Brian Derrick & Glennis Meagher | Political Strategists
Vibes Only
The polls are broken, the stakes are unprecedented, and vibes drive the future of American politics. Every Thursday, political strategist Brian Derrick (founder of Oath) and new media strategist Glennis Meagher (co-founder of Generator Collective) break down the biggest stories in American politics, elections, and culture . This isn't your standard cable news commentary. Get an insider's look at the US political machine , current news of the week , and the digital strategy shaping our world - delivered with the honesty, insight, and humor of two people who've actually worked in the trenches of...
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Episodes
Kimmel is Resurrected! Rejoice! 25.09.2025 24:27
Turns out the power of the people is scarier than the power of Brendan Carr… at least that’s what Brian and Glennis think after Kimmel got put back on the air this Tuesday. Brian and Glennis also think the government shutdown is looking pretty likely, and will tell you what exactly that means. Send us a text! Watch us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok too Follow Brian on...
Getting Into the Killing of Charlie Kirk 18.09.2025 29:33
Glennis and Brian discuss the killing of Charlie Kirk and how big tech companies should be held accountable. Plus, another government shutdown discussion, and the return of an old segment, back by popular demand! Send us a text! Watch us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok too Follow Brian on IG Follow Glennis on IG
Is Trump In His Reputation Era? 11.09.2025 21:04
Brian and Glennis hop on the mic this week to talk about the things that are ACTUALLY tanking Trump's reputation: job market, grocery prices, and abandoning first responders on the 24th anniversary of 9/11 to name a few. Brian and Glennis also check the vibes on the meeting of the oligarchs at the White House last week and, of course, that birthday note to a special someone... Note: This epi...
Were We Supposed To Let These Vibes Go Unchecked? 04.09.2025 25:56
Welcome back to Season 2 of Vibes Only! Glennis and Brian are back on the mic, catching you up on what they’ve been up to since Season 1 and giving you a sneak peek at what’s ahead this season. With new segments and deeper conversations, Season 2 will bring back the vibes you know and love – and then some! Follow us on Instagram @VibesOnlyThePodcast! Send us a text! Watch us on Youtube Follow us...
Reflecting on the Consequential Moments from the 2024 Cycle 27.11.2024 31:00
In the final episode of Vibes Only, Brian and Glennis look back at some of the most consequential moments of the 2024 election cycle. In a truly unprecedented year, so much happened in a short time - so it's easy to forget the many many things that would've been unusual in any other election year. They also respond to the many many messages of support you shared last week and reflect on...
Breaking Down Trump's Disastrous Cabinet Picks 20.11.2024 44:17
After an important announcement about the future of Vibes Only from COURIER, Brian and Glennis give you the TL;DR on some of Trump's most high profile cabinet selections (so far). Then they discuss the massive divide in the American media ecosystem in it's giving and pull up their group chats. Please send us a note at our text link, or an email (bonus points for voice memos) to vibes@co...
A Post-Election Check-In 07.11.2024 24:22
Tuesday was obviously not the good vibe so many of us were hoping for. We're here now just to talk a little bit about it... Not to get to ahead of ourselves and examine what went wrong - just to check in and talk briefly about what's next. Send us a text! Watch us on Youtube Follow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok too Follow Brian on IG Follow Glennis on IG
Donald Trump is Closing DARK 30.10.2024 40:08
Donald Trump is closing with the message that he knows best. His campaign crescendoed this week with a dark, racist, hate-filled rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris continues to barnstorm battleground states, and on Tuesday night, she drew a sharp contrast by giving an inspiring speech in Washington DC - at the same location Trump gave his infamous January 6th...
We All Fam (w/ Ilana Glazer) 23.10.2024 39:50
This week we are pleased to be joined by the amazing actor, comedian, and activist, Ilana Glazer. As a co-founder of Generator Collective (alongside our very own co-host, Glennis Meagher), Ilana talks about making politics fun and accessible through entertaining videos, civic engagement opportunities, and even dance parties. We talk about Generator's work, viral audio from Glazer's hit s...
Fox News, Joe Rogan, Charlamagne tha God... Oh My! 16.10.2024 39:12
Whether it's Harris barely up, or so-called movement that suggests Trump gaining ground, the polls have consistently said the same thing... This election is going to be close. Still, the media will follow the horse race closely and look for any signs that point to "trouble" for Harris. That's why we're here to keep you grounded in what matters: turnout and persuading the...
Is the Media Meeting This Moment? 09.10.2024 34:21
Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate, Governor Tim Walz, are on a serious media blitz right now - hitting popular podcasts like Call Her Daddy and Smartless as well as mainstream programs like 60 Minutes and The View . Which of these are giving the campaign the most bang for their buck? And which outlets are giving its audience the most information about who these candidates are? With so...
JD Vance Only Has Snake Oil to Sell 02.10.2024 33:07
We check in on the vibes of the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance. Rachel Maddow may have said it best when she said, "one was smooth, the other won." That's because, while to some, JD Vance came off as smooth - he lied about a number of issues including on immigration, healthcare, climate and energy. He also failed to definitively say tha...
The Real Vibes in Critical Swing States 25.09.2024 34:05
If you're feeling a disconnect between the vibes and the polls, this episode is for you. Brian and Glennis share stories from their door-knocking experience in a Pennsylvania swing district, and give some important updates from the key battleground states that will ultimately decide this election. And yes, that means we get into the whackiest political story (ever?) and discuss how gubernato...
Harris Rakes, Trump Cozies Up to Laura Loomer 18.09.2024 36:19
This episode of Vibes Only is brought to you by Oath . Visit oath.vote to learn about maximizing the impact of political donations. The vibes this week: Of course - there was another failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Also on Sunday, Trump seemed to have an out-of-nowhere delayed reaction to Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris, taking to Truth Social to type “I...
Kamala CRUSHED It 11.09.2024 28:30
The vibes are high after an epic debate performance from VP Kamala Harris. We break down the highlights, lowlights (Trump's many lies), and the stark contrast between the candidates on stage on Tuesday night. And... America's favorite "childless cat lady" broke her silence and weighed in on the race. Listen in for a live reaction to Taylor Swift's official endorsement of...
Trump Spiraling, Leaning Into Disgusting Attacks 04.09.2024 34:32
Donald Trump has been going way off his advisors' scripts - going all in on personal attacks and promoting content one would expect to find only in the darkest corners of the internet. And on reproductive rights, he's struggling to even find the right script. This week, we discuss Trump's recent unhinged behavior both on and offline as well as how Harris handled her much-hyped CNN...
Vance Gaslighting on Trump's Record. We Have the Receipts (w/ Deja Foxx) 28.08.2024 39:11
This week, we are pleased to be joined by Deja Foxx. Deja is an activist, political strategist, and founder of GenZ Girl Gang. At age 19, she became the youngest staffer and first Influencer and Surrogate Strategist on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' 2020 presidential campaign. Last week at the DNC, she became the very first content creator to speak at the convention. The vibes this week:...
Inside the DNC: Joyous and Exuberant Vibes 21.08.2024 35:49
This week, Vibes Only is pleased to bring you a special episode from inside the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL. We discuss the policies and the bold vision for the future of America laid out in the speeches from both legacy Democratic Party leaders and the up-and-comers. And because this convention didn't just fall out of a coconut tree, we dig into some of the context beh...
Trump Campaign in Free Fall 14.08.2024 39:35
While Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have stolen the spotlight in recent weeks, Trump is trying to recapture attention by any means necessary. So he finally re-agreed to the September 10 debate on ABC, and he broke his silence on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) which included a bizarre, rambling conversation between he and billionaire Elon Musk. Project 2025 is also back in the news this w...
Harris Leans Into Vibes with Tim Walz 07.08.2024 35:55
Vice President Kamala Harris has gone all vibes in selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in her 2024 presidential bid. We discuss what went into that decision and everything we know about the straight-shooting, cable tv messaging mastermind veteran-turned-teacher-turned-public official. We also discuss Trump's train wreck appearance at the NABJ conference, some news out of...
Democracy Moonshot (w/ Sami Sage) 31.07.2024 47:30
The stakes are unprecedented, and according to our guest, Democracy is in Retrograde. Here to help us check the vibes this week is Sami Sage, co-founder of Betches and co-author of the new book, Democracy in Retrograde . We discuss the high vibes surrounding VP and presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, the new (accurate) attack line calling Trump/Vance and Republicans "weird," Biden&ap...
Kamala IS Brat 24.07.2024 41:26
The vibes have taken quite a turn. We discuss the seismic vibe shift since Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday and Kamala Harris became the presumptive nominee. The K-hive, congressional Dems, party leaders, donors and delegates have all rallied behind Vice President Harris in the hours since Biden's announcement creating a buzz of optimism not seen in... well, quite some time. We'...
Trump & Vance Can't Hide from Project 2025 Ties 17.07.2024 30:15
The vibes this week... Days after former President Donald Trump was struck in a mass shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, he named Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. Brian and Glennis discuss the political reactions to the Trump rally shooting and the VP pick representing, perhaps, the most radical ticket in U.S. history. To top it all off, on Monday Judge Aileen Cannon went out on a li...
GOP Fully Embraces MAGA with Extremist Platform 10.07.2024 40:07
This week, Brian and Glennis check the vibes of American politics as Joe Biden emphatically insists "I'm not going anywhere," while folks in DC and across the country continue to murmur. Meanwhile, the GOP announced its extremist agenda with a full embrace of MAGA, and Trump is likely on the verge of a VP selection. They take on Project 2025's president who publicly fantasized...
With Fear For Our Democracy, We Dissent 03.07.2024 31:01
The vibes this week are... oof. SCOTUS has both granted Trump broad immunity and overturned the Chevron deference. Both decisions make the prospect of another Trump term (who now has a roadmap to dismantle the federal government with Project 2025) that much more dire. We catch up on last week's debate: from Biden's performance and the reactions of pundits, strategists, donors, and voter...
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