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Mueller, She Wrote

Mueller, She Wrote is a U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mueller, She Wrote is a U.S. political podcast launched in 2017 that focuses on the Mueller investigation and related Trump-Russia news. Hosted by Allison Gill, the show combines legal commentary, political analysis, and comedy from a liberal perspective. It gained a significant audience and won a 2019 Webby People’s Voice Award in News & Politics for podcasts.

Overview

Mueller, She Wrote is a political podcast that tracks the Mueller investigation and related developments involving Donald Trump and Russia. It is presented as a liberal-leaning show with a satirical style and recurring segment structure.

Hosts

The podcast is hosted by Allison Gill. Early coverage also identified comedians Jordan Coburn and Jaleesa Johnson as co-hosts, and later sources note that the original trio changed after Johnson left due to a pay dispute.

The Mueller investigation

The podcast is centered on the Special Counsel investigation led by Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible links between Russia and the Trump campaign.

Reception and distribution

The show gained a large audience, received a Webby award, and later included additional paid or spin-off content. It was also described in media coverage as an independent, highly researched political podcast.

Key facts

  • The podcast started in late 2017 and originally featured three women discussing the Trump-Russia investigation.
  • Allison Gill is the primary host and was previously an employee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • The show mixes political analysis, legal commentary, and comedy.
  • It won a 2019 Webby People’s Voice Award in News & Politics for podcasts.
  • The original co-hosts included San Diego comedians Jordan Coburn and Jaleesa Johnson; Johnson later left the show.
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Canadian context

The podcast is U.S.-focused, but Canadian readers may encounter it through coverage of U.S. politics, election interference, and media commentary on the Trump presidency.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mueller She Wrote?
Mueller, She Wrote is a political podcast covering the Mueller investigation, Trump-Russia news, and related legal and political developments.
Who hosts Mueller She Wrote?
The primary host is Allison Gill. Earlier coverage also listed Jordan Coburn and Jaleesa Johnson as co-hosts.
What is the Mueller report?
The Mueller report is the public report issued by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and related matters.
Is Mueller She Wrote a podcast?
Yes. Mueller, She Wrote is a podcast, specifically a political and legal commentary show.
How many episodes of Mueller She Wrote?
Available sources do not give one definitive total. One listing shows 62 episodes, while another Apple Podcasts listing shows 51 for a related collection or feed.
What is the Mueller investigation?
The Mueller investigation was the Special Counsel inquiry led by Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and possible coordination with the Trump campaign.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueller,_She_Wrote
    Supports: Podcast description, host name, original co-hosts, format, and focus on the Mueller investigation.
  2. Politico — https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/28/veteran-secret-podcast-trump-administrations-crosshairs-342332
    Supports: Allison Gill as host, the podcast's origins in 2017, and coverage of the Mueller probe.
  3. Webby Awards — https://www.webbyawards.com/qa-making-podcast-history-with-mueller-she-wrote/
    Supports: 2019 Webby People’s Voice Award and general description of the show.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16612586/
    Supports: Podcast series description and episode count listing.
  5. Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mueller-she-wrote-when-the-facts-were-fresh/id1659250199
    Supports: Episode count listing for a related Mueller, She Wrote feed.
  6. The Breakdown / Allison Gill — https://www.muellershewrote.com/about
    Supports: Allison Gill identifying herself as Mueller, She Wrote and describing her role as host.
  7. Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/muellershewrote/about
    Supports: Podcast origin, weekly release history, and description of the show's focus.