Ten Reasons to be Thankful for America

Girls' Sports Just Scored a Major Victory

The Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for women and girls by allowing states to keep boys out of girls' sports—but the justices also missed an opportunity to address the growing problems created by birthright citizenship. Joseph and Ashley break down both rulings, explain what they mean for North Carolina, and discuss why objective truth must remain the foundation of good public policy. They also challenge the growing belief that personal desires should determine law, arguing that society ultimately has to choose between reality and feelings.

Ten Reasons to be Thankful for America

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it's worth asking: Are we still grateful for the nation we've inherited? In this special Independence Day episode, Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan count down ten reasons America remains one of the greatest blessings in human history—from religious liberty and free speech to innovation, generosity, economic opportunity, and the founding principle that our rights come from God, not government. At a time when patriotism is declining, they make the case that freedom is not something to take for granted, but something to preserve for generations to come.

Why the Left is Redefining Parenthood

Delaware has quietly passed a law that dramatically changes the definition of parenthood—and the implications reach far beyond one state. Joseph and Ashley unpack the growing movement to redefine parental rights, why activists are pushing to make intent more important than biology, and what these legal changes could mean for children, families, and the future of adoption. They also examine a disturbing Louisiana case involving a father accused of secretly giving his pregnant teenage daughter abortion drugs, sparking a broader conversation about chemical abortion pills, state protections, and the legal battles that could reshape abortion policy nationwide.

DEI is dead in NC

North Carolina lawmakers take a major step toward eliminating DEI programs in public schools, universities, and state agencies as key veto overrides move forward in the General Assembly. Joseph and Ashley break down what these bills actually do, why the debate over DEI has become so divisive, and what the changes could mean across the state. They also discuss a disturbing lawsuit involving a female high school wrestler who was sexually assaulted by a male opponent competing in the girls' division—a case that underscores why protecting women's sports remains an urgent issue. Plus, they examine the debate over using taxpayer dollars to help bring Major League Baseball to North Carolina.

Democrats Don't like Elon's Trillions or America

In this episode of Politics for Happy People, Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan tackle several of the week's biggest headlines, including the debate over Elon Musk's growing wealth and a North Carolina student who won a lawsuit after being punished for honoring Charlie Kirk. They also react to a profanity-filled political video released by North Carolina Democrats, discussing what it reveals about today's political culture and the tone of modern political discourse. Finally, as Independence Day approaches, they examine new polling on patriotism and explore why gratitude, worldview, and love of country are deeply connected.