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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
Fascism
2024 Presidential Election
Voter Suppression
United States
American Politics
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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Democracy’s white knight Marc Elias reminds us post the Blue Tsunami that was the 2026 midterms that we were ready to overcome the voter suppression this time but voter suppression still exists. That too “big to rig” worked, but the rigging will cont... more

Historian Tad Stoermer reminds us the work we have to do doesn’t end on election day, it starts on election day. That this is just the beginning of accountability. So even if we get all the way to January 3rd, with the new congress is seated, it will... more

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What could our country look like if we chose to do things differently? We know what we have is broken, so what if we build something new? As our guest Nick Hanauer says, America’s problems don’t just stem from political dysfunction, media fragmentati... more

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Today’s guest Sherrilyn Ifill reminds us that nothing we do to help our country right now is wasted. It’s time we really decided who we are and who we want to be. We are drowning in moral decay in America right now and it’s demoralizing. The weakness... more

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Recent Guests

Tad Stoermer
Public historian, teacher, and author of The Resistance History of the United States
Episode: Election Day in America. A Conversation with Tad Stoermer
Nick Hanauer
Entrepreneur, investor, civic activist and philanthropist; co-author of Markets Built for Humans.
Middle Out Center
Episode: What If This Was All Different? : A Conversation with Nick Hanauer
Sherrilyn Ifill
Civil Rights Lawyer, Law Professor, Endowed Chair in Civil Rights at Howard University
Howard University / NAACP LDF
Episode: Vote to Save Democracy. A Conversation with Sherrilyn Ifill
Jason Stanley
American philosopher and leading scholar on fascism
University of Toronto (current) / author of How Fascism Works, Erasing History, How Propaganda Works
Episode: We Can Beat These Fascists: An Uplifting Conversation with Jason Stanley
Leah Greenberg
Co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible
Indivisible
Episode: Neuter the King! : A Conversation with Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg
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
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Find Hope While Not Ignoring Reality: A conversation with Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman

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
  • Men Mentoring Boys!

    Thank you for speaking up about this and for mentoring your son. I attended a violence against women conference at the UN 20 years ago. There were very few men in attendance. I found the one panel where men were speaking. Their conclusion was violence against girls and women will stop only when men mentor and teach boys to NOT violate females AND men call out other men when they are abusive. We need fathers, coaches, and male teachers to step up on a DAILY basis. They need to talk and mentor b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    holycowwow1
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States3 months 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 Kingdom4 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
    4 months ago

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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.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Election Day in America. A Conversation with Tad Stoermer
Q: What recommendation can you give to Americans right now who are feeling like, what do I do?
Stoermer urges people to look inward, clarify their beliefs about democracy and the country they want, and consider what they expect their government, elected officials, and themselves to do.
Election Day in America. A Conversation with Tad Stoermer
Q: What do you think we can do right here with the midterms?
Stoermer says people should prioritize democracy, participate in elections, and give elected opposition leaders enough public support and authority to check abuses of power, then hold them accountable afterward.
What If This Was All Different? : A Conversation with Nick Hanauer
Q: How can we help you? How can we spread the word? How can we follow your work?
Hanauer says the work begins by sharing the ideas through a free booklet and a forthcoming technical book. The Middle Out Center, based at the Century Foundation, is reaching academics, activists, influential podcasters and ordinary people.
What If This Was All Different? : A Conversation with Nick Hanauer
Q: What made you want to change a system that's clearly worked so well for you?
Hanauer says he grew up in a civic family shaped by relatives who fled Nazi Germany and by an awareness of democracy's fragility. His early political activism showed him that people can exercise agency, and he later chose public service over further increasing his wealth.
Vote to Save Democracy. A Conversation with Sherrilyn Ifill
Q: Why is local governance emphasized as part of a healthy democracy?
Local offices like sheriffs and city councils affect daily rights and community outcomes; understanding and participating in these races builds a broader foundation for rights and protections beyond the presidency.

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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. Tad Stoermer
2. Nick Hanauer
3. Sherrilyn Ifill
4. Jason Stanley
5. Leah Greenberg
6. Sami Sage
7. Ami Fields-Meyer
8. Jessica Tarlov

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