Nightly Scroll with Hayley

Ep. 194 – “Libs Think Christmas is Gay & Racist”
Host: Hayley Caronia
Date: December 11, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Hayley Caronia dissects what she calls the latest “war on Christmas” and the cultural/corporate narratives around the holiday season. She targets recent claims that traditional Christmas symbols are “racist” or “problematic,” lambasts “woke” reinterpretations of Santa Claus, and critiques corporate marketing efforts that she sees as anti-family or anti-tradition. The discussion broadens to Democratic politicians’ so-called hypocrisy, controversial legislation around gender identity, the impacts of AI on culture, government regulation of social media for minors abroad, and cultural moments trending online. Hayley delivers her signature punchy, unapologetic conservative commentary with a blend of pop culture, policy, and blunt humor.

Key Topics & Insights

1. “The War on Christmas” and the Racist Origins of “Jingle Bells”

[01:12 – 05:45]

• Discussion: Hayley responds to a video (shared by Joy Reid) suggesting the Christmas carol “Jingle Bells” has racist, minstrelsy origins.
  • Reads excerpts about the song’s debut in blackface and its supposed mockery of Black people.
  • Skeptical of the argument, Hayley dismisses attempts to cancel classic holiday songs as “over cancel culture.”
• Quote:

  “I don’t think Jingle Bells is racist. I’m not canceling it this year. I’m still gonna listen to it... I don’t think it has anything to do with race.” – Hayley [05:24]

2. “Santa is Gay and Racist” – School Book Controversies

[05:55 – 09:51]

• Discussion: Hayley covers a North Carolina legislative hearing on inappropriate material in schools, focusing on books like “Santa’s Husband” (depicting a Black Santa married to a white man) and another children’s book addressing gender and body parts.
• State Rep. Brendan Jones denounces the books as “trash” and confronts school administrators.
• Hayley rails against these reimaginings and accuses authors of being “demonic” and disrespectful to tradition.
• Quote:

  “Santa is not gay. He’s never been gay. They’re in a very happy marriage, Santa and Mrs. Claus... Justice for Mrs. Claus.” – Hayley [07:43]

• Memorable Exchange:
  Co-host jokes:

  “It’s like Jesus was Jesus and there’s black Jesus, too. And then if Santa and black Santa…” [09:26] Hayley banters about Netflix reboot ideas.

3. Anti-Christmas Corporate Marketing – McDonald’s AI Ad

[10:02 – 13:47]

• Discussion: Hayley reacts to an AI-generated McDonald’s Netherlands ad titled “The Most Terrible Time of the Year,” which lampoons Christmas stress.
• She calls it “very Baham Bug” and indicative of corporate attempts to sour traditional holiday cheer.
• Critiques marketing strategies that depict family gatherings as something to escape, and brands as the solution.
• Quote:

  “The scariest part of this whole advertisement is Christmas time is so bad, the way to fix it is Eat McDonald’s. That’s what they’re selling.” – Hayley [12:34]

• Debate: Hayley and co-host reflect on memorable ads of the past, declaring modern campaigns uninspiring and lazy.

4. AOC’s $50,000 Campaign Trip to Puerto Rico

[16:25 – 22:45]

• Discussion: Hayley criticizes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign after reports show nearly $50k spent on luxury hotels, fancy meals, and a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico.
• Questions the justification for such spending and likens it to behavior by Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
• Argues for term limits and calls the expenditures “odd” and “crazy.”
• Quote:

  “If you’re supposedly a public servant... why are you staying at these ritzy places? I don’t know. Just odd.” – Hayley [19:42]

5. Gavin Newsom: “Most Pro-Trans Governor Ever”

[23:15 – 24:33]

• Discussion: Hayley slams California Governor Gavin Newsom’s claim that no governor has signed more pro-trans legislation and his comments about having a “trans godson.”
• Calls Newsom’s pro-trans stance “not a flex,” labels it “gross,” and argues there’s “no such thing as trans kids.”
• Points out Newsom’s mixed messaging depending on audience.
• Quote:

  “There is no such thing as trans kids. There are just mentally ill adults that push this ideology on children.” – Hayley [24:33]

• Notes Newsom’s press office “shamelessly” doubling down on Twitter (“RT” quote tweet).

6. “Cuffing Season” Political Memes and AI Video Usage

[25:10 – 27:00]

• Discussion: Hayley describes a viral AI video by Newsom showing Trump and allies handcuffed ("cuffing season").
• Interprets this as emblematic of Democrats’ alleged dream to jail political opponents.
• Quote:

  “This is like... the Democrats’ wet dream to see President Trump in the back of a cop car. And it’ll never happen, so they post AI slop on Twitter to get their fix.” – Hayley [27:00]

7. Fonts as Culture War: Times New Roman Returns

[27:05 – 32:16]

• Discussion: Hayley mocks the Biden administration’s switch of State Department default font from Times New Roman to Calibri for accessibility, and the (fictional) reversal under Trump.
• Shares her font pet peeves:

  “If the Trump administration really wants to make some changes in the font department, they should make using Comic Sans Ms. punishable by death... It’s horrible.” – Hayley [31:03]

8. Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

[32:17 – 40:00]

• Discussion: Hayley reports on Australia banning anyone under 16 from major social accounts.
• Reflects on the limits of government, the ease with which teens circumvent such controls (fake birthdays, VPNs, using parents’ accounts), and questions if government, not parents, should police tech use.
• Quote:

  “Is it the government’s place to put a rule like this in place? ...Clearly parents and kids are fooling the government anyway.” – Hayley [38:51]

9. AI & Culture: From Will Smith Spaghetti to Parenting

[40:01 – 46:29]

• Discussion: Describes viral advances in AI image/video realism.
• Plays clip of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitting to using ChatGPT for parenting questions on Fallon.
• Hayley and co-host debate the consequences of tech overreliance, referencing the “Google Effect” study.
• Quote:

  “Because we know that Google is there, our brains don’t remember anything anymore... How are our brains and bodies going to adjust to having AI? ...We’re going to be completely useless without technology.” – Hayley [42:00–44:00]

10. Briefs and Blind Reactions

[46:30 – 58:54]

• Florida’s West Palm Beach renames main road President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.
• Viral video: Trump supporter receives cordial greetings in Hawaii (breaking stereotypes about “red hats”).
• TikTok: Nurse pretends to nap in Tesla using full self-driving. Hayley debates the point of autonomous features if one still must stay alert.
• Art Basel highlight: Jesus sculpture made of recycled wine corks and openers.
• Blind reactions:
  • [54:01] Man undergoes $81k height lengthening surgery in Turkey (+8 inches).
  • [57:35] Khloe Kardashian flirts with a viral schoolteacher; Hayley roots for an “ordinary guy” love match.
  • [59:54] Skydiver gets parachute snagged on a plane wing; panel discusses adrenaline, safety, & personal risk aversion.

11. Listener Questions & Rapid-fire Final Thoughts

[61:19 – end]

• Pet peeves: “Reese’s PC’s,” slowpokes, people nickel-and-diming group checks.
• Heritage: Mostly white, some Italian.
• Golf: Good at driving, struggles elsewhere.
• Never had a truly bad job.
• Favorite Christmas activity: Driving to see Christmas lights – and peeking inside decorated houses.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Hayley dismissing “Jingle Bells” controversy [05:24]:

  “I don’t think Jingle Bells is racist. I’m not canceling it this year.”

• On Santa’s sexual orientation and new media [07:43]:

  “Santa is not gay. He’s never been gay... Justice for Mrs. Claus.”

• On woke marketing/consumer exhaustion [12:34]:

  “Christmas is so bad. Your family sucks so bad. Your food sucks so bad. Come to McDonald’s, we’ll make it better.”

• On Gavin Newsom and trans youth [24:33]:

  “There is no such thing as trans kids. There are just mentally ill adults that push this ideology on children.”

• On technological overdependence [42:00–44:00]:

  “Because we know that Google is there, our brains don’t remember anything anymore... We’re going to be completely useless without AI.”

• On fonts in government documents [31:03]:

  “They should make using Comic Sans Ms. punishable by death... It’s horrible.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:12] – “Jingle Bells” is/ain’t racist?
• [05:55] – Gay/Interracial Santa in schools dispute
• [10:02] – McDonald’s anti-Christmas AI ad
• [16:25] – AOC’s pricey campaign spending
• [23:15] – Gavin Newsom: “Pro-Trans Governor”
• [27:05] – Fonts fight: Times New Roman returns
• [32:17] – Australia bans social for under-16s
• [40:01] – AI’s cultural impact; Altman on ChatGPT-for-parenting
• [46:30] – Palm Beach road renamed for Trump
• [47:56] – Viral: Trump supporter’s warm Hawaiian welcome
• [49:30] – Self-driving Teslas and driver safety
• [52:35] – Art Basel: Jesus from wine corks
• [54:01] – Blind reaction: $81k height-augmentation surgery
• [57:35] – Blind reaction: Khloe Kardashian flirts with teacher
• [59:54] – Blind reaction: Skydiver snags on plane
• [61:19] – Listener Q&A (pet peeves, heritage, jobs, Christmas traditions)

Tone

• Direct, irreverent, and sardonic, with frequent asides and personal anecdotes.
• Strongly conservative perspective, with a focus on “anti-woke” argumentation and a nostalgia for traditional cultural norms.
• Frequent humor, sarcasm, and open mockery of opposing viewpoints.

Summary Takeaway

Hayley uses the “war on Christmas” as the springboard for a wide-ranging, culture-war-heavy episode. Themes of traditionalism vs. progressivism, media manipulation, and skepticism toward both “woke” corporate and government trends persist throughout. The show blends pop culture moments, policy discussion, and personal commentary in a style designed for audience engagement—whether in outrage, affirmation, or amusement. Listeners get a confident and unabashedly right-wing guide to the day’s hot-button issues, topped off with Hayley’s signature wit and eye-rolls at modernity’s excesses.