Discourse and debate promote a freedom society, says Inez Feltscher Stepman, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum and host of the "High Noon" podcast. Stepman has worked in education policy for more than a decade and is concerned about the rise of groupthink in America. Societies become vulnerable to totalitarianism when citizens are afraid to speak out and express differing opinions, she says. Concerns over a lack of constructive debate in classrooms—and society as a whole—led Stepman, who is married to The Daily Signal's Jarrett Stepman, to create the "High Noon" podcast. Every week, Stepman sits down with a policy expert or thought leader, such as talk-radio host Michael Knowles or author Helen Raleigh, to discuss one of the most pressing or most controversial issues facing the nation today. Stepman joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to explain how having uncomfortable conversations promotes democracy. She also explains why she calls herself an “anti-feminist” and the need for culture to embrace the inherent differences between men and women. Enjoy the show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.