The Riley Gaines Show

In this solo episode, Riley explores the "lore" of Ethel Cain—born Hayden Silas Anadönia—and the dark themes of religious trauma and incest that define the project. Riley breaks down the concept of Auto Gynephilia (AGP), the ongoing "petty" feud with Lana Del Rey, and the dangerous glorification of violence following the murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO.

In This Episode:

❌ The reality of "Mother Cain’s" Instagram post.

❌ The definition of Autogynephilia and its role in gender ideology.

❌ How Meta shadowbans biological reality while promoting "pants parts".

❌ The legacy of the late Scott Adams and New York Times' selective forgiveness.
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Clay Travis joins Riley Gaines for a firestorm conversation on women’s sports, NIL chaos, Trump, Gavin Newsom, and the political meltdown gripping the country. They go straight at Megan Rapinoe’s comments, the battle over fairness in women’s athletics, and why so many public figures refuse to say what’s obvious.

They also break down Trump’s NIL executive order, what it means for the future of college sports, Clay’s $10 million Vanderbilt Law donation, and the growing dysfunction inside the Democrat bench heading into 2028.

Comment below: Who’s right on NIL and women’s sports?
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Is Christianity making a comeback?

In this special Good Friday episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley breaks down the growing return to faith among Gen Z and Gen Alpha—and why church attendance is rising for the first time in decades.

From viral Christian content on TikTok to packed churches across the country, something is shifting culturally. Riley explores why young people are rejecting empty digital culture, searching for purpose, and rediscovering faith in a post-pandemic world.

She also dives into:

Why Christianity is becoming countercultural again
The role of social media in driving faith-based content
Why young men are leading this movement
The connection between loneliness, anxiety, and spiritual revival
What churches and pastors are doing right in 2025–2026.
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Is kids content on YouTube really safe or is it becoming political? In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley shares her experience as a new mom and breaks down the growing controversy around Miss Rachel, children’s programming, and what parents need to know about what their kids are watching.

Plus, the “No Kings Day” protests made headlines... but what actually happened on the ground? Riley breaks down the most bizarre moments from recent protests and what they reveal about the current state of the Democratic Party.

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A federal investigation has concluded that Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado violated Title IX — a decision that could have national implications for girls’ sports and school policy.

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Lindsay Datko of Jeffco Kids First, one of the leading voices advocating for parents and students throughout this case.

We break down:

➡️What the Department of Education actually found

➡️How this case unfolded behind the scenes

➡️The reported involvement of 61 male athletes competing in girls’ sports in the district

➡️What it means for girls’ sports going forward

➡️What happens next for schools across the country

This is one of the most important Title IX rulings in recent years — and it may set the tone for future enforcement nationwide.
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