Politics For Happy People

Politics For Happy People

NC Values Institute

Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Apr 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
76%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

A podcast about politics for happy people!

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Recent Episodes

S1E14 The Culture of Convenience Comes for Parenthood

Jun 12, 2026 43m Transcript

When YouTube personality Jesse Ridgeway (McJuggerNuggets) publicly announced that he and his wife aborted their unborn child after a Down syndrome diagnosis, the backlash was immediate. Ashley…

S1E13 What should Christians do when neither option upholds their values?

Jun 09, 2026 50m Transcript

In this episode of Politics for Happy People, Joseph and Ashley examine the theology and worldview of Texas Democrat James Talarico. They argue that Talarico redefines core biblical teachings to…

S1E12 Progressives forfeiting education money in exchange for control

Jun 05, 2026 33m Transcript

Federal investigators have launched a Title IX inquiry into Cabarrus County Schools after female students raised concerns about males accessing girls' bathrooms and locker rooms. Ashley and Joseph…

S1E11 Is Woke Dead?

Jun 02, 2026 40m Transcript

Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan tackle one of the most controversial cultural and political issues in America today: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As North Carolina lawmakers debate…

S1E10 NC School Boards Are Out of Compliance — And Families Are Paying the Price

May 29, 2026 43m Transcript

School districts across North Carolina are facing growing scrutiny for refusing to comply with state laws protecting parental rights, girls’ sports, and private spaces. In this episode, Ashley…

S1E9 Who Draws the Maps—and Why It Matters

May 26, 2026 40m Transcript

Why are states suddenly redrawing congressional maps? What even is gerrymandering? And why does redistricting matter so much heading into the next election cycle?In this episode of Politics for Happy…

S1E8 Americans’ Love-Hate Relationship with AI

May 23, 2026 41m Transcript

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and live — but is it making us smarter, or more dependent? In this episode of Politics for Happy People, Ashley Vaughan and Joseph Backholm…

S1E7 Protect Our Daughters: Girls Speak Out About School Privacy

May 20, 2026 29m Transcript

This week on Politics for Happy People, Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan discuss the growing debate surrounding privacy and safety in North Carolina schools. The episode highlights firsthand…

S1E6 What No One Told Her: Prisha Mosley’s Detransition Story

May 15, 2026 46m

In this special episode of Politics for Happy People, Joseph Backholm sits down with detransitioner and advocate Prisha Mosley to hear her deeply personal story of gender transition, regret, and…

S1E5 The New Abortion Battle: Mifepristone & Mail-Order Abortions

May 12, 2026 27m

In this episode of Politics for Happy People, Joseph and Ashley break down the growing legal and cultural battle surrounding mifepristone — the abortion pill now used in the majority of abortions in…

S1E4 SPLC: Are You A Hate Group?

May 05, 2026 36m

In this episode of Politics for Happy People, we take a closer look at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)—its origins, its current influence, and the growing controversy surrounding it. From its…

S1E3 Schoolboard Gone Wild | Special Guest Mary Summa

May 01, 2026 30m

In this episode of Politics for Happy People, hosts Ashley Vaughan and Joseph Backholm break down a growing controversy in North Carolina as the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board pushes back against…

S1E2 Recent Supreme Court decisions, and what they tell us about our culture

Apr 28, 2026 52m

In this episode of Politics for Happy People, Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan break down a series of major Supreme Court of the United States cases shaping the cultural and legal landscape—from…

S1E1 What’s Ahead in the Legislative Short Session with Tami Fitzgerald

Apr 25, 2026 50m

In the very first episode of Politics for Happy People, hosts Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan sit down with Tami Fitzgerald to talk about why this podcast exists and why now is the right time for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Politics For Happy People have?

Politics For Happy People has published 14 episodes since April 2026, covering topics in News, Politics.

Is Politics For Happy People still active?

Politics For Happy People is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 40m.

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