We The People

Michele Tafoya – From NFL Sidelines to Standing for Truth | WTP Ep. 14

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Michele Tafoya—award-winning sports broadcaster turned unapologetic truth-teller. After decades on the NFL sidelines and a successful career in legacy media, Michele walked away from it all to speak out on faith, family, and freedom.
She opens up about the price she paid for her convictions, why so many in media stay silent, and how cancel culture tried (and failed) to stop her. Michele dives into parenting in today’s cultural climate, the future of American values, and how we reclaim courage in an age of conformity.
This is a powerful conversation about knowing who you are—and refusing to compromise.
#MicheleTafoya #WeThePeople #Faith #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #NFL #MediaBias #ConservativeWomen
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Connor Boyack – Raising Lions, Not Lambs | WTP Ep. 13

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Connor Boyack—best-selling author of the Tuttle Twins series and founder of the Libertas Institute—to talk about empowering families, protecting kids from cultural indoctrination, and what it really means to raise critical thinkers in today’s America.
Connor shares his journey from policy advocate to cultural warrior, explains why traditional education reform falls short, and outlines practical ways parents can push back against woke agendas in schools and media. With millions of books sold and a growing national influence, Connor is helping build the next generation of liberty-minded leaders—and he’s just getting started.
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who believes in faith, family, and freedom.
#ConnorBoyack #WeThePeople #TuttleTwins #ParentalRights #Education #CultureWar #Freedom #FamilyValues #Homeschool #SchoolChoice
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R.A. Dickey – Knuckleballs, Grace & the Power of Redemption | WTP Ep. 12

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with R.A. Dickey—former Major League Baseball pitcher, Cy Young Award winner, and author—to discuss his incredible journey of resilience, faith, and transformation. From a childhood marked by abuse and abandonment to the top of the baseball world, R.A.’s story is a powerful testimony to the healing power of grace and grit.
Dickey shares the emotional depths of his upbringing, the near-death experience that changed his life, and how learning the knuckleball became a metaphor for surrender and trust. He opens up about his faith, his family, and what it means to find purpose beyond success. This is a conversation about identity, redemption, and the God who restores what was once broken.
#RADickey #WeThePeople #Faith #Baseball #Redemption #Knuckleball #Testimony #Grace #Healing #SecondChances
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Elizabeth Barcohana – The Mother Flipping California Red | WTP Ep. 11

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Elizabeth Barcohana—a UCLA and USC Law graduate, former attorney, and the bold force behind the viral voter registration campaign Project 460. A mother of four and proud Jewish conservative, Elizabeth shares how her faith and family pushed her to leave her 17-year legal career to take a stand for California—and America.
Elizabeth dives into the voter registration data that shocked her into action, how Elon Musk and Scott Presler helped amplify her mission, and why flipping voter margins in deep-blue areas may be more possible than we think. She breaks down California's political math, the power of local action, and what every American can do to make a difference—starting in their own backyard.
This is a story of conviction, strategy, and the unapologetic courage to lead.
#ElizabethBarcohana #WeThePeople #Project460 #Faith #Family #California #VoterRegistration #Grassroots #ConservativeWomen #JewishConservative
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Ilya Shapiro – Cancel Culture, Law Schools & the Fight for Free Speech | WTP Ep. 10

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Ilya Shapiro—legal scholar, constitutional expert, and director at the Manhattan Institute—to discuss his personal battle with cancel culture and what it reveals about the collapse of free speech and meritocracy in higher education.
Ilya opens up about his resignation from Georgetown Law after a tweet sparked national backlash, the toll it took on his growing family, and why he believes America's law schools are being hollowed out by DEI bureaucracy and ideological extremism. Drawing from his latest book, Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites, Ilya exposes how elite institutions are failing the next generation of legal minds—and what we must do to restore truth, integrity, and fairness.
This episode is a sobering and insightful look into the state of academia, the future of the legal system, and the courage it takes to stand for what’s right when the mob comes calling.
#IlyaShapiro #WeThePeople #CancelCulture #FreeSpeech #DEI #Lawless #LegalReform #Faith #Family #Constitution
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Riley Gaines – Fighting for Women, Faith, and Fairness in America | WTP Ep. 9

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Riley Gaines—12-time All-American swimmer turned national advocate for women’s rights, faith, and fairness in sports. Riley opens up about the moment that changed everything: being forced to compete against and share a locker room with a biological male at the NCAA Women’s Championships. Instead of staying silent, she chose to speak out.
Riley shares her journey from collegiate athlete to cultural leader, the backlash she’s faced, and how her Christian faith continues to guide her. She discusses the importance of truth, biological reality, and protecting the integrity of women’s spaces in sports and society. Beyond her activism, Riley talks about marriage, purpose, and the joy of living boldly.
This is a conversation about courage, conviction, and standing up when it matters most.
#RileyGaines #WeThePeople #WomensRights #Faith #Truth #Courage #SaveWomensSports #Freedom
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Jen Sey – From Gymnastics Glory to Corporate Courage | WTP Ep. 8

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Jen Sey—former national champion gymnast, Levi's brand president, and founder of XXII Athletics. Jen shares her powerful story of rising through the ranks of elite athletics, exposing abuse in the gymnastics world, and later walking away from a 23-year career at Levi's for refusing to stay silent about school closures during COVID.
From her 2008 memoir Chalked Up to her bold new venture supporting women in sports, Jen's journey is one of grit, grace, and unwavering courage. She talks about the cost of truth-telling, protecting kids from harmful ideologies, and what it means to stand firm in your values when the world pushes back.
This is a story of resilience, reinvention, and refusing to be silenced.
#JenSey #WeThePeople #FreeSpeech #Courage #Truth #Faith #XXIIAthletics #Gymnastics #Parenting #Conservative
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John Ondrasik – Courage, Music, and Patriotism in a Divided World | WTP Ep. 7

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting. John shares his journey from chart-topping artist to outspoken advocate for freedom and moral clarity. He opens up about using his platform to support American troops, stand up for Israel, speak out on Afghanistan, and remind us all of the power of individual action.
John discusses the role of music in inspiring courage, the importance of standing for truth in a complicated world, and how patriotism has shaped his life and career. This conversation dives into faith, family, responsibility, and what it means to choose significance over success.
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Ryan Petty – Turning Tragedy into Action & Saving Lives | WTP Ep. 6

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Ryan Petty — school safety advocate, Florida State Board of Education member, and father of Parkland shooting victim Alaina Petty. Ryan shares his powerful story of loss, faith, and resilience, and how he transformed personal tragedy into a mission to protect America’s children.
We dive deep into what went wrong in Parkland, the systemic failures that cost innocent lives, and how Ryan is working with lawmakers and communities to ensure those mistakes are never repeated. He discusses the role of faith in healing, the dangers of politicizing tragedy, and the real solutions that make a difference in school safety.
This is a conversation about courage, faith, and turning grief into purpose — a must-watch for every parent and American who cares about our future.
#RyanPetty #WeThePeople #Faith #SchoolSafety #Parkland #Family #Courage #Conservative
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Brad Wilcox – Why Marriage is the Key to Saving America | WTP Ep. 5

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Brad Wilcox, sociologist and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, to explore why marriage is the foundation of a thriving society. Drawing from his latest book, Get Married, Wilcox breaks down how strong families lead to happier lives, economic stability, and a stronger nation.
We discuss why conservatives are more likely to be married and satisfied in their relationships, how modern culture is reshaping family dynamics, and the crucial role faith plays in building lasting marriages. Wilcox also exposes how elites downplay the benefits of marriage and explains why fighting for family values is essential for America's future.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation on faith, family, and the power of marriage in shaping the next generation.
#Marriage #Faith #FamilyValues #WeThePeople #BradWilcox #Conservative #TraditionalValues
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