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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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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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It’s not our fault we feel helpless and isolated in this broken world. That’s by design. We’re the victims of the greatest information war in history - from our media model to our education system - and the antidote is to dive into the tools that cre... more

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As we go back to school, we’ve got to remember teachers are the soil we plant our children in for 8 hours a day, so while the emotional well-being of teachers might seem like some “woke” talking point, stressed or burned out teachers actually directl... more

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The Attorney General’s job is to enforce the laws on behalf of their people, and state Attorney Generals are even more essential now that we have a federal Attorney general who’s made it clear he doesn’t work for the people, but for the president. AG... more

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Recent Guests

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
Daniel Squadron
Co-founder of the States Project; former New York State Senator
States Project
Episode: States Rights Baby! A Conversation with the State’s Project’s Daniel Squadron
Brian Derrick
Former Democratic operative and founder of Oath, donor-first political giving platform
Oath
Episode: Let’s Get Our Country Back: A Conversation with Oath’s Brian Derrick
Heidy Torres
Political commentator and digital creator
Canal Rojo (as referenced in conversation)
Episode: The Biggest Scandal…A Conversation with Heidy Torres
Timothy Snyder
World-leading historian, Yale and University of Toronto professor, award-winning author
Yale University; University of Toronto
Episode: This Administration is a Joke: A Conversation with Timothy Snyder

Host

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.8k ratings
  • 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
    2 months ago
  • Help in the chaos

    I look forward to this podcast every week. Leigh’s breakdown on on these topics is a lifesaver.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyAbshere
    United States4 months ago
  • Supergirl Energy

    Us girls need to stick together and Leigh is our favorite Superhero 💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lmesservy
    United States4 months ago
  • One of the BEST

    Politics Girl is seriously one of the best at this! She tells it to you straight and is so well informed! Love when she brings on her fellow Canadian Joanna Johnson like today’s episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FigKiki1
    United States4 months ago
  • Real talk

    Leigh tells it straight and she is passionate and has great insight. She is worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.K. Wick
    United States5 months ago

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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.

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#200
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#245
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Talking Points

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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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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. Matthew Cooke
2. Jen Rafferty
3. Rob Bonta
4. Anne Applebaum
5. Joseph Kelly
6. Daniel Squadron
7. Brian Derrick
8. Heidy Torres

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