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It's Open with Ilana Glazer

It's Open Podcast
New York City
Broad City
Comedy
Immigration
Human Rights
America
Genocide
Racial Equality
Political Awareness
Trans Rights
Chelsea Manning Case
Marriage Equality
LGBT Advocacy
Supreme Court
ACLU
Mental Health
Crypto
ICE
Fascism
Slavery

Comedian Ilana Glazer hosts this comedy & socio-political podcast, a space to celebrate the little things in life and to sort out a shared reality in the insane world we’re all trying to survive. Solo and guest eps. Drops every Thursday @ 7AM.

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After the U.S. Midterms 2026, now known as the Blunami, Ilana unpacks the last 10 years (and really, 407 years) of fascism that have led to this moment. The U.S.’s spectrum from fascism to democracy for different kinds of Americans, at different time... more

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In Season 1 of It’s Open, we had the privilege of hosting Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, aka AOC. She and Ilana talk about how, when being sexualized as Millennial teenagers in the early-2000s by full-grown men, their instincts were correct:... more

Ilana sits down with renowned NYC-based national touring stand-ups and longggg time comedy buddies Nimesh Patel and Mookie Thompson to reminisce hard about the good ol’ days coming up as young comics in the Brooklyn and Manhattan comedy scenes of the... more

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Texas Senator James Talarico & Ilana Glazer talk about how faith is a practice, not something that just happens. And when you practice hope, a higher power starts to emerge — however you see it, whatever you call it — that deepens a person’s love for... more

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Recent Guests

Pramila Jayapal
Washington State congresswoman and progressive leader, serving her fifth term
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Erica Chidi
Full-spectrum doula, author, health educator, and SVP of Brand & Editorial Content at Refinery29
Refinery29
Episode: Erica Chidi
Miss Peppermint
Drag performer, trans rights advocate, and Broadway original
Trans community advocate and performer
Episode: Miss Peppermint
Jennifer Welch
Author, podcaster, political commentator
I've Had It podcast
Episode: Jennifer Welch
Bill Burr
Comedian and actor interviewed on the show
Episode: Bill Burr
Ms. Rachel
Ms. Rachel Accurso, children's rights advocate and educator
Ms. Rachel YouTube channel
Episode: Ms Rachel
Gianmarco Soresi
Comedian and guest on the episode
Stand-up comedian
Episode: Gianmarco Soresi
John C. Reilly
American actor known for comedic and dramatic roles; performer and musician
Actor
Episode: John C. Reilly
Elliot Page
Actor, activist, author of Page Boy
Actor, Activist
Episode: Elliot Page

Host

Ilana Glazer
Host of the show; guides interviews, mixes humor with socio-political inquiry

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 767 ratings
  • My new fave!

    Stumbled on this podcast and couldn’t stop listening to all the episodes. Ilana was always one of the funniest actors in my opinion, but episodes like the AOC one made me realize that she’s one of the most important, poignant voices of our generation. Ilana Glazer for [whatever position she wants] 2028!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K Beeeeee
    United States16 days ago
  • Love

    I love the conversations Ilana and her guests have. Please bump up the volume on the exports. It’s difficult to hear, particularly the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjmTO
    Canadaa month ago
  • Please stop imitating disabled people!

    This show is amazing!!! The balm we all need to chit chat and also talk about fascism, I love it so much and am so grateful it exists! My one note though is that Ilana’s voice for politicians and billionaires being stupid is clearly a disabled/autistic/DOWNs syndrome voice, which is super upsetting. I know this is something she’s done her whole career — time to stop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    .K.C.C.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love Ilana...

    Love Matt Bernstein. Ms Rachael yay! Bill Burr Booo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Phantsmo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love This Lady

    Funny, human, unique point of view, education, a lot of personality. Great convos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    startett
    United Statesa month ago

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Many appreciate the mix of humor and serious discourse, describing episodes as insightful and relatable.
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Some feedback highlights audio levels could be louder for easier listening in public spaces.

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#61
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#77
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#181
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#77
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#58
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#84
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Q: For somebody who is, let's say, working, has a family or doesn't, but is feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of the horrors, of the headlines and the really all the question marks around AI and the the doomerism that's coming up from this. What would you say is one thing someone can do who is not really politically engaged but wants to do something?
Jayapal recommends voting and finding trusted sources of information. She also encourages people to resist hopelessness by helping neighbors, sharing food, and building connections with family and community.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Q: Can you explain in a simple way to this working person, to this comedian who makes jokes in basements? I need it said simply. Can you explain to me the cheating, the campaign finance reform, the need for it? Citizens United. Can you explain some of this in a basic way for me?
Jayapal explains that Citizens United gave corporations political rights similar to individuals, allowing wealthy interests to spend heavily in elections. She also describes congressional stock trading as a source of personal enrichment and supports banning it.
Erica Chidi
Q: What do you think of HRT?
Chidi supports hormone replacement therapy when symptoms warrant it, but advises against starting preventively without symptoms. She recommends tracking symptoms and working with a care provider to determine an appropriate approach.
Erica Chidi
Q: How do you find your healthy sleep?
Chidi recommends routines, predictable bedtime rituals, reducing phone use at night, and making the bed comfortable enough to feel like a physical refuge.
Reshma Saujani
Q: How have you used your platform to advance practical tools for families?
She explains Moms First's development of PayLeave.ai, a tool to help individuals determine eligibility for paid leave, illustrating how AI can translate policy into usable assistance for everyday families.

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1. Pramila Jayapal
2. Erica Chidi
3. Miss Peppermint
4. Jennifer Welch
5. Bill Burr
6. Ms. Rachel
7. Gianmarco Soresi
8. John C. Reilly

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