Point USA. Morgonn discusses his journey with the organization, highlighting the growth of their events which now attract a diverse age group—from young children to grandparents ([01:14]). He expresses pride in Turning Point USA's unique ability to create inclusive environments that welcome conservatives of all ages, contrasting it with other organizations that may not embrace such diversity.
Having recently relocated to Washington, D.C., Morgonn shares his initial expectations versus the reality of the city. Contrary to his assumptions of D.C. being a "liberal hellhole," he observed a balance between liberal and conservative communities. Morgonn notes that while liberal symbols like Harris walls are visible, conservative presence is more subtle yet pervasive ([01:40]). He remarks, "It's kind of weird when you see leftists and also conservatives kind of living in harmony" ([01:40]), reflecting on the nuanced political dynamics in the nation's capital.
A significant portion of the conversation revolves around the role of social media influencers in shaping political discourse. Morgonn points out that traditional media is losing its grip, especially among Gen Z, who predominantly turn to platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels for news and information. He asserts, "Most new conservatives, most new voters are turning to TikTok for that information" ([04:23]), advocating for a strategic presence on these platforms to effectively reach younger audiences.
Morgonn discusses the evolving landscape of political content creation. He suggests a pivot from overtly political content to "right-wing entertainment content," where influencers can embed conservative values within everyday, relatable content. This approach aims to engage audiences without alienating them through aggressive political posturing. Morgonn believes that subtle, underlying messaging can be more effective in winning hearts and minds without appearing overly partisan.
Delving into his campus activities, Morgonn recounts organizing man-on-the-street interviews and spontaneous debates with students. He highlights instances where Turning Point USA faced resistance, including canceled events and attempts to silence their message. Morgonn shares his frustration with administrative barriers, stating, "San Jose State had canceled one of my events because the room was double booked, which we know didn't happen" ([12:49]). Despite these challenges, he emphasizes the resilience of the movement, noting that "you can't stop free speech" ([12:49]) and remaining committed to their mission even if it means holding events in unconventional locations like parking lots.
Sean and Morgonn discuss the critical importance of maintaining momentum in political movements. Morgonn emphasizes that complacency leads to loss, asserting, "Now what's next is we have to continue that momentum because complacency is what loses" ([06:48]). They explore how consistent debating and public engagement have significantly influenced the political attitudes on campuses, leading to visible shifts in student behavior and ideology.
Morgonn does not shy away from discussing controversial topics, such as his stance on transgender rights. He firmly states, "There's no such thing as a trans child. No. You cannot change your gender. A woman is XX. A man is XY" ([07:03]), expressing his opposition to what he perceives as gender indoctrination in education. Morgonn shares personal anecdotes from his college days at Texas Tech, where his conservative views clashed with his predominantly liberal sorority, leading to his eventual departure from the organization ([08:03]).
He further critiques the Department of Education, arguing that current educational practices are detrimental to students' mental health and critical thinking abilities. Morgonn advocates for an overhaul of the education system to foster independent thought and prevent indoctrination, asserting that the current system treats students as interchangeable rather than empowering them to develop their own critical thinking skills.
The conversation shifts to the topic of political accountability. Morgonn voices strong support for term limits and mandatory cognitive tests for politicians, particularly targeting aging representatives like Nancy Pelosi. He states, "I think there should be term limits across the board. I don't think that you should just be able to be a career politician in your 80s and your 90s" ([17:24]) and advocates for cognitive assessments to ensure that elected officials remain capable and effective.
Morgonn delves into health-related issues, particularly the debate between raw and pasteurized milk. He champions raw milk for its nutritional benefits and preservation of beneficial bacteria, criticizing government regulations that mandate pasteurization. Morgonn laments, "Drinking pasteurized milk is having pretty much zero nutritional value to you. You're drinking white water at that point" ([19:19]), and argues that government interventions in food choices are unnecessary and detrimental to public health.
A significant concern expressed by Morgonn is the corruption within large corporations and government agencies. He highlights the influence of big pharma and big food conglomerates in shaping public policy and compromising public health. Morgonn criticizes organizations like the FDA for overstepping and controlling Americans' dietary choices, stating, "Why are we allowing the FDA to dictate what we can and can't eat when what we can eat is literal poison" ([19:39]). He calls for greater transparency and accountability to protect public health from corporate and governmental overreach.
As the episode draws to a close, Sean Kelly and Morgonn discuss upcoming plans and the future direction of their advocacy work. Morgonn expresses optimism about the new administration in D.C. and the potential for cultural shifts that could align more closely with conservative values. He remains committed to expanding Turning Point USA's influence, particularly through strategic content creation and campus engagements.
Morgonn concludes by emphasizing the importance of continued effort and adaptability in the movement, stating, "We have the momentum now. We've won. So now what's next is we have to continue that momentum because complacency is what loses" ([06:48]). Sean Kelly thanks Morgonn for his insights and contributions, promising to link his resources for listeners interested in supporting or learning more about Turning Point USA.
"There's no such thing as a trans child. No. You cannot change your gender. A woman is XX. A man is XY." ([07:03]) — Morgonn McMichael
"Most new conservatives, most new voters are turning to TikTok for that information." ([04:23]) — Morgonn McMichael
"We have the momentum now. We've won. So now what's next is we have to continue that momentum because complacency is what loses." ([06:48]) — Morgonn McMichael
"Drinking pasteurized milk is having pretty much zero nutritional value to you. You're drinking white water at that point." ([19:19]) — Morgonn McMichael
"I think there should be term limits across the board. I don't think that you should just be able to be a career politician in your 80s and your 90s." ([17:24]) — Morgonn McMichael
Engagement Over Confrontation: Morgonn emphasizes the importance of engaging liberal students in meaningful conversations rather than confrontational debates.
Social Media as a Battlefield: The strategic use of social media platforms is crucial for reaching and influencing Gen Z voters, as traditional media loses its effectiveness.
Educational Reform: A significant critique is directed at the current education system for failing to foster critical thinking and allowing ideological indoctrination.
Health and Freedom: Advocacy for consumer choice in health and nutrition, particularly opposing government-mandated pasteurization of milk.
Political Accountability: Strong support for implementing term limits and cognitive assessments to ensure that elected officials remain effective and capable.
Resilience in Advocacy: Despite facing cancellations and pushback, Morgonn and Turning Point USA remain steadfast in their mission to influence and shape the political landscape on campuses and beyond.
This episode of Digital Social Hour offers a deep dive into the strategies and challenges faced by conservative movements like Turning Point USA in influencing younger generations and reshaping political discourse on educational campuses. Morgonn McMichael's candid insights provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the current political climate, the role of social media, and the ongoing battle for ideological dominance in academic settings.