Nightly Scroll with Hayley – Episode 163

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This episode centers on rising political violence against pro-life and conservative activists, focusing on the experiences of journalist and activist Savannah Craven. Hayley Caronia explores the lawlessness in NYC, failures of the justice system (particularly the DA’s office under Alvin Bragg), and the climate of intolerance facing outspoken conservatives, especially those defending pro-life views.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Savannah Craven’s Background & Origins (03:20–06:32)

• Savannah’s upbringing: Conservative and Catholic, raised to “choose facts” which, in her words, will “put you on the right side, the more conservative side” (03:46).
• Early political awareness: School mock election in 2016 led to greater political engagement.
• Moving to NYC for theater, direct experience with leftist ideology:
  • Forced to share restrooms with biological males in theater school (04:36).
  • Fear among students to speak up about discomfort: “No, we can’t say anything because we’ll be labeled as anti-trans.” (05:10)
• COVID shutdown returned her to SC; mother’s advice: “Find your tribe.” Prompted involvement with Turning Point USA.

Path to Activism (“Man on the Street” Journalism) (06:32–09:17)

• Began critiquing Planned Parenthood and BLM online; highlighted perceived hypocrisy:
  • “Planned Parenthood is the number one killer of black people... How can you be screaming BLM and then supporting the number one killer of our own people?” (07:10)
• Faced backlash: Accused of being a “sellout,” “Uncle Tom.”
• Inspiration from Candace Owens & Charlie Kirk.
• “You can have real conversations when you go to people face to face. On the Internet...we’re all human beings.” (08:50)

Life as a Conservative in NYC (09:17–10:46)

• “My circle is very small...but I have my amazing husband...my built-in bodyguard.” (09:53)
• Husband, originally from India, met on a cruise ship, immigrated legally: “It is possible to all the liberals watching this!” (10:38)

The Assault Incident – “Pro-Life Journo Attacked” (11:13–15:04)

• Incident occurred during a street interview about Planned Parenthood statistics.
• Female assailant: Started friendly, interview lasted 20 minutes, then escalated.
• “She made an outrageous statement...that children in foster care would be better off aborted.” (12:52)
• Mocked Savannah’s faith, then physically assaulted her:
  • “She punched me, then hit me with her phone in my eyebrow...I had to get stitches and a tetanus shot.” (13:39)
• Immediate reaction: “I’m a lover, not a fighter… My world was just rocked...people need to know this happened.” (14:04)

Patterns of Political Aggression (15:04–17:00)

• “They get violent when they can’t answer the question.” (15:04) – Hayley notes a greater pattern among protestors who, when pressed, react aggressively or cannot defend their views.
• Savannah: “Almost always, I’m shocked when someone stays longer than 30 seconds and actually tries to explain... When you challenge their opinion, then comes the insults, then even assaulting you...” (15:58)

The Aftermath: Medical Bills, Legal System, and DA Response (17:00–22:26)

• $3,000 in medical bills; pursued legal action “for my own right...but also for unborn children...everyone has that right as an American.” (17:19)
• Security measures: Husband as security and a GiveSendGo for additional support.
• Legal experience:
  • Assailant arrested, released next day.
  • DA non-committal about going to trial; learned via assailant’s Instagram that charges were dropped (19:21–20:04).
  • “My iMessages weren’t delivering...called, emailed, nothing – silence.” (20:05) “I concluded my case was deliberately sabotaged.”
  • DA not a bar member, only a law grad.
• Hayley: “Can’t even trust the DAs in New York City to have law abiding citizens in their best interest. They just protect the criminals.” (21:18)

State of New York City, Soft on Crime Policies, and Implications (22:26–24:45)

• Hayley: Personal reflections on NYC’s decline post-COVID, impact of defund-the-police, and bleak prospects with current political trends.
• Savannah: “Unfortunately, I believe New York is going to fall...We have somebody about to become mayor who has stood next to people who think gays should not exist...” (23:52)
• Alarm at proposals to decriminalize misdemeanors: “Assault cases like mine will continue to be dropped.”

Broader Issue: Criminal Justice, Safety for Citizens (24:45–26:23)

• Referenced case of Ukrainian refugee attacked in Charlotte, NC by a repeat offender.
• Savannah: Calls for firing officials who protect criminals. “You could be next...these people want to harm anyone...We failed her.” (25:38)

The Left’s Attitude: Gloating over Political Violence (26:23–28:27)

• Hayley plays video of leftist woman gloating about Savannah’s assault.
  • Woman: “It was so satisfying to watch.” (27:30)
• Savannah: “If you think it’s satisfying to watch somebody be punched for simply asking questions, you’ve lost your humanity.” (27:50)
• The left “have no facts, so they choose violence every single time.”

The Pro-Life Roots of Hatred and Hope for the Movement (28:27–33:09)

• Hayley asks if leftist hatred comes from not valuing all life.
• Savannah: “They don’t see others as valuable...It’s a spiritual battle...the devil is winning.” (29:53)
• Conservative social media dominance: “One thing the left lacks is competence and facts.” (31:24)
• Advice for new activists: “I would say, if not you, then who?...We are fighting for our children’s children...If we don’t stand up, [the Constitution] will cease to exist.” (32:28)

Where to Find Savannah Craven (33:29)

• Instagram/TikTok: @savannahantao
• YouTube: Her Patriot Voice

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Savannah Craven (03:46):
  “When you choose facts, you’re going to the right side, the more conservative side, right 100%.”
• Savannah (07:10):
  “Planned Parenthood is the number one killer of black people. How can you be screaming BLM and then supporting the number one killer of our own people, our innocent people, little black babies in the womb.”
• Savannah (12:52):
  “She made an outrageous statement saying that she thinks it would be better if children in foster care would be...aborted rather than born because they might go through trauma.”
• Hayley (15:04):
  “I’m so glad that you posted this video because it just exposes how violent the left really is, and they get violent when they can’t answer the question.”
• Savannah (15:58):
  “I’m actually shocked when somebody decides to stay longer than 30 seconds to a minute and actually try and explain their side. And it is refreshing. I wish it happened more often.”
• Savannah (20:05):
  “I concluded from that that my case was deliberately sabotaged. Because we find out...they failed to file a certificate of readiness or...didn’t present the evidence that was needed.”
• Savannah (23:52):
  “Unfortunately, I believe that New York is going to fall...People who have been involved in terrorism...wants to decriminalize misdemeanors, which means assault cases like mine will continue to be dropped.”
• Savannah (25:38):
  “People need to start realizing that these individuals who allow these career criminals to continue harming people...You could be next.”
• Savannah (27:50):
  “If you think it’s satisfying to watch somebody be punched in the face for simply asking questions, you’ve lost your humanity.”
• Savannah (29:53):
  “They don’t see others as valuable. They don’t see themselves as valuable. So how could they see an unborn child...as valuable...It is a complete spiritual battle...”
• Savannah (32:28):
  “If not you, then who? ...We are fighting for our children’s children...We have to stand up for our constitution, and if we don’t, it’ll cease to exist.”

Notable Segment Timestamps

• Savannah’s conservative upbringing & awakening — 03:20–06:32
• How activism began, facing backlash — 06:32–09:17
• Life as a conservative/Catholic in NYC — 09:17–10:46
• The assault: full story & fallout — 11:13–15:04
• Legal aftermath & DA’s role — 17:00–22:26
• NYC political climate, safety, and future — 22:26–24:45
• National context: Crime & criminal justice — 24:45–26:23
• Attitude of the left: Gloating over attacks — 26:23–28:27
• Advice to young activists, conservative momentum — 32:28–33:09

Tone & Takeaways

Hayley delivers with her signature sharp, candid, and unapologetic conservative viewpoint, underscoring both the personal and systemic challenges facing activists like Savannah Craven. The interview is thoughtful yet fiery, focusing on the urgency for direct action, unity for the pro-life and conservative cause, and the ongoing battle against leftist intolerance and permissive soft-on-crime policies.

Final note: The episode is a rallying call for resilience, warning of the present dangers while exhorting listeners—especially newcomers and the younger generation—to stand up and be counted.

Where to find Savannah:

• Instagram & TikTok: @savannahantao
• YouTube: Her Patriot Voice

“If not you, then who? ...We are fighting for our children’s children...If we don’t [stand up], it’ll cease to exist.” (Savannah Craven — 32:28)