OutKick has secured a new multi-year agreement with Riley Gaines, elevating the former collegiate swimmer’s role within Fox News Media’s growing digital portfolio. As part of the deal, Gaines will relaunch her Gaines for Girls podcast under a new title, The Riley Gaines Show, debuting Wednesday, January 7.
The move comes as Fox News Media executes a broader expansion of its new media division. Porter Berry, President of Fox News Digital and New Media, announced the signing, noting that Gaines’ program will align with the division’s established podcast lineup, which includes Ruthless and Will Cain Country.
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“Riley has been an instrumental voice on OutKick, across FOX News Media, and for women across this country,” Berry said. “I am thrilled that she will be part of our new expansion and provide a unique and fresh perspective on everything from culture trends to current affairs and continue to be a leading voice for young conservative women.”
Gaines, who rose to national prominence following the 2022 NCAA Women’s DI Swimming Championship, views the new show as an evolution of her advocacy work. While her platform began with a focus on fairness in women’s sports, the rebranded podcast will broaden its scope to cover culture, politics, faith, and motherhood.
“I started this journey of simply saying men shouldn’t play in women’s sports and OutKick and FOX News Media have supported me from day one,” Gaines said regarding the announcement. “I’m beyond excited to launch my new show that will cover a variety of topics and highlight the stories of women who are fighting alongside with me.”
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The trajectory of Gaines’ career shifted dramatically after competing against Lia Thomas, a transgender athlete, at the University of Pennsylvania. Since that event, Gaines has become a central figure in the debate over transgender participation in athletics. Her activism has coincided with significant legislative and policy shifts, including President Donald Trump’s “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” executive order and the passage of bans on transgender students in women’s sports in 27 states. Additionally, legislation named “The Riley Gaines Act” has been passed in Georgia and West Virginia.
The Riley Gaines Show promises “unapologetic insight” and intends to help listeners navigate the modern cultural landscape through commentary and interviews. New episodes are scheduled to drop every Wednesday and Friday on YouTube and major podcast platforms.
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