Episodes
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Road to the 2024 Election with Malia Shirley: Part 1
Malia Shirley serves as the director of the Nebraska Freedom Coalition, where she actively defends America First values in the state. She’s a dear friend of mine, and we first connected in 2018 through political activism with Turning Point USA on our respective college campuses. Malia is a true...
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University Encampments: Same Movement, Different Pawn
Universities used to be upstanding institutions, where discourse, debate, and most importantly, intellect were at the forefront. The free speech movement during the 60's was a time where liberalism, in its truest form, thrived. Now, war time movements on college campuses have become infiltrated...
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Title IX: New Provisions Fail to Protect Women
After a 2 year hiatus, Pull Up a Chair is back! This episode discusses the Biden Administration's new Title IX provisions and how they fail to protect women. Follow Pull Up a Chair on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullupachair.podcast/
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No Fetal Size Debate; Roe v Wade and the Alito Leak
I don't have an opinion in regards to abortion that is either simply pro-life or pro-choice, it's a topic I tend to stay away from but with Justice Alito's draft leaking, I had to talk about it. This episode is to inform everyone about what is going on and what everything means!
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How Pissed Off Parents Flipped Virginia Red
Loudon County School Board sexual assault scandal, Youngkin wins gubernatorial race in Virginia, what happens next in upcoming elections.
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Fighting the System with Malia Shirley
Ashley and Malia discuss vaccine mandates, health, and fighting against the system in America. The main takeaway is this: it is up to us, we the people, to take back our freedom and liberty. Malia Shirley is a political activist based in Nebraska. Malia has been involved in local politics since…
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The Negligence of the Biden Administration on Afghanistan
The Biden Administration has created a huge foreign policy blunder in its dealings with the Afghanistan withdrawal. With 13 confirmed United States Service Members confirmed dead, many are saying this is Biden's worst day in his presidency and some are calling for his resignation or impeachment.
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Setting the Record Straight on Israel & Antisemitism with Dylan Escoll
Dylan Escoll is a Jewish American man who fights against antisemitism and discrimination in all its forms. He works closely with the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in support of philanthropic initiatives that both provide education on Jewish issues and help with the...
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Inflation, Pandemic, & Border Crisis Under Biden
President Joe Biden has completed his First 100 Days in Office. Gas prices are rising, the value of the dollar is decreasing, and inflation is likely due to overstimulating the economy. Vaccines are now available to most Americans but Americans are still required to wear masks. The border is…
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LSU Scandal, Title IX, Me Too, & Feminism with Caroline Schroeder
Ashley welcomes her first ever guest, Caroline Schroeder. Caroline is a survivor of sexual assault and had first-hand experience with Title IX when she was a student at LSU. Since graduating from LSU in May of 2020, she has worked as a freelance writer for philanthropic organizations, which she...
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The Inconvenient Truth About Guns in America
In the wake of the devastating mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, the president, media, and gun control activists have called for a ban on assault weapons. Ashley dissects the 2nd Amendment and counters the argument that the 2nd Amendment is outdated and loosely interpreted by gun rights...
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Derek Chauvin Trial, Cuomo Update, Kentucky Police Bill, & the Border Crisis
First, the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, is under way. Due to this case’s publicity, the jury selection process has been difficult. Ashley discusses whether Chauvin could be acquitted or found guilty, and whether or not the court of public opinion...
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The “Leadership” of Andrew Cuomo
In this episode, Ashley talks about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. In regards to handling COVID-19, he has been praised as the gold standard and even received an Emmy for his leadership, but he has also been labeled as a murderer. As New York was the epicenter of the coronavirus, his leadership...
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Immigration; Policies & Misconceptions
Immigration was the issue that won Trump the presidency, but now, Biden plans to erase some of the former president’s policies. Ashley explains what the executive orders will do and how Biden will tackle immigration throughout his presidency. She then talks about DACA and the misconceptions of…
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Elites vs. You; How GameStop Woke Up Americans
If you are still confused about what is happening with GameStop and the stock market, this episode is for you. Ashley explains how the GameStop situation brought Americans to the realization that the division in the United States comes down to the elites versus everyday people.
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The First Amendment & Why Americans Should Actively Defend It
Ashley discusses her favorite political topic, the First Amendment, which allows all Americans to express themselves freely without fear of government consequence. To be a proponent of the First Amendment is to advocate for all people’s right to make even the most egregious of statements, not...
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Keystone XL Pipeline, Gavin Newsom, & Trump Impeachment
First, Ashley talks about the Keystone XL Pipeline and why it’s a hot topic in politics and the news. Second, Ashley discusses how Governor Gavin Newsom has lifted California’s stay-at-home order in what many believe is a political move due to the rise in signatures on a recall petition. Finally,...
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A New President & Lingering Political Divide
Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Ashley breaks down the inaugural events and explains President Biden’s agenda for his first 100 days. Moreover, in a politically tense period, two questions stand out: what is unity, and who defines it?
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Inauguration, Lockdowns, Death Penalty
With Joe Biden’s inauguration around the corner, Ashley unpacks Trump’s choice not to attend the ceremony, the National Guard’s presence at the Capitol, and the peaceful transition of power. Additionally, since Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have both voiced their...
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What is Pull Up a Chair?
Ashley introduces the Pull Up a Chair Podcast and dives into what Pull Up a Chair means to her. It’s important to engage in political discourse with those we disagree with and understand that we do not simply fit within an ideological box. Ashley also briefly touches on the United States Capitol...