# Madeline Fry Schultz: Why The Daily Wire is Investing in Culture

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Podcast: [The Conservative Woman's Guide](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-conservative-woman-s-guide-6593323)
Published: 2026-07-22T17:08:48+00:00
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## Resource

Culture is shaping the future of America. Amid mainstream backlash against pro-family messages and a need for more conservative voices in lifestyle media, Madeline Fry Schultz joins Karin Lips to explain why engaging with the broader culture is essential to creating lasting change. That’s precisely why the Daily Wire launched Upstream, a lifestyle vertical for human insight and thoughtful arguments on everything from parenting to ranch dressing—all through a conservative lens. Karin and Madeline discuss the importance of encouraging marriage and motherhood, expanding flexible work opportunities for parents, and finding common ground on issues that matter to families. Madeline shares insights from her career in journalism, offers advice to aspiring writers, and explains why young professionals must resist relying on AI as a substitute for developing their own voice. Join our community: https://enlightenedwomen.org/ Follow NeW on Instagram: @enlightenedwomen Follow NeW on X: @NeWNetwork Follow Karin Lips on Instagram: @karin.lips Follow Karin Lips on X: @klips Check out Upstream: https://www.dailywire.com/topic/upstream Follow Madeline Fry Schultz on X: @madelineefry (00:00) Meet Madeline Fry Schultz (00:54) The View Controversy (06:12) Why The Daily Wire Launched Upstream (08:26) How Conservatives Can Shape Culture (10:24) Flexible Work, Motherhood, & What Women Actually Want (14:31) How Do You Measure Cultural Impact? (17:40) Advice for Aspiring Writers (19:45) MAHA, Parenting Culture, & Finding Common Ground (22:34) Why Longform Literature Still Matters (24:20) Taking Career Risks and Moving to DC (25:19) Advice to Your 22-Year-Old Self

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