Sometimes, trying to stay up to date on the news can feel like a second job, but the PoliticsGirl Podcast will help simplify it. Host Leigh McGowan talks about current events in America's democracy. She makes engaging in politics more accessible.
McGowan started talking about politics on YouTube in 2015, and then moved to TikTok five years later. Since then, she has become a social media star in the progressive world. The PoliticsGirl Podcast continues this conversation.
The host has interviews with political officials. She provides election coverage and recaps Senate investigations. Past PoliticsGirl Podcast guests include White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain.
In her Candidate Conversations series, McGowan highlights smaller races. Guests have included Teri Kanefield, Jen Jordan, and Rochelle Garza. And In her Candid Conversation series, McGowan chats with other commentators. Together, they have frank discussions about American politics. Those guests include Thom Hartmann, Jen Psaki, and Alexandra Billings.
McGowan goes through political history. She explains how America's past informs its present political issues. The host channels her spirit into optimistic discussions and makes political suggestions.
She watches both Republican and Democrat races. She explains how the democratic system works. She also says what should change. The show discusses issues in places like Texas, Ohio, and New York. It also discusses national topics like the Senate's January 6th investigation. McGowan also explains what comes next for the American democratic tradition.
The PoliticsGirl Podcast discusses everything from online political extremism to midterm elections. New episodes come out every Tuesday.
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