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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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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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There are plenty of groups that see this drastic change in the American political system as something that can work for them. If the goal is power, or retained power, everyone from white and christian nationalists, to the billionaire class, the patri... more

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We went away this summer and the trip reminded me that many of our peer nations live far better than we do. Not just with their universal healthcare and walkable cities, but their respected working class and work/life balance. These are cultures that... more

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America is once again in a battle over who we are and what we stand for. Does this country only belong to a privileged group, or is it for, as our Declaration Of Independence and Pledge of Allegiance tells us, for ALL of us? As Professor Joseph Kelly... more

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Recent Guests

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
Marc Elias
American lawyer, founder of Elias Law Group, founder of Democracy Docket
Elias Law Group; Democracy Docket
Episode: Never Ending Election Lies: A Conversation with Marc Elias
Liz Oyer
Former DOJ pardon attorney, federal public defender, legal expert
Former DOJ, Substack, social media presence
Episode: We’re Giving These Guys Money?! : A Conversation about the Presidential Slush Fund with Liz Oyer
Sophia Lin Lakin
Director of the ACLU's Voting Rights Project
ACLU
Episode: The Return of Jim Crow: A Conversation with the ACLU’s Sophia Lin Lakin

Host

Leigh McGowan
Host of The Politics Girl Podcast

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 States4 months ago

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Guests are credible and varied, bringing diverse expertise to complex topics.
Listeners appreciate direct, well-sourced political analysis and the host's clear, passionate delivery.
Shows consistently motivate civic action and informed participation in democracy.

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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.
Let’s Get Our Country Back: A Conversation with Oath’s Brian Derrick
Q: Why is this a good time for people to consider new ways to give and new organizations to work with?
Billionaire influence and urgency around accountability have created a need for donors to have better data, strategies, and tools so their contributions can actually move meaningful races, not just high-profile campaigns.
This Administration is a Joke: A Conversation with Timothy Snyder
Q: Can you expand on Trump's military budget and what it signals about the regime's strategy?
The budget is a clear transactional tool aimed at bribing military and security elites to support a power grab, signaling a move away from constitutional governance toward a military-backed dictatorship if unchecked.
This Administration is a Joke: A Conversation with Timothy Snyder
Q: What should people focus on as we head into the midterms to prevent further democratic erosion?
People should build broad coalitions, recognize the systemic problems, and push for nonpartisan protections—reform money in politics, demand accountability for those who break the law, and mobilize through organized, proactive democracy work rather than passive sentiment.

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

This show delivers urgent, accessible political analysis focused on American democracy, governance, and civic engagement. Episodes frequently tackle voting rights, legislative reform, media influence, and the role of elites and institutions in shaping policy. Notable strength lies in hosting guests who are scholars, policymakers, organizers, and journalists, providing both historical context and practical steps for listeners to participate, vote, and advocate for reform. A distinctive edge is the host's direct, no-nonsense style and willingness to challenge established narratives, making complex policy topics approachable to a broad audience. This combination makes it useful for listeners who want clear perspectives on how current events af... more

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1. Anne Applebaum
2. Joseph Kelly
3. Daniel Squadron
4. Brian Derrick
5. Heidy Torres
6. Timothy Snyder
7. Marc Elias
8. Liz Oyer

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