For Love & Justice
For Love & Justice is committed to shedding light on the real issues, building connections, and laughing while we do hard things together. Host Elise Williams Rikard, writer and recently diagnosed neurodivergent person, does her best to make sense of all the BS hurled at Americans daily— while spilling the tea with the best and brightest of her central Arkansas communitea. Join us for candid talks on politics, relationships, mental health, grief, books,reality TV, and pop culture – and brace yourself for an unapologetically unlimitless dose of Mean Girls quotes and all things Taylor Swift (the limit does not exist).
Episodes
Washington State just passed a law requiring clergy to report suspected child abuse—even if it’s revealed in confession. The Catholic Church calls it a violation of religious freedom, and Trump labeled it “anti-Catholic.” Is it a necessary safeguard or an unconstitutional overreach?
I’m joined by my friend and devout Catholic, Chris Eden, to break it all down—from legal implications to faith-based tensions. We also dive into Trump’...
Today we’re talking billion-dollar jets, billion-page bills, and about a billion bad decisions — with a dash of June Gemini chaos and cucumber safety, of course.
In this episode, I break down the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — a 1,000-page disaster passed by the House that basically takes from the poor to give to the rich. Even Elon Musk called it an abomination, and Marjorie Taylor Greene regrets voting for it (which should tell...
In this special episode of For Love & Justice, I sit down with author and Swiftie scholar Viktoria Capek to dive deep into her enchanting new book, Dear Reader: An Immersive Literary Journey Through Taylor Swift’s Lyrics. We’re diving into the magic of Taylor’s words, the inspiration behind Viktoria’s book, and what it was really like bringing Dear Reader to life. Let's get into it!
📚 Preorder Dear Reader: https://watkinspubli...
Welcome back to Part 2 of the It Ends With Us drama breakdown—because yes, more has gone down. I recorded Part 1 months ago when things were still fresh, but now the dust has barely settled and the chaos is still escalating. From feuds and lawsuits to Taylor Swift being dragged into the mix (!), it’s time to revisit the mess.
In this episode, I:
- Break down the full timeline from 2023 to now
- Cover the latest updates
- Share my un...
In this episode, I’m joined by my bestie for a no-holds-barred Taylor Swift Reputation fantasy draft—and things get spicy. One of us is a longtime Swiftie, the other’s a newer convert, and neither of us is holding back when it comes to picking our ultimate Reputation tracklist.
Expect passionate debates, lyrical deep dives, and a few shocking snubs (sorry in advance). Whether you’re team OG or team New Swiftie, you’ll want to stick...
What if joy was the point? In this feel-good episode of For Love & Justice, I’m joined by my best friend and longtime creative partner, Meleah Bowles, to talk about something that deserves way more love: doing hobbies just for fun — and especially doing them with a friend.
From painting badly on purpose to wandering bookstores for hours, we share our favorite low-stakes hobbies, why they matter for your mental health and self-...
This one's for my fellow Swifties! In this episode, we dive into the official Stages of Grief playlists Taylor curated on Apple Music—and ask a very important question: why were Debut and Reputation left out? From the rose-colored haze of Denial to the clarity of Acceptance, we unpack each playlist’s emotional terrain—plus, we take our Swiftie magnifying glass to Reputation and Debut to figure out where they belong.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and in this episode of For Love & Justice, we’re breaking down what that really means in 2025. From a staggering rise in depression screenings to shady moves by policymakers who say they care about mental health but cut funding anyway, we’re naming the contradictions and calling for clarity.
We also dive into the latest shifts in astrology, relationship dynamics, and the messy intersection o...
Is Elon Musk a misunderstood genius or a billionaire on his way to full-blown villain status? In this episode, we break down his rise from apartheid-era South Africa to becoming the most controversial figure in tech. We dig into his "power" moves at Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), his love for chaos, and the ethical gray areas fueling his empire. Plus, we take a closer look at what those closest to him have to say—his estr...
Get ready for a whirlwind tour through the wild world of conspiracy theories! We explore shocking truths about conspiracy theories rooted in history, from wars fought for oil to political profiteering, with a spotlight on Overthrow by Stephen Kinzer, a must-read on U.S. interventions. We also unravel lingering mysteries like the JFK assassination, eyebrow-raisin...
While Trump was busy signing 42 executive orders on his first day (remember when tantrums were thrown over Biden signing 17 his first day???), the broligarchy was busy yapping. Today, I'm reading quotes straight from the horses' mouths—because it's increasingly important we keep our eyes and ears open. Scary stuff is going down.
This episode unpacks the escalating drama surrounding It Ends With Us and all the legal he-said-she-said. We explore the public and industry fallout, what it reveals about Hollywood’s persistent issues with on-set misconduct and accountability, and why you shouldn't watch this awful movie. Tune in for the latest twists in this high-stakes legal showdown.
The Real Housewives have taken over our televisions (there's a franchise airing almost every night of the week), and Beverly Hills and Salt Lake City are particularly juicy this season. We're recapping the midway point on both shows, breaking down the friendship dynamics, and analyzing the psychology behind the batshit behaviors.
As 2024 comes to a close, we're reflecting on all the crazy ish that happened this year—plus discussing the dangers of having the richest man in the world in the president's ear and looking ahead to 2025!
If you're new here, start with this episode! I'm diving into all the reasons I started For Love & Justice, and what you can expect to hear here. I'm also sharing why I'm so personally invested in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom in hopes that it will help humanize and normalize those of us being forced to have these conversations. Nothing will ever change until we can come together as one and share our stories.
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If you’re planning on voting in the 2024 presidential election (and you should!), you need to make sure you’re registered first. So, how do you register? In this episode, I’m breaking down the steps from registering, to updating your registration, to checking for your polling location.
Arkansas has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country—so grab a friend and let’s get to the polls, y’all!
Voting Resources:Arkansans for Limited Government, with the help of volunteers and paid canvassers, pulled off the impossible and gathered more than 136,000 signatures to get abortion rights on the ballot in November—in one of the most notoriously anti-choice states in the country.
I sat down with one of those amazing volunteers, Mariah Martz, to discuss what all went into the monumental grassroots effort to restore reproductive rights in Arkansas...
In the debut episode of For Love & Justice, we're delving into the enchanting lore of Taylor Swift to answer the burning question on everyone's minds: Why are we Swifties—and now the world—so obsessed with Taylor and her ever-evolving love story? While I can't speak for all Swifties, I do have a few theories as to why she's the anti-hero we can't and won't stop rooting for. Plus, we're turning to the cards to see what the futur...
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