Gloves Off
Gloves Off with Tara McGowan is a political podcast that aims to cut through media noise and hold power accountable. It speaks to Americans who feel politically abandoned, turning outrage and confusion into civic action. The show features high-profile interviews with influential and controversial political, cultural, and media figures. Each episode blends sharp analysis with Tara's candid, unfiltered perspective, challenging corporate power and explaining how information warfare shapes politics. The goal is to provide context and inspire listeners to stay engaged in the fight for democracy.
Episodes
Angie Nixon on Why Florida Isn’t Lost
COURIER Founder and Publisher Tara McGowan sits down with Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Florida, to talk about her upset primary win, why she believes Florida is still worth fighting for, and how Democrats can reach voters they’ve too often overlooked. Nixon also discusses campaigning in red and rural counties, taking on the political establishment, and
What the Epstein Backlash Means for the Midterms
COURIER founder Tara McGowan sits down with national political correspondent Cam Stevenson to break down new polling showing the Epstein files could have a major impact on the 2026 midterms. They discuss why the issue is resonating across party lines, what it reveals about voter anger over corruption and accountability, and how it could shape the political landscape beyond November.
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Why Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Democrats Should Stop Playing It Safe
COURIER founder and publisher Tara McGowan sits down with Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to talk about his upset primary win, taking on corporate money, and why he believes Democrats need to rethink how they win voters. Plus, El-Sayed reflects on his viral Fox News showdown with Jesse Watters and what it will take to win Michigan in November.
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The Epstein Class and the Politics of Corruption
Tara McGowan sits down with Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United & Let America Vote, to talk about the corruption voters can no longer ignore. From Trump’s pay-to-play presidency to the “Epstein class” and the flood of big money in politics, they break down why Americans increasingly believe the system is rigged against them.
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Don Lemon on How CNN and CBS Are Becoming Propaganda Machines
Across America, the free press is capitulating to the most corrupt administration this nation has ever seen. The irony? The man CNN pushed out for speaking truth to power is now more free — and powerful — than ever. And he won’t stop no matter how hard Trump tries to silence him.
That’s why COURIER CEO and founder Tara McGowan wanted to sit down with Don Lemon, former CNN anchor and current
This Is How To Actually Beat Trump in 2026 (ft. Rashad Robinson)
Why do Democrats keep losing? Heading into the 2026 midterms, the left is wondering how we can march, protest, go viral but still watch our wins get rolled back faster than we can win them. That's why Tara McGowan sat down with longtime movement strategist and activist Rashad Robinson, former head of Color of Change and author of the brand-new book From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights
Epstein Zorro Ranch Files Exposed! (ft. Rep Andrea Romero)
The Epstein files are revealing a decades-long failure to hold powerful people accountable. Tara McGowan talks with New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero, who helped launch the country’s first state-level truth commission focused on Epstein, about what happened at Zorro Ranch, why authorities failed to investigate, and what it will take to finally uncover the truth and deliver justice for
Are the 2026 Midterms Already Rigged? (ft LaTosha Brown)
The Voting Rights Act turns 61 this week — except it’s been gutted by a Supreme Court that gave red states a pass to redraw their maps and push Black voters out of political power. So Tara McGowan sat down with the one person who’s been organizing people to fight back. LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter is the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, organizer, singer and one of the most i
Inside Graham Platner’s Downfall ft. Cheyenne Hunt
Two of the Democratic Party's rising stars just watched their campaigns collapse — and the same woman was behind both.
In this episode of Gloves Off, Tara McGowan sits down with attorney, organizer and Reckoning Action founder Cheyenne Hunt to talk about the survivors who brought down Eric Swalwell and Graham Platner as well as what it takes to hold powerful men accountable in 2026.
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How One Lawsuit Could Sink Todd Blanche's Nomination (ft. Katie Phang)
Only one person — one private citizen — had the guts to take Todd Blanche to court over the Epstein files. And she’s winning. That's why Tara McGowan sat down with trial lawyer, former prosecutor and independent journalist Katie Phang, whose lawsuit against Todd Blanche is now the single biggest legal threat to the Epstein cover-up — and his Senate confirmation…See, Trump ran on releasing the Epst
How Working Families Party Is Crushing Primaries Across America (ft. Maurice Mitchell )
If you've been wondering who's actually building the alternative to Trumpism — not just the opposition — this next guest is your answer.
Maurice Mitchell is the national director of the Working Families Party, the insurgent political force behind Zohran Mamdani's historic New York City mayoral win and a wave of working-class candidates beating establishment Democrats in primaries from the South
Trump Tried to Arrest Him Twice, Now He's Running for Congress.
With ICE threatening to flood New York City with more federal agents than it's ever seen, this congressional candidate is already two arrests deep and just walked out of federal court not guilty…
That's why Tara McGowan sat down with Brad Lander, former NYC Comptroller, Democrat who helped Zohran Mamdani defeat Andrew Cuomo and now the leading challenger to incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman in Ne
How MAGA Money Took Over Democratic Primaries
The Democratic Party has spent a decade trying to stop Donald Trump, so why does it still feel like nobody has a real, working plan?
That’s why Tara McGowan sat down with Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy and Democratic candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District. They had an honest conversation about the future of the Democratic Party, corruption in politics, billi
Big Tech is Spending $10 Million in a Primary to Keep This Candidate Out of Congress
What does it mean for democracy when some of the most powerful companies in the world are trying to shape who gets elected before voters cast their ballots?
Tara McGowan wanted to know so she sat down with New York Assemblymember Alex Bores. They unpacked the growing battle between democratic institutions and the tech industry, the role of AI money in politics and whether government can still ho
Can Democrats Flip Iowa? I Asked Both Senate Candidates.
Donald Trump won Iowa by 13 points in 2024. Democrats haven't won a U.S. Senate race in the state since 2008. But with an open Senate seat, an open governor's race, and growing signs of political volatility, Iowa may once again be an important battleground state.
This week on Gloves Off, Tara McGowan sits down with both Democratic candidates running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat: Zach Wahls and Jo
Why Republicans Are Suddenly Nervous About Texas
After Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn, what was already a nasty GOP primary suddenly turned into an all out Republican civil war. And Democrats think the chaos could finally create a real opening in Texas for the first time in decades.
That’s why Tara McGowan sat down with Democratic strategist and Way to Win co-founder Tory Gavito for a deep dive on how Texas could decide the f
Inside The Supreme Court’s Long Game to Rig Elections ft ACLU’s Alanah Odoms
What happens when the Supreme Court starts laying the legal groundwork to roll back the Reconstruction Amendments themselves? And what does it mean for American democracy when Republican lawmakers openly talk about overturning the 14th Amendment while carving up Black voting power across the South?
That’s why Tara McGowan sat down with civil rights attorney and ACLU of Louisiana Executive Directo
The Anti-Establishment Revolt Coming for Democrats ft. David Pakman
Are Democrats only winning because MAGA is fracturing more and more each day? Can they really rebuild trust with voters, define a coherent vision and answer to the growing anti-establishment anger inside their own coalition?
Tara McGowan sat down with David Pakman, host of the David Pakman Show, for a brutally honest conversation about the future of the Democratic Party, the rise of economic popu
MAGA Won’t Die With Trump. Here’s What Comes Next ft Tim Miller
MAGA isn’t dying with Trump and Democrats still don’t know who’s leading them next… so what’s going to happen in 2028?
That’s why Tara McGowan sat down with Tim Miller of The Bulwark — a former Republican strategist turned anti-MAGA insider — to break down the fractures ripping through both parties, the future of MAGA after Trump and why Democrats still haven’t built a bench that can actually win
Inside the Epstein Coverup: What Melania is Hiding
The Epstein files are raising new questions about Melania Trump and why she suddenly decided to publicly deny any close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein…
That’s why Tara McGowan sat down with investigative journalist Nina Burleigh, to unpack the hidden history connecting Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Paolo Zampolli and the New York modeling world of the 1990s.
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The Epstein Class Avoid Consequences While Congress Members Resign Over Sexual Abuse. Here's Why.
A fifth accuser has now come forward against Eric Swalwell as he and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid allegations of sexual abuse. But why does accountability move this fast for some while others at the very top refuse subpoenas, dodge oversight and face no immediate consequences? This collapse of Congress exposes something much deeper than one scandal…
That’s why Tara McGowan sat down wit
MAGA Civil War Erupts as Trump Pushes Base Too Far ft Joy Reid
Trump is spiraling... From picking fights with the Pope, posting AI images of himself as Jesus and escalating war rhetoric on Iran, we're watching the MAGA world break in real time.
In this episode of Gloves Off, Tara McGowan sits down with Joy Reid to unpack what this moment actually means and why it’s bigger than just Trump. And Reid doesn’t hold back, calling out the dangerous overlap betwe
Leeja Miller Knows How Epstein, SCOTUS, and The DOJ Are Connected
Trump’s Department of Justice is starting to look less like an independent institution and more like a political weapon...
After Pam Bondi was abruptly fired and replaced by Trump’s personal lawyer Todd Blanche, questions are mounting about who’s really in charge and whether the DOJ is now operating at the direct command of Donald Trump. That's why Tara McGowan sat down with Leeja Miller who brok
Joe Rogan, MAGA & the Crisis of Young Men — Democrats Have No Plan ft. Charlie Goldensohn
The so-called “male loneliness epidemic” is everywhere, but what if that’s not the real story? What if what we’re actually seeing is an identity crisis — one that’s being shaped in real time by MAGA, the manosphere and some of the most influential voices in media today?
In this episode, Tara McGowan speaks with political strategist Charlie Goldensohn who breaks down how figures like Joe Rogan and
MAGA Cheers for Trump Impeachment & Ignores Sexual Abuse Allegations with Jennifer Welch of I've Had It
MAGA chaos explodes at CPAC as the crowd cheers for Trump’s impeachment — exposing cracks inside Trump’s base and the GOP’s deeper hypocrisy: sexual abuse. Tara McGowan sits down with Jennifer Welch of the I’ve Had It podcast to break down the viral CPAC moment, the controversy surrounding Matt Schlapp and why Republicans continue to get away with behavior that would destroy anyone else.
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The Epstein Shredding: Why Joe Rogan And MAGA Voters Are Finally Turning on Trump ft. Ro Khanna
What is really being hidden in the Epstein files and why is Congress fighting a bipartisan battle to expose it?
On this episode of Gloves Off, Tara McGowan sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna of California for a wide-ranging, high-stakes conversation on the Epstein files cover-up, government corruption, bipartisan accountability and the growing crisis of public trust in American institutions.
COVER-UPS, CORRUPTION, & CRIME: Top Democrat Gives Peek Inside Epstein Investigation
Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Tara McGowan on Gloves Off for an honest conversation on the Epstein files coverup, DOJ accountability and the growing constitutional crisis in America.
As Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Raskin breaks down what he calls “one of the greatest coverups in American history,” detailing the Justice Department’s refusal to comply with subpoenas, Attorney
Latest Trump Policy Stunt Sends Americans Reeling, Senator Calls For Justice
In this episode of Gloves Off, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow talks with Tara McGowan about running for US Senate, the future of the Democratic Party and what real leadership looks like in a moment of political chaos. From the Epstein files and government corruption to Trump’s influence on Congress and the erosion of democratic institutions, McMorrow breaks down why “all politics is local
The Senate candidate taking on the AI industry & billionaire corruption
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed joins Gloves Off with Tara McGowan for an unfiltered conversation on Donald Trump, the Epstein files, healthcare and the future of American democracy. From the war in Iran to Trump’s endless scandals, he explains why Americans are being distracted from the issues that matter most in their daily lives.
He’s a physician, public health leader and US Senate candidate in Michigan,
New Mexico Rep to Trump on Epstein: "We're coming for you"
What is Trump hiding in the Epstein files?
In this episode of Gloves Off, Tara McGowan sits down with Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, a member of the House Oversight Committee leading the charge to uncover the truth behind the Epstein files.
Rep. Stansbury digs into the missing files and DOJ obstruction, the push to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi and forcing Trump himself to testify. She
The Epstein War: Trump’s Latest Distraction
The Democrats have been letting the Trump Administration walk all over them, playing a game with outdated rules that no longer apply. But are the actions of the White House symbolic of a “last gasp” of capitalism and the patriarchy as we know it? And is there a way for Dems to stand up and take advantage of it?
Today’s guest is Leigh McGowan, AKA PoliticsGirl, a writer, journalist, and online o
The War No One Wanted But Trump
President Trump has started a violent, senseless war in Iran. It is an unpopular decision across party lines that fundamentally betrays the American people, puts innocent lives at risk, and benefits no one but Trump’s investors.
Today’s guest, Hudson Valley Congressman Pat Ryan, is a U.S. army veteran who served two combat tours in Iraq. Together, Tara and Pat discuss the reality of what another
How To Stand Up Against Tyranny When No One Else Will with Miles Taylor
This week, host Tara McGowan sits down with author, security expert, and infamous Trump whistleblower Miles Taylor.
Taylor has first hand experience fighting gloves-off with Donald Trump: after serving as a specialty security advisor during his first administration, Taylor learned first-hand just how far over the line Trump was willing to cross – and how many people were willing to let him get
This Is How The States Can Save Us From Trump
This week on Gloves Off, host Tara McGowan is joined by Chris Armitage: journalist, prolific writer, researcher, and former veteran.From working within the military and carceral systems to reporting on the Trump administration, Chris has spent plenty of time trying to fix our systems from within. Now as he continues to research state's rights, soft succession, and opposition federalism, Chris is h
It’s Time To Take Back Tech: Kara Swisher On The Power of Silicon Valley
Big Tech has been a prominent force in our culture for decades, but it's only more recently that they've become a prominent and problematic force in our government. Kara Swisher is a journalist known for interviewing almost every tech CEO over the course of a quarter century. If there's anyone who knows the ins and outs of how these people think, it's her.
Sitting down with host Tara McGowan, Kar
Aaron Parnas On Escaping The Trump Bubble & The Future of Journalism
Under the Trump administration, it seems like a new news story breaks every few minutes. The task of keeping up with all that information, let alone breaking it, feels impossible. Enter Aaron Parnas, who many would argue is the face of a new era of real-time journalism.Sitting down with host Tara McGowan, Aaron discusses his path from growing up within the Trump bubble to where he is now - breakin
These Minnesotans Are Running To Fix A Broken System (ft. Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan)
Amidst the chaos being enacted by ICE in the streets of the Twin Cities and beyond, an on-going Senate race has grappled with how to lead Minnesota through the Trump administration's onslaught. This week, host Tara McGowan is joined by the two women in that race, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Representative Angie Craig.In the wake of ICE's continued violence, the candidates sat down
From STATE to STREETS: AG Keith Ellison and Aru Shiney-Ajay Won't Back Down On ICE.
This week on Gloves off, Tara spoke with both Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellis and Sunrise Movement’s Executive Director Aru Shiney-Ajay to discuss the on-going battle with ICE in Minneapolis and beyond. Both leaders break down the different areas that they're furthering the cause, whether that's driving legal action in the Minnesota legislature or organizing protestors and resources on the
Jasmine Crockett Tells Dems to Catch Up or Move On
For the inaugural episode of Gloves Off, Tara is joined by none other than Representative Jasmine Crockett.A passionate leader and fighter for the causes she believes in, Crockett is known for being as authentic as she is impactful on the floor.
This episode, she sits down with Tara to discuss her legislative "power moves", what it means to represent her home state of Texas, and what the Democra
It's Time to Take the Gloves Off.
In a time of corruption, cruelty, and misinformation, it's hard not to become overwhelmed and disillusioned. The return of Trump to office has the rights of all Americans at risk, and it feels like the opposition is almost non-existent. The good news? Our newest podcast, Gloves Off, is here to help.
Host Tara McGowan, publisher of COURIER Newsroom and long-time political media expert, is not afr
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