Scrolling with Hayley – Episode 234

Date: February 12, 2026
Host: Hayley Caronia
Episode Title: Transgender Opens Fire On Canadian School

Overview

In this episode, Hayley Caronia tackles several controversial and trending stories across North America, focusing her sharp conservative commentary on what she describes as rising violence linked to mental illness and transgender individuals, cultural polarization in media and education, ongoing debates around reparations, elite hypocrisies at the Olympic Games, and her characteristic skepticism toward progressive social initiatives. The tone is candid, provocative, and unapologetically skeptical of progressive policies and narratives.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tumblr Ridge School Shooting (Canada)

[00:45 – 16:55]

• Incident Recap:

  • An 18-year-old transgender individual carried out the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history at Tumblr Ridge, BC, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, including their mother and stepbrother.
  • Police and media response has involved referring to the shooter as a “gun person,” honoring the suspect’s preferred pronouns.

• Hayley’s Analysis:

  • Criticizes the focus on pronouns:
    • "Who gives a rip about a dead person's—a dead murderer's preferred pronouns? I don't. And it's really sick that law enforcement in Canada cares about this." [04:07]
  • Claims a pattern of mental illness among shooters, focusing on transgender identity as notable in recent cases.
  • References the shooter’s home life, suggesting political extremism and parental ignorance or denial of the child’s mental state.
  • Highlights the mother’s social media advocacy for trans rights and anti-hate, while questioning the effectiveness of that support at home.
  • Criticizes mainstream media (specifically CNN) for emphasizing the rarity of mass shootings in Canada due to strict gun laws, which she argues is misleading.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Trans violence is a trend that cannot be ignored.” [13:38]
  • "For such a small faction of the population, they sure are committing an alarming amount of shootings." [15:22]
  • Suggests big pharma, progressive doctors, and therapists profit from supporting “delusion” among trans youth.

2. Transgender Mental Health & Suicides

[16:56 – 24:18]

• Discusses recent tragic suicides among trans teens in California, and the narrative that societal hate is to blame.

• Argues that “affirming care” and transitioning do not resolve depression or suicidality; claims social pressure and the medical industry are culpable for ongoing distress.

• Asserts that transitioning renders young people “undateable,” compounding social struggles.

• Quote:

  • “It’s already hard enough in life to make friends and to date. Now these people are living life on hard mode.” [22:21]

3. Epstein Files & Political Hypocrisy

[24:19 – 30:45]

• Context: The release of millions of pages from Jeffrey Epstein’s files is discussed, with focus on political flip-flopping.

• Hayley’s Critique:

  • Says only Republicans have been consistent in calls for transparency.
  • Scorns Democrats for belated outrage over privacy violations after previously demanding “everything” be released.
  • Criticizes how the files were distributed to influencers and the perceived performative aspect of their public release.

• Notable Moment:

  • Clip from Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal criticizing DOJ’s handling of Epstein files. [26:12]
  • Hayley dismisses the idea that victims are now being ignored or mistreated.

4. Religious Testimony & ICE Hearing

[29:46 – 31:26]

• Recaps a congressional hearing where Congresswoman Lamonica McIver questions an ICE official’s faith and asks about Judgment Day due to his agency's actions.
• Hayley ridicules Democrats for selectively scrutinizing Christians and ignoring other faiths, especially regarding issues like LGBTQ rights.

5. Children and Drag Shows

[33:00 – 36:44]

• Arizona bill proposes making it a felony to allow children at drag shows.

• Drag queen Anna Molly argues that drag spreads “love and joy” and is not harmful at all-ages events.

• Hayley is adamant that drag is inherently inappropriate for children, based on her own experience as a reporter.

• Quote:

  • "Drag shows are not appropriate for children. They are sexual in nature. That's what they are." [34:00]

• Compares “child-safe” drag/entertainment to historic children's programming (VeggieTales, etc.) and notes the proliferation of faith-based alternatives.

6. Reparations in Evanston, IL

[40:08 – 41:46]

• Story: 44 Black residents in Evanston, Illinois, each receive $25,000 in reparations if they can prove residency since 1920.
• Hayley questions the logic of race-based reparations so long after slavery, the process for selecting recipients, and the plan to fund the initiative by taxing THC (cannabis) products.
• Argues that DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) policies are inherently racist because they judge by race.

7. Campus Leftism & Identity Studies

[43:56 – 49:59]

• Ohio State’s hiring of a professor specializing in “Black sexual logic,” “black queer theory,” “black porn,” etc., draws Hayley’s ridicule.
• She reads from a jargon-heavy class description, mocking its lack of clarity and relevance.
• Jests that “they/them” pronouns should be grounds for professional disqualification.
• Memorable Moment: Extended banter about the absurdity of course titles and the impracticality of “black porn” as a subject of college study.

8. Olympic Political Statements & Personal Drama

[51:16 – 60:32]

• Critiques American athletes criticizing the U.S. on the world stage. References U.S. curler Rich Ruonin expressing concern about U.S. policing during his Olympic appearance.
• Coverage of a Norwegian biathlete who used his post-race interview to tearfully apologize for cheating on his girlfriend, which Hayley labels as self-indulgent and embarrassing.

9. Audience Interaction & Social Commentary

[60:33 – 70:18]

• “Door Test” for Women:

  • Viral video suggests a woman should lean over and open the car door for a man after he opens hers (from “A Bronx Tale”).
  • Hayley and chat largely reject this as impractical and unnecessary, reinforcing that kindness and chivalry shouldn’t be transactional.

• Marriage, Children, and Social Trends:

  • Discusses why fewer Americans are having children, attributing conservative reluctance to the economic conditions and liberal hesitance to broader social/cultural fears.
  • Plays a TikTok where a man claims welfare incentivizes specific demographics to have more children.

• Lighthearted End:

  • Concludes with a viral cat video as a palate cleanser for the heavy show.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Who gives a rip about a dead person's—a dead murderer's preferred pronouns? I don't.” – Hayley Caronia [04:07]
• “Trans violence is a trend that cannot be ignored.” [13:38]
• "For such a small faction of the population, they sure are committing an alarming amount of shootings." [15:22]
• "It's already hard enough in life to make friends and to date. Now these people are living life on hard mode." [22:21]
• “Drag shows are not appropriate for children. They are sexual in nature. That's what they are.” [34:00]
• “Black porn, sex work studies, humanism, counter humanism and anti humanism. … All of this could fall under horror.” – Hayley, about Ohio State class titles [44:27]

Memorable Moments & Banter

• Hayley’s exasperated breakdown of woke campus course listings: “I feel more racist reading their stuff … it’s so race obsessed. It feels odd. It’s unnatural for me to even talk about because I don’t talk about it. But they think about it constantly.” [46:36]
• Hayley on men’s infidelity confessions at the Olympics: “She might have won the bronze, but she wins the gold. She wins the gold because her ex is embarrassing … himself on the world stage.” [59:09]
• Playful discussion about the impracticality and origins of the “door test” for relationships. [61:12–64:20]
• Extended riff on why drag queens are determined to perform for children, questioning motives and drawing from personal reporting. [35:32–36:43]

Running Themes & Tone

• Strong critique of progressive identity politics, media handling of violence, university DEI efforts, and progressive sexual/gender curriculum.
• Recurrent calls for personal responsibility, skepticism toward victim narratives, and defense of traditional social norms.
• Frequent interjections with humor, sarcasm, and references to both audience engagement and viral internet debates.

Timestamps of Important Segments

• Canadian School Shooting Analysis: 00:45–16:55
• Transgender Suicides/Mental Health: 16:56–24:18
• Epstein Files & DOJ Discussion: 24:19–30:45
• Congressional ICE Hearing Religious Angle: 29:46–31:26
• Drag Shows & Children Segment: 33:00–36:44
• Reparations in Evanston, IL: 40:08–41:46
• Ohio State Identity Studies Critique: 43:56–49:59
• Olympic Political/Personal Commentary: 51:16–60:32
• Door Test & Social Media Trends: 60:33–64:20
• Closing and Cat Video Banter: 67:15–70:18

Conclusion

Hayley’s episode marches through sensitive news topics and internet trends with rapid-fire commentary, combining her conservative worldview with direct audience interaction, skepticism toward left-leaning narratives, and occasional light-hearted asides. The episode covers a broad spectrum of social, political, and cultural issues, consistently pushing back against what Hayley perceives as the negative consequences of progressive activism in modern society.

Note: Quotes retain Hayley's original language and tone, with speakers and timestamps clearly attributed for major segments and notable moments.