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- Ilana Glazer Isn't Backing Away From Politics
Broad City star and comedian Ilana Glazer joins COURIER founder Tara McGowan on the latest episode of Gloves Off to sound off on the billionaire takeover of American media, the stakes of the 2026 midterms, and the progressive candidates challenging the Democratic establishment. Glazer gets candid about political anxiety and why she thinks celebrities who refuse to speak out are part of the problem. Plus, she reveals her dream presidential ticket for 2028.
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44 min - He Fought Wildfires. Now He's Fighting Washington's Billionaires.
A congressional race in Montana that Donald Trump won by nearly 12 points is now a toss-up, and former smokejumper and union leader Sam Forstag is fighting to become the state's first Democratic member of the U.S. House in nearly 30 years. Forstag joins COURIER’s Tara McGowan on this episode of Gloves Off to discuss how Elon Musk's DOGE cuts inspired his run for Congress, how he believes Democrats have failed working-class voters in the past, and how billionaire-backed super PACs are influencing his race against Trump-endorsed Republican Aaron Flint. Plus, he weighs in on Trump's proposed military drone testing facility in Montana, the dangers of artificial intelligence, and why he believes a new generation of working-class leaders is needed in Washington.
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25 min - The One Blue State Republicans Think They Can Win
Minnesota’s Senate race is unexpectedly close, and Trump-endorsed Republican Michele Tafoya is facing questions about her shifting positions on abortion, ICE, and the war in Iran. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan joins COURIER founder Tara McGowan on the latest episode of Gloves Off to call out her opponent’s record, address Minnesota’s fraud scandals, and explain how Democrats can hold Trump accountable while delivering real relief for working families. Plus, Flanagan lays out her plans to seek justice for Minnesotans killed by federal immigration agents and shares an emotional story that's fueling her fight for the Senate.
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34 min - Why Republicans Are Suddenly Worried About This Iowa House Race
A Trump-won Iowa district is suddenly one of the most closely watched House races in the country. Democratic State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott joins COURIER founder Tara McGowan to talk about Republican voters crossing party lines, the fight over Medicaid and affordability, Zach Nunn’s viral campaign controversy, the Epstein files, and why she believes Iowa is ready for change.
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27 min - Why New Hampshire Republicans Are Turning Against Trump
Could New Hampshire's high-stakes Senate race change the balance of power in Washington? On this episode of Gloves Off, Democratic Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Chris Pappas joins COURIER founder Tara McGowan to take on Trump's agenda, expose the influence of dark money, and explain why some Republican voters are breaking ranks. Plus, Pappas calls out his opponent John Sununu's political record and reacts to one of the most bizarre campaign ads of the election cycle.
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29 min - What It Means to Be Independent in 2026
Could an independent candidate really shake up the balance of power in the U.S. Senate? On this episode of Gloves Off, Montana U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar joins COURIER founder Tara McGowan to explain why he’s rejecting both parties, where he breaks with Democrats and Republicans, and how he’d use the power of a potentially decisive Senate vote. Bodnar also weighs in on Trump, political corruption, reproductive rights, and the controversy surrounding a lawsuit from his tenure at the University of Montana.
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33 min - Trump, Tariffs, and the Battle for Nevada
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has spent years taking the Trump administration to court, and now he’s running for governor. COURIER founder and publisher Tara McGowan sits down with Ford to talk tariffs, Nevada’s affordability crisis, his record as attorney general, and what he’s hearing from voters across the state. Ford also opens up about his own experience relying on public assistance and what leadership means to him.
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24 min - South Carolina Might Elect a Democrat for the First Time in 30 Years
COURIER founder and publisher Tara McGowan sits down with South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews to discuss her campaign, the Republican voters giving her a second look, and her fight to make healthcare more affordable. Andrews also opens up about taking on Washington's political establishment, challenging her own party, and why she's ready to fight for South Carolina families.
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31 min - Angie Nixon on Why Florida Isn’t Lost
COURIER Founder and Publisher Tara McGowan sits down with Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Florida, to talk about her upset primary win, why she believes Florida is still worth fighting for, and how Democrats can reach voters they’ve too often overlooked. Nixon also discusses campaigning in red and rural counties, taking on the political establishment, and what she says it will take to build a winning coalition statewide.
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41 min - What the Epstein Backlash Means for the Midterms
COURIER founder Tara McGowan sits down with national political correspondent Cam Stevenson to break down new polling showing the Epstein files could have a major impact on the 2026 midterms. They discuss why the issue is resonating across party lines, what it reveals about voter anger over corruption and accountability, and how it could shape the political landscape beyond November.
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About Gloves Off
From the publisher's feed
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.