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The PoliticsGirl Podcast

The PoliticsGirl Podcast

By: Meidas Media Network Leigh McGowan
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 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 if they don’t. It’s a political podcast yes, but more than that, it’s a podcast about America’s potential, where one passionate, and slightly mouthy, immigrant attempts to motivate the country to become what it promised to be but, so far, has yet to become. You’ll leave more knowledgeable, more engaged, and more sure that you, personally, can make a difference to the future of American democracy. Everyone’s got a little time for that right? Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday. We’re in a fight for our country. We sure as hell better know what we’re fighting for. xo© 2022 Meidas Media Network, Leigh McGowan Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Pride & Prejudice: An American Story with GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis

    Pride & Prejudice: An American Story with GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis
    Jun 3 2025
    LGBTQ Americans live in a paradox. On one hand we have a growing population of LGBTQ Americans, a group whose rights are codified nationally with a supermajority of Americans supportive of life outside the heteronormative box, and yet we’re seeing a rising level of hate and extremism against that same community and anyone - be they individuals or corporations - who stand up as public allies. How can that be in 2025? Today we talk to Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD, about what to do, where we go from here and the potential of a moment like this. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free and it, and the the rants delivered directly to your inbox so even if we’re shut out of social media, you’ll still get access to the most highly researched, factual information available. Independent media needs your support now more than ever. Go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much! xoPG Guest social: https://glaad.org/ As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl This episode is sponsored by… DeleteMe - TEXT: politicsgirl to 64000 https://calm.com/politicsgirl https://shopMDhearing.com code: PoliticsGirl
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    55 mins
  • Veterans Fighting Fascism: A Memorial Day Conversation with Kristopher Goldsmith

    Veterans Fighting Fascism: A Memorial Day Conversation with Kristopher Goldsmith
    May 27 2025
    Combat veteran Kris Goldsmith reminds us when fascism grows it grows in our backyards. That if we want to tear this movement up from it’s roots, we need to do it together. As Kris says, with unity comes strength, and whether you learned that unity fighting side by side on a foreign battlefield or standing side by side in your hometown, we need to support each other as we step up and fight for our country. And to those who served: Thank you for your service. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free and it, and the the rants delivered directly to your inbox so even if we’re shut out of social media, you’ll still get access to the most highly researched, factual information available. Independent media needs your support now more than ever. Go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much! xoPG Guest social: https://www.krisgoldsmith.com/ https://linktr.ee/KrisGoldsmith On Offence Substack: https://onoffense.substack.com/ The Find Out Podcast: https://linktr.ee/FindOutPodcast Task Force Butler Institute - Veterans Fighting Fascism: https://www.taskforcebutler.org/ As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl This episode is sponsored by… https://MUDWTR.com code: PoliticsGirl https://calm.com/politicsgirl https://shopMDhearing.com code: PoliticsGirl https://GoPure.com/politicsgirl
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    55 mins
  • What if we Tried Something Different?: A Conversation with Joanna Johnson

    What if we Tried Something Different?: A Conversation with Joanna Johnson
    May 20 2025
    Today’s guest Joanna Johnson, internet sensation and brilliant teacher otherwise known as Unlearn16, reminds us that capitalism isn’t our natural state. We pretend this economic system failing us is out of our hands, but we’re the one’s who built it. It’s man made. We can change the game because we made the game, and it’s possible the fascism we’re seeing is simply the result of end stage capitalism. We’re at a tipping point, and the time might be coming to flip the board. What if we weren’t afraid of change? What if we built something new? What if things really could get better? But you have to understand where you came from to know where you’re going, so that’s what we’re going to focus on today. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free and it, and the the rants delivered directly to your inbox so even if we’re shut out of social media, you’ll still get access to the most highly researched, factual information available. Independent media needs your support now more than ever. Go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much! xoPG Guest social: https://unlearn16.com/ As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl This episode is sponsored by… https://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirl https://laundrysauce.com code: PoliticsGirl20 https://WildAlaskanCompany.com/PoliticsGirl https://calm.com/politicsgirl DeleteMe - TEXT: politicsgirl to 64000
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My patriotism is full bore, your thoughts have been within my own for five years. As a vet it saddens me that other vets think their oath means to degrade or take over our country.

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Great insightful very important to know heading in to the 2024 election your guest are the best and i can't wait for your show every week your such a great fighter for our democracy and Lee i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart cause we won't make it through 4 more years of X so everyone read this and vote blue or Q and bring a couple of friends with you thanks again Lee PG out 💙🌊🙏👑🎤💯🇺🇸🌹👍⭐🍀

Great show as usually 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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I was born in Detroit and have lived in Michigan my entire life. I grew up in a Republican family. I paid little attention to politics until Trump entered the scene. I couldn't believe what was going on in this country. The things discussed in this Pod Cast I have lived through. Since we have had Governor Whitmore in power I feel the people's opinions are heard. Things have been changing for the better and the damn roads are being repaired. Covid slowed the Governor's promises down but never stopped her. I am a graduate from Michigan State University. The mass shooting hear was heart breaking. The university, students and community have come together. All of the people were demanding changes to gun policies. Michigan's Goverment has heard and responded. So I truly believe I am lucky to live in Michigan.

Lucky to live in Michigan.

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I knew Christian Nationalism was coming to the surface in America but had no idea it was this pervasive. Everyone should lusten to this podcast and start screaming as if you hair is on fire until you get everyone's attention!!!

Hair on Fire

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Her well-reasoned perspective of the most critical political moment of our time should be on every American's playlist.

Must-Listen Common Sense Political Analysis

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Great episode! We had a great election year in 2024, and I love to see MI getting its props! Great episode Leah!

Loving the MI love!!

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Two of my favorites together talking about the federal cases against Trump and his coconspirators. They break down the last several years and make it easy to understand. I'm only sorry to say there is no swearing.

Excellent recap of Trump justice

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I love this program. I find it refreshing to hear from people who refuse to be silenced! Keep up the great work!!

Thank you Polotics Girl!

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