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The PoliticsGirl Podcast

Meidas Media Network, Leigh McGowan
Donald Trump
American Democracy
Democracy
Voting Rights
Trump Administration
Project 2025
Christian Nationalism
Republican Party
2024 Presidential Election
Voter Suppression
American Politics
Fascism
United States
Women's Rights
Gerrymandering
Healthcare
Civil Rights
Domestic Extremism
Abortion Rights
Veterans

American Democracy is not promised to us and, with all the forces working against it, saving it will take a level of work most people aren’t ready for. The Politics Girl Podcast is here to give people a reason to care and a reason to fight. Our goal is to inspire. To instill in people a true understanding of what this country COULD be, if the right people were fighting for it, and what it WILL be ... more

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In the past week, along with the horrendous Cornell 7, the news included: A man who jacked off to the woman next to him on a plane and United Airlines refused to deal with it, and made her go back to her seat. We discovered an LSU football player was... more

As today’s guest, Ami Fields Meyer, reminds us in order to take back our future in this era of authoritarianism we need to get in league with a lot of different people. We are in a period of real trauma, but if we can put our differences aside and ge... more

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One of the things I’m known for is getting into it with right-wingers on CNN roundtables, but the OG woman of distinction who does this so beautifully, is Jessica Tarlov on Fox's roundtable show The Five. I’m having Jessica on to talk about this mome... more

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Are you feeling completely overwhelmed? Did you read that UN report about the climate, or you watching how badly the war is going, or afraid to eat anything in America right now? Are you worried your vote is going to be stolen in the midterms or horr... more

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Recent Guests

Sami Sage
Co-founder and chief brand officer of Betches Media; author and journalist
Betches Media
Episode: America Has a Problem with Men: A Conversation with Sami Sage
Ami Fields-Meyer
Former White House Senior Policy Advisor, Senior Fellow on Democracy at the Harvard Kennedy School, author of On Courage, How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear
Harvard Kennedy School / Author
Episode: Why Are We Giving These Losers a Monopoly Over our Future? : A conversation with Ami Fields-Meyer
Jessica Tarlov
Liberal co-host of The Five, author
Fox News, The Five, liberal commentator
Episode: I Disagree: A conversation with Jessica Tarlov
Matthew Cooke
Oscar-nominated filmmaker, writer, creator of Survivor's Guide to Earth
Survivor's Guide to Earth
Episode: Survivor’s Guide to Earth: A Conversation with Matthew Cooke
Jen Rafferty
Author, speaker, founder of The Empowered Educator
The Empowered Educator
Episode: Save the Teachers. Save the World: A Conversation with Dr. Jen Rafferty
Rob Bonta
Attorney General of California
California Department of Justice
Episode: Last Line of Defense: A Conversation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta
Anne Applebaum
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian, staff writer for The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: We Don't Believe You: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum
Joseph Kelly
Professor of literature and history at the College of Charleston; author
College of Charleston
Episode: Fascism isn’t New to America: A Conversation with Joseph Kelly
John Pavlovitz
writer, pastor, activist
Beautiful Mess (substack) / Beautiful Mess (publisher)
Episode: I Don’t Recognize This Country: A Conversation with John Pavlovitz

Host

Leigh McGowan
Host of The Politics Girl Podcast, focused on democracy, policy, and civic engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • Love your honest, no-nonsense approach & integrity

    Your passion,

    strength, & honest delivery of the news - and your humor! - keep me hopeful & inspired when I’m overwhelmed by the corruption & chaos of our world. Thank you! Keep up the good work! And never stop fighting the Good Fight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katyogareiki
    United Statesa month ago
  • Appreciate you!

    From every episode I learn so much from you and your guests. Thank you so much for all that you do. Independent media is one of our only sources of truth. Keep on keeping on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KiraAkelah
    United Statesa month ago
  • 21 July episode

    GREAT CONVERSATION! I love this lady! Thanks to the YouTube algorithm I came across Leigh’s fantastic rants! Now I’m addicted to her podcast. Smart, tough and beautiful. Sweeps the floor with those MAGA idiots on CNN.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PDeParis65
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Another great discussion. As a conservative I started listening to Leigh to help me not be in an echo chamber. Fast forward to now I now lean left 😂 We're always learning!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BuckleheadDan
    3 months ago
  • Primo episode on strategic political donations

    This is the first interview I’ve heard with the founder of Oath, which is an incredibly important tool for aligning one’s political donations where they will have greatest impact. Kudos to Leigh for scoring this important interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah G from SJ
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests bring credibility and diverse perspectives on democracy and policy.
Energetic and motivating host who challenges listeners to engage civically.
Strong respect for accountability and integrity in political discourse.
Thoughtful, well-researched and accessible explanations of complex policy.
Audiences appreciate the direct, receipts-backed approach to current events and history.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#191
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Apple Podcasts
#232
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#117
Philippines/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Survivor’s Guide to Earth: A Conversation with Matthew Cooke
Q: So tell me what you mean by that. Where did that image come from?
The image reflects a hopeful, child-centered metaphor for Earth; it represents a need to rethink our future away from mechanistic, profit-driven systems and toward a collaborative, planetary stewardship that starts with kids and works up to adults.
Last Line of Defense: A Conversation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta
Q: Why pursue antitrust actions against large mergers like Paramount-Warner Brothers?
To prevent monopolies, protect consumer welfare, preserve competition across multiple markets, and secure structural remedies that ensure ongoing fairness beyond punitive fines.
Last Line of Defense: A Conversation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta
Q: What is the primary job of the state attorney general in California?
To enforce the laws of the state, marshal facts, apply the law, and hold individuals and corporations accountable to protect the public and uphold the constitution.
Let’s Get Our Country Back: A Conversation with Oath’s Brian Derrick
Q: What is the autopilot feature and how does it help regular donors?
Autopilot lets donors pick issues and have their contributions distributed automatically to different races each month based on current needs, reducing the burden of constant decision-making while maintaining impact.
Let’s Get Our Country Back: A Conversation with Oath’s Brian Derrick
Q: How does Oath differentiate itself from traditional fundraising platforms and what is the impact score?
Oath uses an impact score that rates how effectively a donation could influence a race, encouraging donors to move funds to races with higher potential impact and providing transparency on outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The PoliticsGirl Podcast

What is The PoliticsGirl Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, analytic look at American democracy, elections, and governance from a host who blends policy know-how with passionate advocacy. The show frequently maps current events to historical context, exploring antitrust actions, state power, fund-raising dynamics, and the mechanics of democratic resilience. Guests range from prominent historians and legal experts to organizers and political commentators, yielding conversations that are both deeply informed and action-oriented. The tone is rigorous but accessible, with a clear emphasis on accountability, civic participation, and strategies to defend democratic norms. A standout element is the host's personal perspective as an immigrant, which often adds a practical, everyday lens to big-pict... more

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1. Sami Sage
2. Ami Fields-Meyer
3. Jessica Tarlov
4. Matthew Cooke
5. Jen Rafferty
6. Rob Bonta
7. Anne Applebaum
8. Joseph Kelly

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