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  • This Is How The States Can Save Us From Trump

    This Is How The States Can Save Us From Trump
    Feb 19 2026
    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 helping to pave a way forward for the people to push back against a lawless Federal branch, and retake control of how their government serves them.You can find Chris at @chrisarmitage1 on Substack and @carmitage.bsky.social on Bluesky. For more like this, follow Tara McGowan at @taramcgowanri on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 Min.
  • It’s Time To Take Back Tech: Kara Swisher On The Power of Silicon Valley

    It’s Time To Take Back Tech: Kara Swisher On The Power of Silicon Valley
    Feb 12 2026
    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 discussed the evolution of tech companies from typical business ventures to major players in the control of our country. She not only shared her unfiltered view of corporate greed and its entanglement with the Trump administration's global power, but offered hope for what the rest of us can do to push back on Big Tech - especially when we're all using their platforms. Subscribe to Gloves Off wherever you get your podcasts, ⁠@COURIERHQ ⁠on YouTube, and follow Tara at ⁠@taramcgowanri ⁠on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 Min.
  • Aaron Parnas On Escaping The Trump Bubble & The Future of Journalism

    Aaron Parnas On Escaping The Trump Bubble & The Future of Journalism
    Feb 10 2026
    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 - breaking news stories and sharing updates with his millions of followers multiple times a day. He weighs in on the current state of digital journalism, staying true to authentic reporting, the Trump administration's attacks on the free press, and more.Subscribe to Gloves Off wherever you get your podcasts, @COURIERHQ on YouTube, and follow Tara at @taramcgowanri on Instagram.You can find Aaron at @aaronparnas on IG & X, or at @aaronparnas1 on YouTube and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 Min.
  • These Minnesotans Are Running To Fix A Broken System (ft. Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan)

    These Minnesotans Are Running To Fix A Broken System (ft. Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan)
    Feb 4 2026
    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 to answer how they plan to fight for the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and the country at large, while speaking on the reality of the devastation being faced both on the ground and in the White House.For more like this, subscribe to Gloves Off anywhere you get your pods, subscribe to COURIER on YouTube, or follow Tara at @taramcgowanri on Instagram. You can also find Peggy Flanagan at @peggyflanagan and Angie at @angiecraigmn, or on their respective websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 Min.
  • From STATE to STREETS: AG Keith Ellison and Aru Shiney-Ajay Won't Back Down On ICE.

    From STATE to STREETS: AG Keith Ellison and Aru Shiney-Ajay Won't Back Down On ICE.
    Jan 28 2026
    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 ground. Together, Tara dives into what the legal reality of ICE enforcement looks like, the power of organizing your community, and how people across the country are fighting for justice.You can find Tara at @taramcgowanri on Instagram for more analysis like this. Subscribe to Gloves Off on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your pods. And subscribe on YouTube for video episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 Min.
  • Jasmine Crockett Tells Dems to Catch Up or Move On

    Jasmine Crockett Tells Dems to Catch Up or Move On
    Jan 22 2026
    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 Democratic party could look like under different, more effective leadership. You can find Tara on Instagram @taramcgowanri for more analysis like this, and you can stream Gloves Off on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your pods. This episode is sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. To learn more and get involved, visit ⁠⁠au.org/courier⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 Min.
  • It's Time to Take the Gloves Off.

    It's Time to Take the Gloves Off.
    Jan 21 2026
    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 afraid of asking the hard questions: who is willing to do what it takes to get our country back, and who is willing to capitulate? Spotlighting political leaders, change-makers, and community activists, Gloves Off highlights those that push back, fight hard, and remind us that courage is contagious. The rights of all Americans are at stake, and Tara is ready to find out who's up for the fight. Are you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 Min.