I've known Brian Kilmeade for a long time, but sitting down with him in this format allowed us to go deeper into the "locker room" of national news than ever before. Most of you see him for six hours a day across Fox & Friends and his radio show, but today we're pulling back the curtain on the grit, the rivalries, and the absolute loyalty that made his network number one.

Brian is a master storyteller who treats news like a sport. Whether you're a long-time viewer or interested in the mechanics of power and media, this conversation is an absolute masterclass in persistence.

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I remember the day I discovered Jen Sey. We had such similar trajectories in our careers and our "cancellations," and sitting down with her in person was a powerful reminder that the truth always wins. Most of you know her as the former Brand President of Levi's who stood up for children's rights during the pandemic, but today, we're going way beyond the headlines.

Connect with Jen Sey: Instagram: @jennifersey Website: brandxxxy.com

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Chapters:

00:00:00 – Intro
00:04:01 – Grit and Grace: Returning from a Broken Femur to National Champion
00:08:43 – The Dark Side of Elite Gymnastics: Abuse, Predators, and Silence
00:16:17 – The State of the Sport: Larry Nassar and the Failure of Culture
00:23:00 – Parenting Through Achievement: Watching for the Signs of "Unraveling"
00:30:14 – The Levi's Years: Turning a Global Brand Around
00:33:43 – Breaking the San Francisco Echo Chamber During COVID
00:38:51 – Standing for Children: The Battle to Open Public Schools
00:43:57 – Resigning from the Top: Why $25 Million Wasn't Worth the Silence
00:47:30 – The Social Cost: Losing 30 Years of Friendships
00:58:45 – The 2023 CEO Interview: "Will You Apologize?"
01:01:21 – Founding XXXY: Combining Fashion with Common Sense
01:07:00 – Banned from Advertising: Fighting Big Tech Censorship
01:16:23 – Dear Nike: Exposing Woke Capitalism
01:23:05 – Modeling Bravery for the Next Generation
01:29:31 – Defining the Real "Grifters"

I have spent my career around some of the world's most focused individuals, but Kristan Hawkins brings a level of grittiness and fearlessness that is truly in a league of its own. As the president of Students for Life, Kristan isn't just an activist; she is a mother of four and a "revolutionary" for the most vulnerable among us.

In this powerful episode, we go far beyond the viral debate clips to discuss the heart of her mission. Kristan gets incredibly real about:

Her "total crap day" in San Antonio that led to saving a life—and meeting Baby Mercer.

The psychology of conflict and why she believes change only happens when you produce friction.

The shocking truth about eugenics in modern medical systems and the "billion-dollar pharmaceutical industry".

Raising a family with Cystic Fibrosis and the radical choice to choose life even when the numbers are against you.

Whether you agree with her or not, you cannot deny the passion and the "grittiness" Kristan brings to this conversation. We discuss why she refuses to be a people-pleaser and how she finds the strength to keep standing tall—even when the threats and vitriol come from both sides of the aisle.

Connect with Kristan Hawkins:
Instagram: @kristan_hawkins
Website: studentsforlife.org

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