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OVERSHOOT tackles today’s interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity’s excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to t ...
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Tune in every week for a new episode of The Kristan Hawkins Show, where we go through the latest & most important pro-life news that YOU need to know! This podcast is brought to you by Kristan Hawkins, the CEO of the Pro-Life Generation, mother of four, and a fierce fighter for the preborn. Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts.
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OVERSHOOT tackles today’s interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity’s excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to t ...
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Academy Award-winning vegan filmmaker and former National Geographic photographer Louie Psihoyos joins us to share how he is using the power of storytelling to spark transformation for animal rights, human health, and environmental conservation. Highlights include: How The Cove, his Oscar-wining documentary and the first documentary to sweep all th…
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Academy Award-winning vegan filmmaker and former National Geographic photographer Louie Psihoyos joins us to share how he is using the power of storytelling to spark transformation for animal rights, human health, and environmental conservation. Highlights include: How The Cove, his Oscar-wining documentary and the first documentary to sweep all th…
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In this episode of The Kristan Hawkins Show: Pop artist Chappell Roan says her mom friends are “in hell.” I respond with data, truth, and a message for young women bombarded with lies about motherhood. We break down how your tax dollars are still funding Planned Parenthood—and how Congress keeps letting it happen. Plus, a post-Easter reflection: th…
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Modernity is dying within and around us, and we need to face that death with courage and compassion. Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti, author of Hospicing Modernity, joins us. Highlights include: How her mixed Indigenous and German heritage in Brazil exposed her to a complex mix of love and violence, deepening her understanding of how socialization an…
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Modernity is dying within and around us, and we need to face that death with courage and compassion. Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti, author of Hospicing Modernity, joins us. Highlights include: How her mixed Indigenous and German heritage in Brazil exposed her to a complex mix of love and violence, deepening her understanding of how socialization an…
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Today we’re unpacking some confusion about Planned Parenthood and the Trump Administration. Contrary to what some headlines claimed, Planned Parenthood has not been fully defunded—but there was a small step taken in the right direction. I’ll explain what happened and what still needs to be done. PLUS: A major Supreme Court case out of South Carolin…
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This has been a terrible year for Planned Parenthood. From tragic deaths to Chemical Abortion dangers and vendor closures, the abortion Goliath faces scrutiny like never before. On this episode of The Kristan Hawkins Show, Kristan exposes the truth about Planned Parenthood and how we are leading the fight to protect women and preborn children. 👉 Jo…
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The rhetoric of “hopium” is failing as ecological overshoot deepens. “Hopium”, a colloquial term that is a blend of the words “hope” and “opium” (as though it were a drug), represents a faith in technological and market-based solutions to address our multiple reinforcing crises, despite evidence to the contrary. We're living in the long defeat and …
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The rhetoric of “hopium” is failing as ecological overshoot deepens. “Hopium”, a colloquial term that is a blend of the words “hope” and “opium” (as though it were a drug), represents a faith in technological and market-based solutions to address our multiple reinforcing crises, despite evidence to the contrary. We're living in the long defeat and …
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Did you ever think pro-lifers in the West could risk being convicted of a crime for silently praying in their own homes? That day has arrived. In today’s episode, we dive into some WILD stories from the U.K. about what pro-life advocates are up against. From a midwife trainee expelled for being pro-life to a man ARRESTED in England for SILENTLY PRA…
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In today’s episode, we are discussing the numerous states battles our Students for Life Action team has been working on over the last few months & how you can help. 2025 has been off to a fast start with a ton of pro-life bills on the move this legislative season. But as you’ve probably heard me say before: Republican leadership in a lot of places …
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There is no energy transition - only ongoing and symbiotic energy addition. Historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz, author of More and More and More: An All-Consuming History of Energy, joins us. Highlights include: How the symbiotic relationships between wood, coal, and oil have led to increased use of all of them; Why decoupling economic growth from ene…
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There is no energy transition - only ongoing and symbiotic energy addition. Historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz, author of More and More and More: An All-Consuming History of Energy, joins us. Highlights include: How the symbiotic relationships between wood, coal, and oil have led to increased use of all of them; Why decoupling economic growth from ene…
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Earlier this year, I had the honor of speaking at Liberty University's Convocation. I spoke to hundreds of students on what it takes to be on the frontlines of pro-life activism, as well as the importance of fighting at the state level, where pro-abortion laws are still being passed. For this episode of the Kristan Hawkins Show, I wanted to bring t…
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In today’s episode, we discuss a weird and incorrect interpretation of the 14th Amendment that gave us Roe v. Wade in 1973. Ironically, the 14th Amendment could be carving the path to federal protections for preborn babies in America. Also, Defunding Planned Parenthood is back in the news and I’ve got you covered with the latest update. Make sure t…
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Patriarchy and misogyny fuel global conflicts that further increase the oppression of women and girls. But the resistance of women and girls remains steadfast. Sally Armstrong, award-winning war correspondent, author, and human rights activist, joins us to share their stories. Highlights include: How Sally broke the story about mass rape in the Bal…
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Patriarchy and misogyny fuel global conflicts that further increase the oppression of women and girls. But the resistance of women and girls remains steadfast. Sally Armstrong, award-winning war correspondent, author, and human rights activist, joins us to share their stories. Highlights include: How Sally broke the story about mass rape in the Bal…
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In today’s episode, we discuss the issue with IVF and how Trump could promote other alternatives. Also, the establishment media continue to mislead the public about infant mortality and pro-life laws. Furthermore, we discuss how Trump's Secretary of Labor choice is not a good choice. Finally, the establishment media is actually exposing how horribl…
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As many of you may have seen on X this past week, there have been numerous attacks on me and Students for Life from abolitionists, or as I like to say “prosecutionists,” and I wanted to share my take. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standing together for Life. Follow/Subscribe to T…
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Our patriarchal culture animalizes women and sexualizes animals, and without compulsory pregnancy among human and nonhuman females, both patriarchy and animal agriculture would fail. Carol Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegan Critical Theory, joins us. Highlights include: How Carol got started on her personal journey to ve…
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Our patriarchal culture animalizes women and sexualizes animals, and without compulsory pregnancy among human and nonhuman females, both patriarchy and animal agriculture would fail. Carol Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegan Critical Theory, joins us. Highlights include: How Carol got started on her personal journey to ve…
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In today’s episode, we discuss Trump’s dismantling of USAID and why that’s great news for moms and babies. Also, we have good news about maternal mortality in the U.S. and why pro-lifers deserve some credit for that. Finally, we discuss a monumental Chemical Abortion case out of Louisiana that is making history as the first case to prosecute an abo…
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Today we talk about how the abortion industry just acknowledged that I’ve been right for the last 10+ years – “Emergency Contraceptives” CAN kill babies… and they’re excited about it. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standing together for Life. Follow/Subscribe to The Kristan Hawkin…
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We have it in us to create a more beautiful, regenerative future that allows both humans and nonhumans to flourish. Dr. Sarah Bexell, professor of social work and co-founder of the Center for a Regenerative Future at the University of Denver, joins us. Highlights of our conversation include: Why captive breeding programs for endangered species are …
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We have it in us to create a more beautiful, regenerative future that allows both humans and nonhumans to flourish. Dr. Sarah Bexell, professor of social work and co-founder of the Center for a Regenerative Future at the University of Denver, joins us. Highlights of our conversation include: Why captive breeding programs for endangered species are …
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On today’s episode, we talk about SO much as President Trump has officially been in office for over a week and America is more pro-life today than it was just 2 weeks ago. The fight is certainly not over, and we have a lot of work to do in the pro-life movement to fully abolish abortion. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like t…
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Ecological overshoot is the second largest risk to humanity. Not reacting to it is the biggest. Mathis Wackernagel, co-creator of the ecological footprint and co-founder of the Global Footprint Network, joins us. Highlights of the conversations include: How ecological footprint is calculated as a measure of how much of nature’s regenerative capacit…
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Ecological overshoot is the second largest risk to humanity. Not reacting to it is the biggest. Mathis Wackernagel, co-creator of the ecological footprint and co-founder of the Global Footprint Network, joins us. Highlights of the conversations include: How ecological footprint is calculated as a measure of how much of nature’s regenerative capacit…
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On today’s episode, we discuss the recent online drama with the infamous Andrew Tate, the difference between a miscarriage & an abortion, and lastly, the top 5 things President Trump must do in his first 100 days in office. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standing together for Life…
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ANNOUNCEMENT Hello everyone, here we are in 2025 and we have some important news to share. Last year was a really challenging year – we grappled with new climate records, we saw worsening global conflict, and we saw an upsurge in regressive pronatalism. And the year ahead looks like it will include much of the same—which means that all of us will h…
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ANNOUNCEMENT Hello everyone, here we are in 2025 and we have some important news to share. Last year was a really challenging year – we grappled with new climate records, we saw worsening global conflict, and we saw an upsurge in regressive pronatalism. And the year ahead looks like it will include much of the same—which means that all of us will h…
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Today, on The Kristan Hawkins Show, we are talking about a New York law you probably haven’t heard of, but need to know about. It forces private employers to pay for prenatal leave, which sounds great. But hold your horses because in New York, all roads lead to abortion. Secondly, with President Trump’s inauguration right around the corner, it’s ti…
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This week on The Kristan Hawkins Show, I am going to be showing you the commercial made by Students for Life that should have been played during the NFL this past weekend, but got denied, the craze about assisted s**cide, as well as, the recent terrorist attacks and why *I* think they could have been prevented. Make sure to subscribe and follow for…
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Welcome back to The Kristan Hawkins Show, AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! For the LAST episode of the year, we are recapping 2024! Obviously, the biggest news of the year was the election. Nobody knew what the outcome would be – but November 5th came and proved to be a decisive victory for the pro-life movement. The abortion lobby, their politicians, and their…
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Friendship is not a “nice-to-have” but a core, potentially transformative human connection. Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life With Friendship at the Center, joins us. Highlights of our conversation include: The “friendship recession” and how modern culture undervalues friendships compared to romantic or family t…
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Friendship is not a “nice-to-have” but a core, potentially transformative human connection. Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life With Friendship at the Center, joins us. Highlights of our conversation include: The “friendship recession” and how modern culture undervalues friendships compared to romantic or family t…
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On this week's episode, I am discussing Donald Trump’s recent comments on Chemical Abortion Pills in Time Magazine, after being awarded their 2024 Person of the Year. After that, we have some news of 29 abortion vendors closing in 2024 alone. I will be unpacking what that means and looking at the flip side as well: how many opened? Make sure to sub…
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Welcome back to The Kristan Hawkins Show! This week, we are discussing the importance of having pro-life representation in the HHS, how we will help RFK Jr. Make America Healthy Again, and the pro-life take on the recent U.S. V. Skrmetti case. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standi…
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Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. For International Animal Rights Day, we are joined by Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder and President of PETA, the world’s largest animal rights organization. Highlights of our conversation include: The formative experiences that inspired Ingrid to co-found PETA and dedicate her l…
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Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. For International Animal Rights Day, we are joined by Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder and President of PETA, the world’s largest animal rights organization. Highlights of our conversation include: The formative experiences that inspired Ingrid to co-found PETA and dedicate her l…
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Joe Biden has pardoned Hunter Biden – so I’ll be discussing WHY the 12 pro-lifers who are in jail should also be pardoned, as well as breaking down the new CDC data on abortion that was released right before Thanksgiving. Let’s jump right in. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standin…
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Population dynamics are deeply connected to environmental sustainability and social justice. That's the message of Pam Wasserman and Hannah Evans from Population Connection - the oldest grassroots population organization in the U.S. Highlights include: The origins of Population Connection and its evolution from ZPG (Zero Population Growth) to a bro…
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Population dynamics are deeply connected to environmental sustainability and social justice. That's the message of Pam Wasserman and Hannah Evans from Population Connection - the oldest grassroots population organization in the U.S. Highlights include: The origins of Population Connection and its evolution from ZPG (Zero Population Growth) to a bro…
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Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy are calling to DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD via DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). On today's episode, I make a comprehensive case for WHY Planned Parenthood MUST be debarred & defunded and WHY they can go fund themselves. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voic…
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This week, we’re discussing the 4B movement that is trending among liberal women (which actually might be good for America), and my to-do list for President-elect Donald Trump on his first day in office that will Make America Pro-Life Again. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standing…
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Healthy and thriving animal communities depend on healthy and thriving human communities. That’s the message from this week’s guest, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health. Highlights include: How a scabies outbreak among gorillas reshaped her approach to conservation, link…
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Healthy and thriving animal communities depend on healthy and thriving human communities. That’s the message from this week’s guest, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health. Highlights include: How a scabies outbreak among gorillas reshaped her approach to conservation, link…
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Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standing together for Life. Follow/Subscribe to The Kristan Hawkins Show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristanmercerhawkins/ X: https://x.com/KristanHawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HawkinsKristan…
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Today, Kristan Hawkins reacts to shocking trending videos, fact checks the claim that miscarriages are abortions, and hits on the most important discussions that impact the pro-life movement & the upcoming election. Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let’s keep raising our voices and standing together for Life. Follow…
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Obsession with growth is enriching elites and killing the planet. Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights and author of The Poverty of Growth, joins us. Highlights include: Why poverty is about more than low income and how unequal economic growth creates greater social exclusion and status anxiety for the majo…
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