Problematic Women

While some Democrats have distanced themselves from calls for targeted harassment of Trump administration officials, the Women’s March has embraced it. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, however, is having none of it. Plus: 548 “women’s experts” from around the world label the U.S. one of the most dangerous places for women to live, and Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the “Little House on the Prairie” books, was taken off an award by the Association for Library Service to Children over racism concerns. All that and more in this week's edition of Problematic Women.

Melania Trump makes a surprise visit to a migrant detention center in Texas to meet with children who were separated from their families, Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle faces vicious attacks, The New York Times publishes fakes news about EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s daughter, and the pope calls abortion the “white glove” equivalent to Nazi crimes. Plus, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen gets bullied out of a D.C. restaurant. All that and more in this week’s edition of Problematic Women.

Could flattery be the only way to Kim Jong Un’s heart and the future denuclearization of North Korea? After what President Donald Trump said was a successful summit, derided by many critics for producing what they say is a flimsy agreement, the president took to the media to compliment the North Korean dictator.   “Really, he’s got a great personality. He’s a funny guy, he’s very smart, he’s a great negotiator,” Trump told Voice of America after the historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday. “He loves his people, not that I’m surprised by that, but he loves his people. And I think that we have the start of an amazing deal.” Is this the one negotiation strategy that will work on Kim? That’s what we try to figure out in this week’s edition of “Problematic Women.” We also dive into the LGBT backlash against Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for tweeting about his love for Chick-fil-A, Ireland’s move to force abortions on Catholic hospitals, Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ longevity as White House press secretary, and 20 years of “Sex and the City.” Finally, suicide rates are up for American women, but we have a book for all of us who want to learn to accept and love who we are every day.

After undergoing kidney surgery on May 14, Melania Trump made her first public appearance at a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) briefing with President Donald Trump, Vice President Pence and other members of the Cabinet. The appearance ended a period of media frenzy and conspiracy theories regarding her whereabouts, and came hours after the president took to Twitter to defend Melania. He wrote, "The Fake News Media has been so unfair, and vicious, to my wife and our great First Lady, Melania. During her recovery from surgery they reported everything from near death, to facelift, to left the W.H. (and me) for N.Y. or Virginia, to abuse. All Fake, she is doing really well!" Trump added, "...Four reporters spotted Melania in the White House last week walking merrily along to a meeting. They never reported the sighting because it would hurt the sick narrative that she was living in a different part of the world, was really ill, or whatever. Fake News is really bad!" The first lady addressed the speculation herself on May 30 when she tweeted: "I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!" We also take on Miss America's doing away with the bikini contest and evening gown portions of the famed show. Chairwoman of the Miss America board of directors (and former Fox News host) Gretchen Carlson announced these changes recently on Good Morning America. And finally, we address the tragic suicide of iconic fashion designer Kate Spade. Watch in the video above, or listen in the podcast below.

Two days after “Roseanne” star Roseanne Barr went on a Twitter tirade that led to ABC pulling the plug on the hugely successful reboot of her show, TBS "Full Frontal" host Samantha Bee went after White House senior adviser and first daughter Ivanka Trump in a nasty attack. “You know, Ivanka, that’s a beautiful photo of you and your child, ” Bee said, “but let me just say, one mother to another, do something about your dad’s immigration practices you feckless c---!” “He listens to you,” Bee continued, discussing the administration's immigration policy at the border. “Put on something tight and low-cut and tell your father to f---ing stop it.” Bee later apologized "for using an expletive on my show to describe her last night," saying it was "inappropriate and inexcusable." (The apology came after the recording of "Problematic Women.) But unlike Roseanne, Bee still has her show. Is there a double standard? That's what we discuss in week's edition of "Problematic Women." We also take on J.Crew's new "feminist" t-shirt for young boys, where the clothing label teamed up with a text-based graphic designer who makes clothing featuring issues “ranging from women’s reproductive rights and push for equality to education and gun control.” And finally, we address the "Bachelorette" first impression rose going to a man who liked problematic posts on Instagram.

Is President Donald Trump is the most pro-life president in history? We discuss some of his most recent steps to protect life in this week’s edition of Problematic Women, along with Ed Sheeran’s outrage about pro-lifers playing his song “Small Bump” to advocate against supporting a referendum to repeal Ireland’s abortion ban. We’re also joined by Larry O’Connor of the Larry O’Connor show on WMAL, who called D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser “selfish” for adopting a baby as a single, full-time working mom in a provocative radio segment this week, and discuss a New York Times op-ed accusing conservative women of “appropriating” feminism. Finally, we discuss a bystander throwing water on Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren at a restaurant in Minneapolis. Watch in the video above, or listen in the podcast below.

Fallout from the U.S. Embassy relocation to Jerusalem, Democrats declare the NRA “just shy” of a terrorist organization, Larry Nassau victims get some sort of justice, and drama surrounding the royal wedding. All that and more in this week’s edition of Problematic Women.

Michelle Obama demeans women who voted for President Donald Trump (again), Melania Trump’s favorability ratings reach a personal “best,” and celebrities at the Met Gala appropriate Catholic culture. Plus, women stand up against the leader of the “resistance,” and a special tribute for Mother’s Day. All that and more in this week’s edition of Problematic Women. Watch in the video above, or listen in the podcast below.

Is motherhood “the dumbest job ever”? Just in time for Mother’s Day, that’s what one New York Times writer is suggesting. We talk about this, along with a new book detailing Hillary Clinton’s campaign hypocrisies, and the trend of members in Congress sleeping in their offices because they can’t afford rent (or so they say) in this week's edition of Problematic Women. Plus, we break down the backlash surrounding Michelle Wolf’s White House Correspondent Dinner performance, and the cultural appropriation police coming after high school student Keziah Daum for daring to wear a Chinese-inspired dress to prom. Watch in the video above, or listen in the podcast below.

On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women” we discuss Melania Trump’s big week, GQ putting the Bible on its list of books you “don’t have to read,” and outrage over a former NFL player posing with a gun in his daughter’s prom photo. We also cover the Kanye West and Kim Kardashian controversy this week, and a report that disgraced CBS anchor Charlie Rose is getting a new show where he interviews other high-profile men who were taken down because of #MeToo.

On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women” we discuss Nikki Haley standing up for herself, a GQ writer calling a Taylor Swift cover “hate speech”, a triggering Chick-fil-a opening in New York City and more. We also discuss Carrie Underwood revealing her face during an epic ACM music performance after a traumatic fall, a college professor offering extra credit to encourage her students to go on real dates, and the powerful legacy of former first lady Barbara Bush.

On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss conservative woman finally getting recognized for her accomplishments, rapper Cardi B’s take on “abortion regret,” Khloe Kardashian’s baby drama, and Seth Meyers’ wife giving birth on a floor. We also take deep-dives into the Women’s March criticizing the Trump administration for cracking down on sex trafficking and illegal prostitution, a 17-year-old Florida high school student who got in trouble for not wearing a bra, and the complete nonsense of “Equal Pay Day.”

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Walmart pulls Cosmopolitan from the checkout aisles, safe spaces for women are no longer allowed, an arranged marriage goes horrifically wrong, and Planned Parenthood’s horrible idea for the next Disney Princess. That and more on this week’s edition of Problematic Women!

On a special edition of “Problematic Women” from the White House, The Daily Signal’s Kelsey Harkness and The Federalist’s Bre Payton take on John Oliver targeting Vice President Mike Pence’s daughter’s new children’s book, Jim Carrey’s attack on Sarah Huckabee Sanders appearance, and Hillary Clinton’s excuses for her inflammatory comments last week. We also discuss the up-and-coming trend of parents choosing gender-neutral names for their children to “embrace the possibility of gender fluidity in their children,” Boko Haram freeing 101 girls in Nigeria, and sit down for a special interview with Sarah Flores, communications director for the U.S. Department of Justice.