iGen Politics team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi welcome former Congressman Joe Kennedy III to ask about his time in Congress, and what it was like representing our country with his family’s legacy. Was going into office what he expected? And what does he feel our nation and our young people should be doing to build up our United States and make it the hope and home of everyone who wants to join our political experiment?
Read MoreiGen team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi welcome Chris Matthews the legendary host of MSNBC’s Hardball and author of “This Country: My Life In Politics & History” to get his take on life, politics, and journalism. From Swaziland to speech writing, he shares the incredible stories of his life, relates the events and experiences that shaped his career, and gives his advice to anyone who wants to chase their dream in government and public service.
Read MoreJill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi welcome Brittany Packnett Cunningham on the newest iGen Politics Episode. Brittany is the perfect guest to talk about the state of race in America, what laws need to be enacted to ensure racial justice and equality, the calls to reimagine policing in America, and her role and that of other and that of other young people in the Black Lives Matter movement.
Read MoreiGen team Jill and Victor bring on U.S. Senator from Oregon, Jeff Merkley, to talk about the growing effort to suppress voting in states across the country and what he and his colleagues in the Senate are doing to counter the Republican effort. We also talk about if our representatives are up to the challenges that confront the next generation. If they aren’t, why is the greatest deliberative body in the world so slow to do the things our country needs? Is it really just McConnell and the Republican — or are there bigger issues for us to handle — especially if you want to go into politics and make a difference?
Read MoreiGen team Jill and Victor bring on the former Secretary of Defense under former President Trump Chris Miller to get the inside scoop on what happened to our country on January 6th and his response to the insurrectionists. Did those in charge do enough to stop it? Was his response adequate? How did things evolve on the ground? And most importantly, how do we make sure something like it never happens again? Chris Miller takes on our questions and defends his response to the January 6th Insurrection.
Read MoreiGen team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi welcome Texas Valedictorian and viral star Paxton Smith from Texas high school LHHS to discuss her surprise graduation speech taking on her state’s “Heartbeat Bill," the future of women’s rights, how young people fit in the fight for reproductive rights, and social media. During their conversation, we find out about her inspiration, her future in activism, and what people need to do to be effective in making change– no matter how old you are or where you live.
Read MoreJill and Victor bring on the anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour, Judy Woodruff, to examine the changes we’ve seen in the country while she’s been covering it for us. But despite our nation’s recent division and polarization, we have made it through tougher times, and with a new administration and a slowing of the pandemic, we all have a future that is slowly starting to look brighter by the day. In this conversation, we talk about the state of the news industry, the decline of local news, how to bring back truth and facts in news, Judy's time in journalism, and advice for young journalists.
Read MoreGarry Kasparov, Legendary Chess Player and Chairman of Renew Democracy Initiative, and Uriel Epshtein, Executive Director of Renew Democracy Initiative, are dedicated to protecting the fundamental values of democracy at home and abroad. They join us today to discuss the global trends of authoritarianism, what causes democracies to decline and authoritarians to flourish, the current situation in Russia with Vladimir, Putin and Alexei Navalny, the state of democracy in the United States, and what can be done to promote democratic values everywhere.
Read MoreFormer Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi on the latest episode of iGen Politics, just over 150 days after the January 6th insurrection to talk about the current landscape of domestic extremism, the road ahead for alt-right, white-nationalist groups, the need for an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate what caused the January 6th insurrection and how to prevent another one from happening, and the role President Biden's Department of Homeland Security and other agencies have in stopping domestic extremism from continuing to harm our country.
Read MoreSusan Page, the author of the new book, “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power" and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi for an all-new episode of iGen Politics to talk about not only her life as a journalist, but also Susan's insights into Speaker Nancy Pelosi after 10 interviews with her for her autobiography. We discuss everything from Susan's first interview to Nancy's unapologetic style to what her legacy will be for generations to come.
Read MoreManhattan’s District Attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr. is looming large in former President Donald Trump's life as he is leading one of the most high-profile criminal investigations into Trump's financial dealings. In addition to his investigation of Trump, Cy has also worked to transform the Manhattan District Attorney's office to include cybercrime, sex trafficking, and terrorism while also leading numerous other high-profile courtroom victories, including People v. Weinstein. Prior to being elected District Attorney in 2010, Cy worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the office he now leads, served as special assistant to the New York Attorney General, co-founded the McNaul Ebel Nawrot Helgren & Vance law firm in Seattle, and joined Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello as a partner when he returned to NY. We join him on this episode to talk about his upbringing, some of his proudest moments as District Attorney, his investigation into former President Trump, the Harvey Weinstein case, and what's in store for him after he retires at the end of the year.
Read MoreClarissa Ward has dedicated her career to illuminating stories and voices in war-torn countries, including Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Russia, and Lebanon. Most recently, as CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Clarissa became the first international journalist to have gained access into Myanmar, where she reported on its military coup and pro-democracy movement. Having received multiple Peabody and Emmy awards for her awe-inspiring coverage, Clarissa Ward joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi on this episode of Intergenerational Politics to talk about her career in journalism, her brand new must-read memoir, "On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist," her thoughts on the state of journalism, and her advice for aspiring young journalists.
Read MoreJulián Castro, a former presidential candidate and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama, joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi on this episode. Julian is someone who understands Texas politics like none other, so we talk with him about the latest assault on voting rights, what corporations can and should do to defend voting rights and democracy, his thoughts on President Biden's immigration and housing policies, and his time in politics.
Read MoreCongresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi on this all-new episode of Intergenerational Politics to talk about her time being one of the nine House Impeachment Managers, how the team sorted through the evidence and charges of former President Trump, the strategies used during the trial, what her views are about the acquittal and future accountability, and her time in public service and advice for younger generations.
Read MoreNobel Prize Economist and New York Times Opinion Columnist Paul Krugman joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi in the latest episode of Intergenerational Politics to talk about his new book, “Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight For a Better Future." We discuss why Paul wrote the book, what it was like going from academia to punditry and what he has observed in the punditry world, why there are "Zombie" ideas in the world, what role pundits and commentators have in communicating clearly and effectively, and his thoughts on the Republican and Democratic Party in our polarizing time.
Read MoreMehdi Hasan, born in England, is currently the anchor of "The Mehdi Hasan Show" on Peacock and MSNBC. In his role, he is using his British skills and style of interviewing to transform the American news media for the better. In this episode of Intergenerational Politics, Mehdi talks with Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi about his upbringing in England, his time in journalism, what he thinks of the rise of right-wing media and misinformation, and how he approaches journalism and anchoring.
Read MoreMarc Elias, voting rights expert and founder of Democracy Docket, is saving democracy and voting rights from peril. In this episode, Jill, Victor, and Marc discuss the increasing efforts from state legislatures across the country to suppress voters of color from voting, what the latest bill in Georgia means for its voters, what legal and political strategies Republicans are employing to suppress the vote, and the work he is doing at Democracy Docket and what the public can do to advocate for. a stronger democracy.
Read MoreFormer FBI Director James Comey has received intense criticism from Democrats, Republicans, and everyone in between. Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi join James for a tell-all interview about his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation as FBI Director, meeting former President Donald Trump for the first time, his dinner with President Trump, his thoughts on the current political climate, and what it was like being the feature of Showtime's, "The Comey Rule."
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