Smart Girl Politics

April and Kira break down Trump's official campaign kickoff speech from Florida. Was it Trump at his Trumpiest or is there more Trumptastic Trumpiness yet to come? The Smart Girls discuss the ins and outs of his hour long speech and if there are any Democrats so far poised for the presidential challenge. Plus - #MAGA vs. #KAG Thanks to our sponsors at Sleepnumber this week! Follow the Smart Girls @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory @OfficialSGP And join us on Facebook to keep the discussion going https://www.facebook.com/SmartGirlPolitics/

April and Kira do some quick hit topics including Justin Bieber's weird challenge to Tom Cruise, feel-good news and North Korea thoughts. Also, the ladies try to explain Gwyneth Paltrow's marriage philosophy - something called...polarity? Celebrities ... they're not like us! We're thrilled to welcome our newest sponsors at Blinds.com! Use promo code SMARTGIRL for $20 off your first order. Follow the Girls @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

Redstate Deputy Managing Editor joins the podcast to honor her late grandfather and share some of his D-day letters to his new bride. Los Angeles actually rejects a tax for once in their recent special election. Are California citizens reaching a breaking point? April rages against the milk machine...why she thinks our dairy habits are a problem. Thanks to our sponsors at Lightstream. Feature on Jennifer's grandfather in Euronews https://www.euronews.com/2019/06/06/d-day-soldier-s-letters-to-wife-reveal-endurance-of-love-during-war Rancher op ed on cattle farming https://www.phantomsway.com/2017/07/28/activists-says-meat-dairy-inhumane-woman-rancher-claps-back-one-epic-post/ Follow the ladies @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

APOLOGIES! Last week's episode had some technical difficulties and we mistakenly posted an older episode. We are uploading #136 again, for your listening pleasure. Sorry for the inconvenience. Is the world waking up? Kira and April talk EU elections and the current wave of anti-progressive voting across the west. Why are people suddenly rejecting progressive policies they've traditionally voted for? Also, is Pete Buttegieg actually a robot? The Smart Girls review the mounting evidence that he is indeed some type of AI. Is The World Waking Up? by Kira Davis www.redstate.com/kiradavis/2019/0…is-world-waking/ Follow the ladies @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory *Special thanks to our sponsors at Ritual Vitamins

Britney Spears has been battling severe mental health issues after spending her entire life in the public eye. Is the price of fame worth the cost? The girls talk discuss Brit Brit and what they hope for her moving forward...unironically. Also - Bridezilla tales...stories of women who have gone too far when it comes to their bridal parties. Big shout out to capitalism and this week's sponsors Betabrand and Sleepnumber. Follow the Smart Girls @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

On this bonus episode Kira gives her thoughts on the new abortion law in Alabama and the ensuing social media firestorm. Thanks to our sponsors at Stamps.com Follow SGP @officialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

'Fresh Off the Boat' star Constance Wu is under fire after complaining about her show being renewed - something that seems like a good thing. Are people like her allowed to air their career grievances publicly or should they keep their complaints about their charmed lives to themselves? And who is the latest exciting new addition to the Democrat 2020 field? It could (probably not) be a game changer! Special thanks to our sponsor this week Stamps.com Follow us @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

Statistically speaking school shootings are still pretty rare, but that doesn't make them any less tragic or frightening. Are we seeing a trend? Why or why not? How do we make school feel safe? April and Kira bat around some thoughts. Also - Met Gala, Royal Baby talk and quick hits of the day. Follow the Smart Girls @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory Special thanks to this week's sponsor LIghtstream

This week the Smart Girls give a quick primer on how to America in case some people are confused by the recent revelations that Pete Buttegieg doesn't know how to eat fried chicken and Sports Illustrated thinks burkinis = female empowerment. And don't miss our special bonus episode to hear Kira talk about the recent Facebook bans and Washington Post's classification of Louis Farrakhan as a "right-wing" extremist. https://ricochet.com/podcast/smart-girl-politics/bonus-episode-kira-rants-about-facebook-farrakhan-and-free-speech/ Please subscribe on iTunes and rate and review our podcast. @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory @officialSGP *Thanks so much to our sponsors at Ritual Vitamins (Ritual.com/SMARTGIRL for 10% off) and Postmates (Code SMARTGIRL for $100 delivery credit).

In this special bonus episode Kira takes to the mic to give her take on the Facebook ban of Alex Jones and other "extremist" personalities and the Washington Post's bizarre and confounding description of Nation of Islam nutjob Louis Farrakhan as a member of the right. Subscribe on iTunes or at Ricochet.com to here full episodes of the Smart Girl Politics podcast. @officialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory Follow Kira on Facebook (until she gets banned)https://www.facebook.com/RealKiraDavis/

Thanks to our sponsors this week - Betabrand and Honeybook. Biden is running and it looks like he's got some "interesting" endorsements forthcoming. You do NOT want to miss this bombshell...bring popcorn! Also, why exactly would Bernie say the Boston Bomber deserves a vote? The ladies shed some light. And stay until the end to enjoy some thought-provoking quick hit stories and celebrity gossip of the week! Follow the Smart Girls @officialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

Thanks to sponsors Stamps.com for supporting excellence in podcasting this week at the Smart Girl Podcast. This week: The problem with Pete - why his issues as mayor may end up sinking him. Is the media reporting on his record because they're actually journalisiming for once or are they just trying to get all the negatives out of the way first? And does anyone even remember Beto anymore? Chick flix and first world problems at Netflix. Meaningless celebrity gossip. Follow Kira and April @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

Thanks to our sponsors this week - Robinhood and Lightstream. This week April and Kira talk Candace Owens and the Senate Circus and also the inexplicable obsession with Mike Pence and his non-existent public views on LGBT issues. April talks about her personal experience with the Pence's. And in a more sober discussion, the ladies talk about why subprime loans are an important part of the lending market and how California is working to kill them. Plus: Celebrity news of the week! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Spotify and never miss an episode! @officialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

This week's episode is brought you by Honeybook and Ritual Vitamins - two great sponsors for one AMAZING show! This week April and Kira talk Joe Biden - is he a serial sexual predator or just a creepy-toucher? And should he be disqualified from running? Also, in light of the tragic news of the murder a college woman in South Carolina what can we as women do to better protect ourselves while we're out and about on our own? The Smart Girls talk Uber safety and awareness. There are some tips here you'll DEFINITELY want to hear And this week's Smart Girl Salute goes out to a courtroom diva, a scammer of scammers who earns our begrudging salute for her sheer audacity during courtroom proceedings. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and rate and review. @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory Article of the week: Joe Biden and the Sad Trajectory of the Aging Creepy-Toucher https://townhall.com/columnists/kiradavis/2019/04/02/joe-biden-and-the-sad-trajectory-of-the-aging-creepytoucher-n2544156

This week the Smart Girls welcome Betabrand as their newest sponsor! Go to betabrand.com and use code ' girl ' for 20% of your first purchase. April and Kira talk Jussie Smollett, the wheels of (celebrity) justice and Royal Family gossip. Kira also gives an update about the California grassroots parent movement against the new sexually explicit sex ed curriculum. Visit Informedparent.org for more info. Follow the Smart Girls @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

Special thanks to our sponsors this week - Postmates. Use code SMARTGIRL for $100 in free delivery credit! April puts her foot down about Beto...errr...Robert O'Rourke and gets up to speed on the Cory Booker tea. Kira outlines her involvement in the current parent-led battle against the new sex-ed curriculum in California and welcomes Aileen Blachowski, Communications Director for Informed Parents of California. Aileen explains some of the shocking curriculum and deceptive practices by the state and what parents can do about it. Beto not miss this episode! (Get it? GET IT???) * visit informedparents.org for more information on the parent rally in Sacramento 3/28 @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

*Thank you to our sponsors for this week - Honeybook and Robinhood! This week April and Kira are overwhelmed by bad parents as they discuss the fallout from the shocking college bribery scandal that's ensnared actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, among others. Then Karol Markowicz of the New York Post joins the podcast to discuss how Kylie Jenner has made the best out of a bad parenting situation and wether or not she actually qualifies as a "self-made" billionaire. And what kind of person tweets out to the whole world that he regrets becoming a parent and tells his kid so? The girls have some opinions on that - surprise, surprise! Follow the Smart Girls: @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory @Karol

This week's episode is sponsored by Ritual Vitamins. April is joined by Teri live from CPAC! Their guests include Kris Kobach of We Build the Wall and Ashley Bratcher, who plays the lead role in the new movie, "Unplanned." Also, author Jeff Reynolds. @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory

This week's episode is brought to you by Postmates (use code SMART GIRL for a special deal!) and Stamps.com (use code SGP) April and Kira talk about the New Green Deal, Dianne Feinstein's run-in with the Kid Mob and why we should all stop terrifying our children with threats of the end of the world. The ladies also talk the fairness of transgender athletes in women's sports and MOST IMPORTANTLY, break down the worst and best of Oscar fashion. Follow the Smart Girls @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory Or look us up on Facebook to get in on the conversation every day.

Our episode this week is sponsored by Joybird AND HoneyBook. This week Kira and April talk Jussie Smollet and how to fake-hate-crime yourself without leaving the most obvious trail known to mankind. Also - do the good things of social media outweigh the bad? And how how do we navigate an increasingly politicized society in a way that fosters diverse friendships? Stick around to the end to hear this week's Smart Girl Salute to a woman who's politics don't typically line up with the SGP audience. Follow the ladies @OfficialSGP @RealKiraDavis @AprilDGregory Subscribe and rate on iTunes