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Gloves Off

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Gloves Off with Tara McGowan cuts through the noise, holds power accountable, and speaks directly to the millions of Americans who feel politically abandoned to turn outrage and confusion into civic action. In an era marked by democratic backsliding, media consolidation, and historic levels of burnout, Tara sits down with the most influential — and controversial — political, cultural, and media figures shaping our future. This is not punditry. It’s accountability, clarity, and courage — from someone who has been inside the democratic party system and is now exposing its flaws. Each episode ble...

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It’s Time To Take Back Tech: Kara Swisher On The Power of Silicon Valley 12.02.2026 24:20

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, Kara...

Aaron Parnas On Escaping The Trump Bubble & The Future of Journalism 10.02.2026 41:47

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 - breaki...

These Minnesotans Are Running To Fix A Broken System (ft. Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan) 04.02.2026 48:24

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 dow...

From STATE to STREETS: AG Keith Ellison and Aru Shiney-Ajay Won't Back Down On ICE. 28.01.2026 54:39

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 22.01.2026 37:57

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 Democrat...

It's Time to Take the Gloves Off. 21.01.2026 3:38

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 afrai...