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Gloves Off

Gloves Off

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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. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Joe Rogan, MAGA & the Crisis of Young Men — Democrats Have No Plan ft. Charlie Goldensohn

    Joe Rogan, MAGA & the Crisis of Young Men — Democrats Have No Plan ft. Charlie Goldensohn
    Apr 7 2026
    The so-called “male loneliness epidemic” is everywhere, but what if that’s not the real story? What if what we’re actually seeing is an identity crisis — one that’s being shaped in real time by MAGA, the manosphere and some of the most influential voices in media today? In this episode, Tara McGowan speaks with political strategist Charlie Goldensohn who breaks down how figures like Joe Rogan and the broader influencer ecosystem have built massive trust with young men — not through politics, but through culture, community and authenticity. They unpack why Democrats are still thinking in outdated media strategies, how the right has successfully met men where they are and why attempts to “manufacture” a left-wing version of that influence keep failing. They also get into the rise of the MAGA manosphere, the role of online communities like 4chan in radicalization, and why community — not ideology — is often the entry point. Charlie explains why shame, accountability and better messengers might actually be necessary to reach young men. From Trump, MAGA and political media to masculinity, identity and the future of the Democratic Party, this is the conversation Democrats need to have — but still aren’t. Follow Gloves Off wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations like these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • MAGA Cheers for Trump Impeachment & Ignores Sexual Abuse Allegations with Jennifer Welch of I've Had It

    MAGA Cheers for Trump Impeachment & Ignores Sexual Abuse Allegations with Jennifer Welch of I've Had It
    Mar 31 2026
    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 Jen also dig into why Democrats are failing to define Republicans, how right-wing media dominates the narrative and whether Democratic leaders are actually fighting Trump’s authoritarian movement or enabling it. They unpack the role of Hasan Piker, the growing divide between the Democratic establishment and the progressive base and why younger voters are rejecting the same tired political playbook — and what it will actually take to win going forward. Follow Gloves Off wherever you get your podcasts for more unfiltered political analysis and breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Epstein Shredding: Why Joe Rogan And MAGA Voters Are Finally Turning on Trump ft. Ro Khanna

    The Epstein Shredding: Why Joe Rogan And MAGA Voters Are Finally Turning on Trump ft. Ro Khanna
    Mar 26 2026
    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. Khanna, a leading voice pushing for transparency and justice for Epstein survivors, breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes — from missing DOJ documents and alleged evidence destruction to the fight in Congress to force the release of files tied to powerful elites. The conversation goes beyond Epstein, connecting the dots between elite impunity, economic inequality, AI regulation, Big Tech power, and US foreign policy — including a warning that America may be repeating the mistakes of the Iraq War with devastating consequences. Khanna explains how bipartisan coalitions are forming to challenge corruption, why Americans across the political spectrum are losing trust in government and what it will take to rebuild a system that works for working people —not the “Epstein class.” Follow Gloves Off wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations like these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
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