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Trailer: Introducing Grave Injustice with Lisa Graves

Ahead of the Supreme Court handing down decisions on several critical cases this summer, a new limited series podcast breaks down what’s at stake. Hosted by legal expert Lisa Graves, the series explains the cases, examines how they connect to larger attacks on rights and freedoms, and exposes the decades-long right-wing capture of the Supreme Court. The podcast is produced by pro-democracy digital news network COURIER and Court Accountability, a judicial research and advocacy organization. Each episode will do a deep dive on a different issue and the relevant cases before the court, including reproductive rights (FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine), voting rights (Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP), gun violence prevention (United States v. Rahimi), and more. Host Lisa Graves, one of the nation’s foremost experts in exposing how special interests distort public policy, brings her extensive knowledge to the series. Graves is the founder and Executive Director of True North, a national investigative watchdog group that shines a bright light on the dark money fueling regressive agendas targeting vital institutions in our republic, such as our courts. Subscribe to this limited series wherever you get your podcasts including Apple and Spotify. Follow COURIER on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, and Twitter/X.You can find out more about COURIER at couriernewsroom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3 min
1 DAY AGO

Inside The Supreme Court’s Long Game to Rig Elections ft ACLU’s Alanah Odoms

What happens when the Supreme Court starts laying the legal groundwork to roll back the Reconstruction Amendments themselves? And what does it mean for American democracy when Republican lawmakers openly talk about overturning the 14th Amendment while carving up Black voting power across the South? That’s why Tara McGowan sat down with civil rights attorney and ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Alanah Odoms for one of the most urgent conversations we’ve had on Gloves Off yet. Together, they break down the Supreme Court’s devastating Louisiana redistricting decision, the coordinated GOP effort to dismantle the Voting Rights Act and why Alanah says this moment was decades in the making. They unpack how this ruling immediately triggered new racial gerrymandering efforts in states like Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana, why John Roberts has spent his career trying to weaken voting rights protections and how Project 2025 fits into a broader movement to consolidate Republican power for a generation. They also dive deep into the history of Reconstruction, the 14th Amendment, white backlash politics and why the attacks on Black political representation are connected to attacks on reproductive rights, immigration rights and democracy itself. Questions and topics as follows: Timeline on the Louisiana vs. Callais case — 4:34 Who were the people behind the Callais case? — 12:27 Reaction to challenging Louisiana’s new congressional district map — 15:05 How were you, your colleagues and impacted communities preparing for the Supreme Court’s decision in Callais? — 17:06 What do we do now in response to the Louisiana vs. Callais decision? — 30:26 Do we need entirely new institutions to restore moral clarity in our government? — 36:47 PSA to white women — 48:19 Where does Alanah source her courage from? — 52:05 From the future of voting rights to Supreme Court reform, this conversation is a warning about where the country is headed — and what it will take to fight back. Follow Gloves Off for more conversations like this, rate our show if you're enjoying what you hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51 min
20 FEB

Is ICE More Like the Gestapo or Slave Patrols? Yes.

People keep comparing ICE to the Gestapo. But is that the right historical analogy? We we talk with public historian Ashley Baron aka @ashleytheebarroness who went viral making the argument that the comparison overlooks a home-grown analogy. We also speak with Claire Aubin who is a Nazi-era historian and host of the podcast, This Guy Sucked, to break down what the Gestapo actually was — and why the ideology behind it matters more than any one-to-one comparison people point to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Feb

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35 min
06/06/2025

The Evolution of Mark Zuckerberg

Once a hoodie-wearing coder preaching openness and connection, Mark Zuckerberg is now a gold chain wearing, jiu jitsu obsessed metaverse warlord who is vibing with Trump-adjacent influencers. What happened? Host Akilah Hughes digs into Zuckerberg’s transformation — from the early Facebook years through his big metaverse bet and into his (chicken nugget eating?) macho phase. Ryan Broderick, host of Panic World and author of Garbage Day; and tech reporter Steven Levy, journalist and author of Facebook: The Inside Story, join to break down this evolution. And as always, Akilah is asking the question “how is this better?” and wondering if Zuckerberg still cares about making the world “more connected,” or if he ever really did. Guests: Ryan Broderick, host of the podcast Panic World and author of the Garbage Day newsletterSteven Levy, journalist and author of “Facebook: The Inside Story" Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Does Mark Zuckerberg only eat chicken nuggets? 02:18- Ryan Broderick, Panic Word + Garbage Day 04:48 - Steven Levy, Wired + Facebook: The Inside Story 06:21 - Digital Gentrification – Myspace vs. Facebook 08:03 - Zuckerberg's Public Perception by Era 09:53 - Metaverse 15:04 - Zuckerberg's Midlife Crisis? 15:38 - The New Mark Zuckerberg 18:02 - AI Slop 23:51 - Does He Still Have a "Greater Good" Mission? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06/06/2025

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27 min
30/05/2025

Will I Ever Get to Yosemite?

On February 14th, 2025 Donald Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sent a letter to 1000 probationary National Parks staff – firing them – only to reinstate them weeks later. Pretty INefficient… But that wasn’t just a distraction. It wasn’t just a fumble. It was the opening salvo for a plan, laid out in Project 2025, to dismantle protections for National Parks. It’s all got Akilah Hughes wondering – if she wants to cross going to Yosemite off her bucket list…is it now or never? Guests: Kristen Brengel, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, National Parks Conservation Association Steven Beissinger, Professor of Conservation Biology and A. Starker Leopold Professor of Wildlife Ecology, UC Berkeley Adam Auerbach, conservation non-profit leader, former RMNP Ranger Follow this show wherever you get your podcasts. Apple | Spotify | COURIER YouTube CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 01:47 - PROJECT 2025/TRUMP ADMIN PLAN 02:12 - BACKGROUND ON THE US NATIONAL PARKS 03:32 - PROJECT 2025/TRUMP ADMIN PLAN 04:22 - PARK RANGERS 09:03 - PRIVATIZATION AGENDA 10:33 - WILL I GET TO SEE YOSEMITE? 11:00 - CLIMATE CHANGE 15:43 - UNDERSTANDING THE NETWORK OF AGENCIES (NOT JUST PARKS) 18:39 - FINAL THOUGHTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30/05/2025

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23 min
14/11/2025

These Cheap Vertical Videos May End Hollywood (As We Know It)

Hollywood (as we once knew it) may have collapsed, but a new form of “storytelling” is thriving in the rubble. This week on How Is This Better? Akilah Hughes investigates the rise of clipping—the 30–90 second chunks of movies and TV that Gen Z and Gen Alpha increasingly treat as the entire art form. With The Ankler's newsroom coordinator, Matthew Frank, we dig into how studios, independent clippers, and even teenagers are monetizing sliced-up IP, why these clips rarely convert to actual viewership, and what that means for the survival of traditional shows. Then we look at the next evolution: vertical dramas—60-to-90-second cliffhanger “episodes” produced for TikTok-native audiences, now attracting major investment from companies like Disney. Kill Switch podcast host, Dexter Thomas, walks us through the booming non-union economy around these soap-opera-meets-micro-content series, the surprising demographics powering their success, and why middle-aged women—not teens—are the earliest adopters. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:20 - Clipping 01:23 - Matthew Frank 9:49 - Dexter Thomas 11:28 - Vertical Dramas 17:20 - Who is Watching Micro Dramas? 26:24 - Is It Better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14/11/2025

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31 min
31 MAR

MAGA Cheers for Trump Impeachment & Ignores Sexual Abuse Allegations with Jennifer Welch of I've Had It

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

31 Mar

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45 min
16 APR

MAGA Civil War Erupts as Trump Pushes Base Too Far ft Joy Reid

Trump is spiraling... From picking fights with the Pope, posting AI images of himself as Jesus and escalating war rhetoric on Iran, we're watching the MAGA world break in real time. In this episode of Gloves Off, Tara McGowan sits down with Joy Reid to unpack what this moment actually means and why it’s bigger than just Trump. And Reid doesn’t hold back, calling out the dangerous overlap between power, religion and propaganda. “Donald Trump has… many, many times, played around with this idea that he is God,” she says, pointing to a movement that’s increasingly blurring the line between political loyalty and blind faith. They also dig into other issues fracturing Trump’s base, like the war with Iran to endlessly backing Israel when Americans can't even afford food and rent for themselves. But this conversation goes beyond Trump. It’s about the system that enables him. As Reid puts it, “It’s the Epstein class… they hoard all the resources… and feel free to prey on people.” This episode is a raw, unfiltered look at who actually holds power in America and what it’s going to take to take it back. Follow Gloves Off wherever you get your podcasts and rate us if you're enjoying what you hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Apr

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40 min
7 APR

Joe Rogan, MAGA & the Crisis of Young Men — Democrats Have No Plan ft. Charlie Goldensohn

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

7 Apr

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40 min
20/06/2025

Erasing Jackie Robinson

Baseball legend Jackie Robinson broke barriers on the field, but his legacy off the field is under attack. In this episode, Akilah Hughes explores how the Trump administration is trying to rewrite history in its crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Guests Roy Wood Jr., Jeremy Taché, and The Nation’s Kali Holloway unpack why it’s important to defend history and what DEI efforts are designed to achieve. Guests: Roy Wood, Jr., actor and comedian Kali Holloway, columnist, The Nation Jeremy Taché, Miami-based sports reporter and host CHAPTERS: 00:00 - OPEN 00:22 - INTRO 03:00 - THE PUSH TO REWRITE HISTORY 04:02 - KALI HOLLOWAY 07:35 - DEI HIRE, JACKIE ROBINSON 09:14 - JEREMY TACHÉ 14:52 - ROY WOOD JR. 19:28 - WHY ARE THEY SCRUBBING HISTORY? 23:47 - HOW IS IT BETTER? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20/06/2025

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29 min

We're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the solutions. From Donald Trump promising to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." Akilah Hughes has had enough. She's finally asking...How Is This Better?

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Trailer: Introducing Grave Injustice with Lisa Graves

Inside The Supreme Court’s Long Game to Rig Elections ft ACLU’s Alanah Odoms

Is ICE More Like the Gestapo or Slave Patrols? Yes.

The Evolution of Mark Zuckerberg

Will I Ever Get to Yosemite?

These Cheap Vertical Videos May End Hollywood (As We Know It)

MAGA Cheers for Trump Impeachment & Ignores Sexual Abuse Allegations with Jennifer Welch of I've Had It

MAGA Civil War Erupts as Trump Pushes Base Too Far ft Joy Reid

Joe Rogan, MAGA & the Crisis of Young Men — Democrats Have No Plan ft. Charlie Goldensohn

Erasing Jackie Robinson

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