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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 blends high-profile interviews, sharp analysis, and Tara’s candid, unfiltered POV. Whether confronting politicians, challenging corporate power, or explaining how information warfare shapes our politics, Gloves Off gives viewers the context they need — and a reason to stay in the fight.
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It’s Time To Take Back Tech: Kara Swisher On The Power of Silicon Valley
jeudi 12 février 2026 • Duration 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 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.
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Aaron Parnas On Escaping The Trump Bubble & The Future of Journalism
mardi 10 février 2026 • Duration 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 - 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.
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These Minnesotans Are Running To Fix A Broken System (ft. Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan)
mercredi 4 février 2026 • Duration 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 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.
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From STATE to STREETS: AG Keith Ellison and Aru Shiney-Ajay Won't Back Down On ICE.
mercredi 28 janvier 2026 • Duration 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 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.
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Jasmine Crockett Tells Dems to Catch Up or Move On
jeudi 22 janvier 2026 • Duration 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 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.
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It's Time to Take the Gloves Off.
mercredi 21 janvier 2026 • Duration 03:38
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 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?
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This Is How The States Can Save Us From Trump
jeudi 19 février 2026 • Duration 57:29
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.
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How To Stand Up Against Tyranny When No One Else Will with Miles Taylor
mardi 24 février 2026 • Duration 58:43
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 away with it. Now as a news commentator, Taylor joins Gloves Off to discuss what it was like to go public with what he knew back in 2018, what it’s like in Trump’s world, and how to defy corruption when we look it in the face.
For more like this, follow @taramcgowanri on Instagram. You can find Miles at @MilesTaylorUSA on X or at defiance.news
And check out COURIER's rebuttal to the State of the Union with https://www.defiance.org/
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New Mexico Rep to Trump on Epstein: "We're coming for you"
jeudi 12 mars 2026 • Duration 50:07
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 also breaks down the groundbreaking investigation happening in New Mexico, where the state legislature has launched the Epstein Truth Commission and reopened criminal investigations into Epstein’s infamous Zorro Ranch.
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The Epstein War: Trump’s Latest Distraction
mardi 10 mars 2026 • Duration 48:17
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 opinion maker dedicated to helping people reconnect to politics and realize how what is happening on a national and global scale affects them. All too familiar with going viral for a rant on CNN and the nightmare that is the online state of political discussion, McGowan joins host Tara McGowan (no relation) to discuss the reality of modern-day politics, how Democrats are failing to adapt, and what the worst case scenarios under the Trump administration might look like.
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