LOVE this podcast. Leah is passionate, speaks truth and it is feels EMPOWERING and INSPIRING. Thank you Leah for your passion and bringing this podcast alive!

Loved your speech. You are right on the money!

In 2016 I read Thomas Jefferson’s explanation of a main responsibility of the electoral college: it is NOT to simple repeat what’s been done. Jefferson stressed that the college must prevent a demigod, even backed the public, from ever being allowed into the Office of President. They are the last safe guard against a dictatorship taking over America according to Jefferson. Why isn’t anyone currently in charge making sure this is done, taking it the Supreme Court (don’t laugh) if necessary.

I love your podcast, and agree with your sentiments entirely. I, too, am deeply concerned with the direction our country has taken. I’m a 76 yo veteran, worked as a court reporter for 35 years so I suppose you could consider me “deep state” whatever that means. I wonder if we’ll have midterm elections? I think the detention centers are for democrats, not immigrants. They will be called reeducation camps. Carry your birth certificate, I’m carrying a copy of my DD-214 (discharge papers). I’m forging a republican voter registration card. Making up a MAGA club and forging a membership card to said club. Don’r carry a gun. I hope we don’t have a bloody civil war. We have to fight back. If we capitulate, the trumpers will kill us.

Obviously most people know you are a liar. Just Another limousine liberal who think she knows better than the most people. Nice grift lady. You lost the election and the only people who listen to this are either not real bots fake reviews or not sane. Go away.

It’s always a huge red flag when somebody can’t say one negative thing about their side, listen to independent thinkers who hold both sides to account not just party mouth pieces

I look forward to Leigh’s podcast every week - one of the few I follow consistently. I have learned so much and am so grateful for how she shows up and educates us about what is going on. I also find her “rants” very validating, when my mind is just boggled and outraged. Her values of compassion, justice, truth shine. So glad I have her to listen to in this trying time.

I just started listening to this podcast a couple of months before the 2024 presidential election. I am so impressed with Leigh McGowan’s passion and her deeply analytical analysis of contemporary politics. She doesn’t use theatrics and fear mongering as persuasion; rather, she states pleasant and unpleasant facts. Based on facts, the listener needs to make a personal decision on how important our country’s democratic institutions are, and what you are willing to do to value and protect them going forward. This is an absolutely crucial time in American politics where authoritarianism is on the rise domestically and globally. We need to act and not just lament about the state of political affairs. Thank you for being a beacon of light, reason and rationality, Leigh! Bravo!

Trust HC Richardson. She is a scholar of American history. Believe her warnings because, as she said, not only is our democracy on the line, the world’s political future is at risk if the radical right wing autocrats take the presidency and our government.

Leigh is awesome! She’s just what we need to keep us informed and engaged. I look forward to PG every Tuesday.

Too many adds!!

Lee is one of most astute political podcasters in the mix. I always appreciate hearing her take on the state of the country and the fight to defeat fascism and protect freedom, human rights and democracy. I think she is much better than the majority at clearly and straight-forwardly stating the grave risks that the freedom hating fascist Trump leadership coalition represents as well as how to defeat this dark force. Thanks Lee for the courageous hard work! I do not always agree, but I usually do, and always find your thoughts, analysis and perseverance to be valuable.

Thank you for sharing your clear views on democracy and the serious threats facing America today. I cannot believe people follow and worship Trump as if he is their savior; it is a cult. I follow your rants and look forward to hearing your podcast every Tuesday. I wish everyone could hear you speak. How about at the Democratic National Convention?!

I appreciate all the rants, questions and discussions Leigh brings out in her podcast! Politics is such a hard topic, of mega importance and there is so much detail we all do not hear about through main stream media! Listen up, I dig deep into these subjects and Leigh brings many discussions with experts who can enlighten and activate you to ‘know better’ when someone tries to spread lies.

I will never give this podcast less than five stars because Leigh is amazing and researches her topics thoroughly. But, the episode with David Rothkopf was disappointing (the guest was top notch!). When I was listening to the episode about Israel and Gaza, all I could hear was Leigh going back to Jewish people being bullied or the rise in antisemitism (which is unacceptable, of course). She didn’t mention-or maybe I missed it-the rise in Islamophobia or the attacks on the students by men AND women who are spitting on them and yelling that they hope the students get r*ped. I truly appreciated her guest, David Rothkopf, who kept the topic from becoming too one sided and was informative. I admire Leigh A LOT but was just taken aback at her bias in this episode.

Thank you for last week’s pod- Trump's America: AGENDA 47 A conversation with Ahmed Baba! I think people know a second Trump term would be horrible BUT it wasn’t until I heard the words verbatim, with your explanation of how horrific it would be, that I truly got it! Though overwhelmed, I have a better sense that I need to get the word out but am still not sure how or where to start… I wonder why only a very small few of my favorite podcasters and news pundits are not laying it down like you have?! If it IS getting said, it’s said with a spoonful of sugar. The way you and Mr. Baba presented it is how we need to hear it; everyday, as a unified front, and with the same urgency! On another note, we are kidding ourselves if we are missing the connection to all these SCOTUS cases that have either stripped away or all but diminished laws pertaining to, a woman’s and/or family’s right to choice, race, immigration, prayer, the environment, and trans-gender and gay rights and the 2025, Schedule F, and Agenda 47! None of this works without BIG money and people behind the scenes pulling Trump’s strings that are undergirding this!

I loved the show interviewing Greg Jackson of the White House Gun Violence Prevention Program. Some days every podcast is covering the same thing. But this is information I would not hear anywhere else. It’s important to hear both about the serious problem of gun violence but also hear the research and how that is being translated into effective action. Plus highlighting the actual positive work coming out of the Biden Administration is so important right now. Thank you.

...of the Fairness Doctrine in the Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg shows. Every time we don't boldly advocate for reinstating the Fairness Doctrine, we "obey in advance" all the gangster capitalist machinations that put a price on truth and profit from lies. We should applaud and support these truthsayers, but until enough of us agree to make truth the law and only viable business model, and prosecute those who profit from lying to the public as "news," there's no real hope. Same with guns - we "obey in advance" every time we don't call out the right's absurd, liar's interpretation of the 2nd Amendment and pull that out by the root. Same with climate - we "obey in advance" every day that we don't charge oil companies for their fraud and omnicide. All the little people doing the daily work still needs to happen, but it will never be enough without acquiring political power and then enforcing the laws and prosecuting the liars and gangsters. We will never win the game that’s rigged in their favor. We have to set and enforce the rules.

Politics Girl did not used to interest me. But I do find her show is getting better and better now that it is part of the MeidasTouch Network. She’s probably having regular meetings with MeidasTouch editor in chief Ron Filipkoski and his production team. Her latest shows are the best.

Your comprehensive overview of IsraeI/Gaza situation was by far the best I have heard or read to date. Particularly appreciated extending contextualization to include Ukraine and domestic U.S. politics. I won’t spend another dime on NY Times, Washington Post, Cable TV subscription, etc unless and until they bring themselves up to standard being set by you and other, ‘non-mainstream’ journalists. Thank you and keep up the great work!

Fabulous work in to the historic back ground !!! M. Goldman

The subject matter addresses matters pivotal to our continued democracy. Leigh provides comprehensive coverage of each topic, and presents it beautifully for maximal understanding. I support Leigh's work at the highest level - PG Champion - because if there was one podcast I wanted every American to listen to, this would be it. PG out, and keep up the phenomenal work, Leigh!

Loved the podcast, I’ve been a huge fan of John Pavlovitz for years.

Thank you for your excellent work! And I am always impressed with your guests. You are speaking truth.

Get ready to be blown away - Leigh has a gift

If I would like to make a suggestion, in the New Year I would like to see Dean Phillips on the show.

I really enjoyed the AI nuclear discussion. Very thought provoking. Thank you for this. -Niles

I originally came across her on TikTok and was following her there before I realized there was a podcast. Great episodes with a variety of guests. Highly recommend

I’m speechless and humbled, what a beautiful gift of a conversation. Thank You.

The most profound podcast I’ve ever listened to. Thank you for opening up this topic. Truly eye opening!!

You are fighting for peace, justice and American democracy and I love everything you are doing for our country’s culture and values. Leigh, all love surround you.

I love Leigh’s podcast. I have found myself talking back while listening like we are driving around trying to save our democracy. I love her commentary and world view. By far my favorite podcast. Keep dripping the water on the stone sister!

I don’t like what this podcast does; I love it!! This is the type of analysis that gets me interested, engaged, and active. Thank you.

One of the best pod casts out there!!! She explains things so easily and understandably for the common person.

Continue to do your work

Leigh is amazing. She is meticulously prepared for her guests and casts a wide net in the fight to save democracy. Love these deep dives and always come away with hope for the future.

Nuts & bolts information. Put on your thinking cap!

Leigh does such a good job distilling the problems we face in plain language with a sense of humor and sharp wit. Super informative and educational.

I’d seen politics girl in the list of podcasts, but never listened to the show until politics Girl was interviewed by the guy at five minute news. (Also excellent!) thanks for the discussion you had, I needed that boost! I’ve been working on climate and energy issues for 20 years, and in and out of politics for most of my life (worked for 2 members of Congress, one great, the other not-so-great). What is happening to our country, our economy, our climate, our future, is frightening and dystopian. I appreciate this podcast as one that gives me hope, and inspires me. Politics girl, you hit your goal on this one! I’m all in!

I love when these amazing women get together

This is by far the smartest analysis out there, with incredibly clear focus on democracy. Love the show

This content was so valuable.

Common sense and entertaining. Breaks down topics and in an enjoyable way.

I love your work! It's is so in formative, but humorous at the same time.

It’s not pleasant and it hurts but we must pay attention.

Thank you for this history lesson.

Thank you for shedding light on these stories

Sound reasoning and easy to listen to.

You have nailed EVERY topic I began at the beginning Pure identifiable source w insights most can’t get to without the stepping stones Leigh puts down It is smart, accurate & sensitive to the disastrous mement we are all in My personal & professional thanks for your drive to disseminate The Truth

This subject is so underreported! Leave it to Politics Girl to dig in! We need more information on this and awareness! Everyone should listen to this episode and share it!