My Leaving MAGA Odyssey

Leaving MAGA in Conversation with Pacifica Affiliate Network

Rich sits down with Pacifica Affiliate Network for a wide-ranging conversation about his time in MAGA, why he left MAGA and what the future of MAGA looks like.

Why Bailee Finally Left MAGA

Bailee Tyler once supported Donald Trump and considered herself deeply conservative. Leaving MAGA didn’t happen all at once. Today, Bailee speaks publicly about her experience because she wants others to know that people can change, and that leaving MAGA can be the beginning of a much better way of life. To watch this conversation, visit below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_szYaLGO1iE

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How MAGA Killed Addy's Empathy

Addy grew up in a far-right conservative household, where Fox News shaped her worldview long before she was old enough to vote. Homeschooled and surrounded by MAGA culture, supporting Donald Trump felt like the natural path. In this conversation, Addy shares what it was like growing up inside the movement, why she proudly voted for Trump in 2020, and the experiences that ultimately led her to question everything she believed. As she began listening to perspectives outside her own, she came to a painful realization: MAGA had taken away her empathy for other people. Today, she speaks publicly in hopes that others questioning the movement know they are not alone, and that change is possible. To watch this conversation, visit below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYJK8KhiDW0&t=1s

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Meet Brian, Who Left MAGA After Diversifying His News Sources

Why do people join the MAGA movement, and what can make someone begin questioning it? Brian Batts, a leader in the Leaving MAGA community, shares what originally attracted him to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, including anger following the 2008 financial crisis, distrust of political institutions, and the appeal of an outsider promising to disrupt the system. Brian also discusses his religious and political deconstruction, why he now speaks publicly about leaving MAGA, and the hope his story can offer families who feel they have lost someone to political extremism. To watch this conversation, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAr3VsRm1sM&t=21s

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Meet Jay, who was radicalized by MAGA, Gamergate and QAnon.

Jay Gilley shares his story of how he became drawn into MAGA ideology, how gaming culture, Gamergate-era anger, conspiracy media, and QAnon-style thinking shaped his worldview, and what finally helped him begin questioning it all. To watch this conversation, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXkZq4lQ8Vk&t=5s

Ex-Mormon's Odyssey of Leaving MAGA

Meet Jennie Gage, an ex-Mormon who left MAGA. To watch Jennie's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qusHI_fiCaQ

Surviving the Trauma of MAGA

Meet Steve Francisci, who survived the trauma of being in the MAGA community. To watch Steven's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uDcLXjz3Jc

Missouri Man Was Radicalized Online and Left MAGA

Meet Jerry Koch, who was radicalized online and left MAGA. To watch Jerry's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqrZ1F0aE2c

From QAnon to Leaving MAGA

Meet Erica Roach, who was deep in QAnon before she left MAGA. To read Erica's testimonial, visit here: https://leavingmaga.org/they-left-maga/erica-roach/

A Former White Supremacist Left MAGA After Jan. 6

Madison Morrison, a former White supremacist, left MAGA after Jan. 6. To watch Madison's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbdnlJK9Pu0&list=PL36GQAccexbwnjcPnwbUXu5g8xIk8Ydx4

An Epiphany in Prison Led Him to Leave MAGA

An Epiphany in Prison Led Danny Collins to Leave MAGA. To read Danny's testimonial, visit here: https://leavingmaga.org/they-left-maga/danny-collins/

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An Impoverished Upbringing Led to MAGA

Meet Tori, whose impoverished upbringing made her susceptible to the MAGA movement.

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Jan. 6 Rioter Who Refused Trump's Pardon

Jason Riddle rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, and did time in prison for his actions. Hear why he refused Trump's pardon, and left MAGA. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Network, visit the below link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuuli6TVURQ&list=PL36GQAccexbwnjcPnwbUXu5g8xIk8Ydx4&index=3

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A Millennial's Odyssey of Leaving MAGA

Meet David, a millennial who underwent a personal transformation in his odyssey of leaving MAGA. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Network, visit the below link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bNhgOas8lU&list=PLX_rWdQSOcZMZjdaSQUkgFlegPNmGSdRk&index=24

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The MAGA Remorseful Are Increasing in Numbers

MAGA Americans are regretting their votes for Trump after many lost government jobs because of his cuts to the federal workforce. Some are facing harassment from Trump voters for speaking out against him. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Network, please visit the below link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttYbAOdYV18&list=PL36GQAccexbwnjcPnwbUXu5g8xIk8Ydx4&index=2

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Leaving MAGA Conversation with American Values Coalition

Leaving MAGA sat down with American Values Coalition to discuss our MAGA odyssey, how to combat mis- and dis-information and why it's important to welcome the Trump remorseful. To watch this episode, please visit below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHrzlcyPJVg&list=PLX_rWdQSOcZMOcyZZwdVhJAfL5NGGoCKK&index=42

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Leaving MAGA's Conversation with a Syndicated Chicago AM Show

WPCT Chicago 820 Interview: Rich Logis and Stephania Messina of Leaving MAGA. Hear from Rich, Leaving MAGA's founder; and Stephania, an evangelical Christian who left MAGA after a crisis of faith. They discuss the importance of welcoming the remorseful who leave MAGA. To read and watch Stephania's story, please visit the below link: https://leavingmaga.org/stephania-messina/

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Evangelical Christian Man Who Left MAGA

A conversation with Anthony Brooks, an evangelical Christian from Texas who left MAGA, and is now challenging Trump policies in his community. Anthony's faith collided with MAGA, and he could no longer defend Trump. To watch our conversation on the Meidas Touch Network, please visit below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nkYamTl3w&list=PLX_rWdQSOcZMZjdaSQUkgFlegPNmGSdRk&index=20

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Leaving MAGA on How to Talk to MAGA Americans

Leaving MAGA's step-by-step blueprint for how friends and family of those in the thrall of MAGA can potentially rejuvenate their pre-Trump relationships. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Network, please visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQYXzutwwUc&list=PLX_rWdQSOcZMZjdaSQUkgFlegPNmGSdRk&index=19

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Black American on Why He Joined MAGA

James Hicks, a Black American, went from publicly donning the Confederate flag as a MAGA supporter, to leaving MAGA. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Network, please visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APyl7fmQ0eI&list=PL36GQAccexbwnjcPnwbUXu5g8xIk8Ydx4&index=2

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