On the campaign trail for DNC chair Ken Martin said the Democrats need a work horse not a show pony and, now that he has the job, he’s being clear the ultimate goal is to win - to beat back this horrible, far right extremist Republican Party so the party can start making real change from a place of power. Join us as we discuss how he plans to do that.

The mainstream media is a joke. Our country’s under attack and they aren’t even talking about it. Now, more than ever, we need to support those of us doing independent work bringing the public the truth when it’s increasingly difficult to find. Help me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda by SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

Guest social:

https://democrats.org/

Twitter: @DNC

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

https://mdhearing.com code: politicsgirl

https://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl

https://3DayBlinds.com/POLITICSGIRL

https://wildgrain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl

https://faynutrition.com/politicsgirl

Stripping women of their rights has never been about one specific issue. It’s always been about control, and how you exercise control over women. But this war on women won’t just stop with us. Project 2025, which is being implemented line by line is about remaking society so it aligns better with one specific set of far right, nationalistic, religious values. The target is moving one, and these actions if not opposed, will end up harming everyone, because once you allow the government to strip one group of their freedoms, you inevitably open the door for them to strip everyone of their freedoms. That’s simply how it works.

The mainstream media is a joke. Our country’s under attack and they aren’t even talking about it. Now, more than ever, we need to support those of us doing independent work bringing the public the truth when it’s increasingly difficult to find. Help me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda by SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much! xoPG

Guest social:

https://emilyslist.org

Twitter: @emilyslist

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

https://PDSdebt.com/politicsgirl

https://3DayBlinds.com/POLITICSGIRL

https://oneskin.co code: politicsgirl

Delete Me: TEXT politicsgirl to 64000

The amount of criminal activity, criminally adjacent behavior, unconstitutional oversteps, and just piss poor leadership that happened over the weekend is astonishing. We’re 14 days into this presidency and taking in information is drinking from a firehose - overwhelming and it hurts - but that’s the point. The Trump Administration is using a deliberate tactic to overwhelm the public with chaos and crisis in order to push through radical changes when people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn’t politics as usual. This is a full on attack on the American government and its people and we need to talk about it.

The mainstream media is a joke. Our country is under attack and they aren’t even talking about it. Now, more than ever, we need to support the people doing independent work to bring the public the truth when it’s increasingly difficult to find. Help me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda we’re drowning in. If you find worth in this work, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

Guest social:

Website: https://mswmedia.com/

Substack: The Breakdown https://substack.com/@muellershewrote

Podcast: The Daily Beans

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-beans/id1473747182

Twitter: @MuellerSheWrote

@allisongill

@dailybeanspod

Please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

https://rocketmoney.com/PoliticsGirl

https://oneskin.co code: politicsgirl

https://wildgrain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl

Delete Me: TEXT politicsgirl to 64000

Well, the Dictator has arrived and it’s self reliance time. We need to grow partner groups, our own media ecosystems, and thicker skin. As guest Andrea Chalupa, expert on dictatorships and authoritarian leaders says, we can grieve what happened to our country and that our institutions didn’t save us, but we can’t cling to the status quo or disconnect from society alone and depressed. There is a future where we return to freedom, but we need to work for it. So be visible, stand out, and show your humanity, because as Andrea says, “In an age of cruelty, empathy is an act of rebellion.” No. It’s not over

The mainstream media is a joke. So now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the truth when it’s harder and harder to find. Help people like me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible in this horrible new reality.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much! xoPG

Guest social:

https://www.andreachalupa.com/

Twitter: @AndreaChalupa

                  @GaslitNation

Instagram: @andreachalupa

YouTube: @gaslitnation

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

https://publicrec.com code: politicsgirl

https://laundrysauce code: politicsgirl20

https://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirl

https://MudWtr.com code: politicsgirl

Well. It happened. He’s been inaugurated. He’s pardoned the insurrectionists. He’s starting his round ups and Elon gave, not one but two, stiff arm salutes. Now what?

The mainstream media is a joke. They’re already telling us we didn’t see Elon do what he did. Now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the truth when it’s harder and harder to find. Help people like me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible in this horrible new reality.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

Guest social:

Democracy Docket signup link: https://www.democracydocket.com/pg-subscribe/

https://www.democracydocket.com/

https://www.elias.law/team/marc-elias

Twitter:    @marceelias

                  @DemocracyDocket

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

https://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl

https://wildgreain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl

https://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirl

https://ShopMDHearing.com code: politicsgirl

https://MudWtr.com code: politicsgirl

America is about to change and we need to counter what’s coming with philosophy not politics. We have to lead with our values, not our party. We can’t give into fear or lose hope, but must reengage in the shared principles of freedom, justice and independence. Opinions are not facts. Information is not knowledge. MAGA has created their own reality dictated from the top down. The opposition needs to find a way to build something real from the ground up.

The mainstream media has let us down. Now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the truth when it’s harder and harder to find. Extremists have been able to shape the mindset of this nation because the far right invested in their voice. Allow people like me the opportunity to fight back and be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

Guest Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bender

https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/david-bender-880000044220

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

https://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirl

https://rocketmoney.com/politicsgirl

https://oneskin.co code: PoliticsGirl

https://PDSDebt.com/politicsgirl

We’re at the start of a new year, a new quarter century, and a new administration and a lot is up in the air, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to chat with one of the smartest people I know, about where she thinks America stands in the course of history and what to expect next.

The mainstream media has let us down, so now more than ever we need to support those doing independent work. The extremists have been able to shape the mindset of the majority of this nation because the far right invested in their voices. Give people like me a chance to fight back. If you find what we do worthwhile, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

Guest social:

Letters from an American:

https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/

Insta: @heathercoxrichardson

Twitter: @HC_Richardson

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

https://WildGrain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl

https://rocketmoney.com/politicsgirl

https://CookUnity.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl

Our country is about to go into a crisis. The question is what are we going to do about it? Will we change with the pain, or will we hold firm to what we know of ourselves and find a stronger, better version of our country in the process? The future we’re going into will not be normal so I’m not going to wish you a Happy New Year. I’m going to wish you strength and courage and community, because that is what will get us through.

The mainstream media has let us down, so we need to support those doing independent work. The extremists have been able to shape the mindset of fair amount of this nation because the far right invested in their voices. Give people like me a chance to fight back. If you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. 

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!

DeleteMe : TEXT PoliticsGirl to 64000

https://PublicRec.com code: PoliticsGirl

https://LaundrySauce.com/POLITICSGIRL code: POLITICSGIRL

“In the days when darkness seems to be winning, don’t lose your spark." The future might be filled with bad news, but as guest John Pavlovitz says, it will be less traumatizing if we stay connected to our source - whether that’s our faith, our family, our friends, or our morality. We can’t, as John says, “sacrifice ourselves on the altar of our empathy.” The reasons we’re feeling disheartened are valid. Our feelings are a reminder that we’re good humans, and the world needs good humans. We just need to be sure we care for ourselves as we care for others. If not, we’ll burn out be no help to anyone.

The mainstream media has let us down, so we need to support those doing independent work more than ever. The extremists have been able to shape the minds of fair amount of this nation because the far right invested in their voices. Please give people like me a chance to fight back. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with the rants, directly to your inbox so even if I’m off social media you will still get my work. I can’t do this without your help.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

GUEST SOCIALS:

https://johnpavlovitz.com/

X: @johnpavlovitz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnpavlovitzofficial

Instagram: @johnpavlovitz

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/John-Pavlovitz/e/B0768J9N6Z%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

This episode is sponsored by…

https://RockeyMoney.com/POLITICSGIRL

https://ShopMDHearing.com code: POLITICSGIRL

https://Wildgrain.com/POLITICSGIRL

Instead of having a meltdown and getting mired in every potential crisis coming from the next administration, we have to see the big picture while taking action at the local level. Ask yourself: What is real right now, and what can we do about it? That while Trump and his henchmen can do vast amounts of damage to our institutions, our way of life, and our rule of law - damage we must be on guard for and fight against - as we work to restore American democracy one of the most important things to acknowledge is that it’s always been flawed. That we have always favored the select few over the many and that, in itself, must change. That this new kleptocratic, oligarchic government will only highlight what has always been true, that this country was created to favor an American aristocracy, but with good leadership and proper messaging, we can wrestle the power back with the majority of the nation behind us. There is no doubt the monsters will overreach, we simply must make be sure their hubris is their downfall.

We know the mainstream media has let us down, so independent work like mine needs your support more than ever. The extremists have been able to shape the minds of too many people in this nation because the far right invested in their voice. Please give us a chance to fight back. If you find worth in the work we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with the rants, directly to your inbox so even if I’m off social media you will still get access to my work. I truly can’t continue to do this without your help.

If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!

Thank you so much!

xoPG

Guest social:

The Rothkopf Group: https://trgmedia.com

Deep State Radio:https://pod.link/1245002955

Twitter: @djrothkopf

Amazon for books:https://www.amazon.com/David-J.-Rothkopf/e/B001H6O2A0%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!

All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl

This episode is sponsored by…

https://oneskin.co code: PoliticsGirl

https://Wildgrain.com/politicsgirl code: PoliticsGirl

https://ShopMDHearing.com code: PoliticsGirl

https://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirl code: PoliticsGirl