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On this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down whether cancel culture is actually real — or whether it only works on people who let it. Using two viral case studies, James Charles and Nicki Minaj, Riley looks at why some celebrities bounce back from controversy again and again while others lose careers, platforms, and reputations almost overnight. Riley examines the patterns behind public outrage, apology videos, fan loyalty, media hypocrisy, political pressure, and why independent audiences may matter more than institutional approval. From James Charles’ repeated controversies to Nicki Minaj’s refusal to bow to industry pressure, this episode asks the bigger question: who does cancel culture really apply to? Subscribe for more episodes of The Riley Gaines Show covering culture, politics, free speech, women’s sports, media hypocrisy, and the stories shaping America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hospitals are still sending us confusing bills seven months after I gave birth to Margot and I know we’re not the only family dealing with this. After I posted a viral video about hospital price transparency, thousands of people shared their own stories about unexplained medical bills, insurance confusion, surprise charges, and impossible-to-understand hospital statements. In this solo episode of The Riley Gaines Show, I break down what happened with our hospital bills, why health insurance feels unaffordable for so many families, and why Americans deserve real hospital price transparency before they are expected to pay. I also respond to the political blame game around health care costs and explain why I believe Congress must act. New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show every Tuesday and Friday at 10 AM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was a BLM activist and a Marxist—then he accidentally debunked his own life. Xaviaer DuRousseau joins Riley Gaines to expose the fake activism, the "ghetto" state of the Right, and why he’s officially backing Spencer Pratt for Mayor to save Los Angeles from "purgatory." Xaviaer isn't holding back. From being cast as a "woke" catfish on Netflix to witnessing real-time fraud during the George Floyd riots, he details the moment the curtain fell. Riley and Xaviaer dive deep into the 2026 LA Mayoral race, calling out the "manufactured" endorsements of Karen Bass and explaining why Spencer Pratt’s mission is the city's last hope for common sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Cooper built one of the biggest podcasts in the world by selling young women a message Riley Gaines says is not empowerment — it is poison. In this emergency solo episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down the cultural influence of Call Her Daddy, hookup culture, modern feminism, and why parents should pay close attention to the messages being aimed at their daughters and sons. From Alex Cooper’s rise at Barstool Sports to her massive podcast deals, celebrity interviews, the Unwell Network, and her influence over Gen Z women, Riley argues that the real cost of this brand is being ignored. This episode is a direct warning to moms, dads, young women, and young men about self-respect, boundaries, marriage, family, faith, and the kind of culture we are handing to the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Austin joins The Riley Gaines Show to expose what she says many people in sports media already know: there are far more Trump-supporting athletes, including NBA players, than the public is led to believe. Emily and Riley discuss why athletes stay quiet, how woke sports media pressures players and broadcasters, and why the UFC and combat sports feel completely different from the NBA and other major leagues. In this episode, Emily Austin also reacts to her viral video of Billie Eilish’s anti-ICE Grammys speech, calls out celebrity hypocrisy from the Met Gala to Hollywood socialism, and opens up about DEI in sports broadcasting, cancel culture, anti-Semitism, faith, and what young women need to know if they want to speak boldly in public life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins The Riley Gaines Show to talk about her path from the Trump White House to becoming Arkansas’s first female governor, what President Trump told her when he wanted her on TV, how media has changed, and why she believes America needs a return to common sense. Riley and Governor Sanders discuss Arkansas’s pro-life, pro-family policies, school choice, maternal health, the “bring your baby to work” program, the Razorback Ready 2026 Fitness Challenge, and the Bell-to-Bell No-Cell law aimed at giving students a phone-free education. They also talk about motherhood, marriage, faith, leadership, and why more women and parents are speaking up against the radical agenda affecting America’s kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Knowles joins The Riley Gaines Show for a wide-ranging conversation on the fractures forming on the political right, the future of MAGA after Trump, the role of podcast culture in conservative infighting, and why faith is making a comeback with young Americans. Riley and Michael also dig into Catholicism, AI and critical thinking, abortion messaging, Trump’s second term, the Iran conflict, Charlie Kirk’s legacy, and why online political discourse is pulling the right in different directions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian and Fox News host Jimmy Failla provides an exclusive, firsthand account of the chaos at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner. From the moment shots rang out near the magnetometers to the evacuation of President Trump and his Cabinet, Failla breaks down the security failures and the media's "manufactured hysteria" leading up to the event. Plus, Riley and Jimmy tackle the viral Karoline Leavitt "shots fired" clip and why late-night comedy has transformed into political activism. Subscribe to The Riley Gaines Show so you never miss an episode! EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY 10AM ET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California is moving to criminalize investigative journalism. Nick Shirley joins Riley Gaines to expose the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" and the $250M fraud it’s trying to hide. In this explosive episode, Nick Shirley returns to discuss the legislative attempt (AB 2624) to make public filming of taxpayer-funded immigrant service providers a crime. Nick recounts his recent trip to Sacramento where he confronted the bill's co-authors—many of whom didn't even realize they had signed it. We dive deep into: The $250 million hospice fraud investigation and the conflict of interest involving AG Rob Bonta’s office. The personal security risks of being a "fraud hunter". Nick’s recent private meeting with Elon Musk and why X is the front line for truth. The latest on Ilhan Omar’s shrinking net worth and missing LLCs. Nick is risking it all to show us where our tax dollars are actually going. From $15k security bills to being called a 'psycho' by legislators, the pressure to stop him is real. Should investigating taxpayer-funded fraud be a crime? Drop your thoughts below 👇👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley shares her honest postpartum fitness routine, how she started training again after baby, and the 5 habits that helped her feel strong, healthy, and like herself again. From pelvic floor recovery and protein intake to running, lifting, and the mindset shift that comes with motherhood, Riley breaks down what actually worked for her as a former Division I athlete navigating the postpartum season. She also explains why postpartum recovery shouldn’t be treated as a one-size-fits-all process. If you’re looking for realistic postpartum workout tips, motivation as a new mom, or practical advice on getting back into a fitness routine after pregnancy, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices