Gloves Off

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. Tara and...

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. Kha...

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...

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...

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, a...

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 als...

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 opin...

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...

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 awa...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...