Do political questions make you panic during your pageant prep? You’re not alone—and this episode of The Pageant Masterclass is here to help. Host Ashley Williams Allen (Miss South Carolina USA 2002, pageant judge, and coach) breaks down exactly how to tackle hot-button political questions with poise, clarity, and confidence.

Whether you’re competing in Miss USA, Miss America, National American Miss, Miss Volunteer America, Miss Collegiate America, or another pageant system, this episode walks you through real political interview questions—from abortion and immigration to Elon Musk, Ukraine, Gaza, and more. Plus, you’ll learn:

✅ How to learn pageant media interview tips that impress judges

✅ What judges are really looking for when they ask political questions

✅ How to sound informed without having a political science degree

✅ What to say when you don’t know the answer

✅ How to tie tough topics back to your platform or personal story

✅ Why being gracious and well-spoken makes you stand out as a queen

You'll get real pageant practice questions about politics—plus a downloadable PDF (below) so you can rehearse with your truth squad..

Whether you're competing for your state title or gearing up for nationals, this is the pageant interview coaching session you didn’t know you needed. It’s time to turn your fear into confidence and your voice into your superpower.

If you're ready to slay your interview and show the judges you're informed, articulate, and ready to lead—this is the episode for you.

🎧 Grab your notebook. Hit pause after each question. Practice your answers. You’ve got this.

👑 For 1:1 coaching with Ashley, visit pageantmasterclass.com

📥 Download the PDF of political interview questions

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Unbiased Politics with Jordan Berman

The Briefing with Jen Psaki

The Charlie Kirk Show