It's Open with Ilana Glazer

Meet Peggy Flanagan, the inspiring Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and current Democratic Primary candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate. Join Ilana and the Lt. Gov as they discuss and process the continued violence and tragedies that have plagued Minneapolis and many other cities across the United States. We hear about the incredible moms of Minnesota organizing on the ground to protect families in need, the fabric of Native American culture that remains an integral part of Minnesota’s strong democracy, and Peggy’s historic 2026 Democratic run to become the next United States senator from MN.

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Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

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In this solo episode of IT’S OPEN, Ilana breaks down her first encounter with “people who ski.” Omg. Then, more soberly, we reckon with the rampant and devastating ICE killings & continued violence and human rights violations in Minnesota, and plant the seeds for an emerging campaign to organize moms & neighbors nationwide to ensure fair and safe midterm elections in November 2026.

Enjoying It’s Open with Ilana Glazer? The best way to support the pod is also the easiest: Subscribe! It tells the platforms what we’re doing, which helps us grow, and ensures you never miss an episode. Loving it? Leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Thank you for being a part of our community.

Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

All Things It’s Open: linktr.ee/itsopenpod
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsopenpod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsopenpod

Ilana sits down with Kareem Rahma, creator and star of the social media sensation Subway Takes and the breakout show Keep The Meter Running. The two discuss Kareem’s multicultural upbringing and adventures across Egypt, Minnesota, and New York City, his pivot from being a business bro to manifesting his success as a comedian, how we must uplift the youth and their incredible ideas, and his love affair with becoming a girl-dad.

Enjoying It’s Open with Ilana Glazer? The best way to support the pod is also the easiest: Subscribe! It tells the platforms what we’re doing, which helps us grow, and ensures you never miss an episode. Loving it? Leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Thank you for being a part of our community.

Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

All Things It’s Open: linktr.ee/itsopenpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsopenpod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsopenpod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsopenpod

Jinkx Monsoon, the Broadway sensation, magnanimous actress, and most decorated queen in RuPaul’s Drag Race history, weaves a tapestry of wisdom and pure joy in this episode of It’s Open. Join Ilana and Jinkx as they discuss growing up queer and religious, the power and appeal of modern witchcraft, and Jinkx’s illustrious ascension to stardom.

Enjoying It’s Open with Ilana Glazer? The best way to support the pod is also the easiest: Subscribe! It tells the platforms what we’re doing, which helps us grow, and ensures you never miss an episode. Loving it? Leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Thank you for being a part of our community.

Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

All Things It’s Open: linktr.ee/itsopenpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsopenpod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsopenpod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsopenpod

Meet Gen Z elected official Chi Ossé, New York City’s youngest council member ever. At the intersection of culture and politics, Chi and Ilana discuss passing policy that benefits working-class people, honoring the legacy of Shirley Chisholm, and the best bagel order in Brooklyn.

Enjoying It’s Open with Ilana Glazer? The best way to support the pod is also the easiest: Subscribe! It tells the platforms what we’re doing, which helps us grow, and ensures you never miss an episode. Loving it? Leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Thank you for being a part of our community.

Host: Ilana Glazer
Producers: David Rooklin, Annika Carlson, Madeline Kim, Kelsie Kiley, Glennis Meagher
Video Producers: Lexa Krebs, Louise Nessralla
Audio Producers: Nicole Maupin, Rachel Suffian
Lighting Director: Kevin Deming
Editor: Tovah Leibowitz
Graphics: Raymo Ventura
Outro Music: Don Hur

All Things It’s Open: linktr.ee/itsopenpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsopenpod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsopenpod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsopenpod