Jill and Victor are joined by member of the House Judiciary and Intel Committees, Rep. Eric Swalwell, to examine what it takes to prosecute a president when our democracy is threatened. They also look at the role that young people and the congress play in strengthening our voting rights, protecting women’s choices, reducing gun violence, and fighting disinformation.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by Nixon’s White House Counsel and Watergate testifier John Dean and lawyer Jim Robenalt to discuss presidential scandals, the J6 hearings, and how Trump and Nixon’s actions compare. They also break down how Trump continues to subvert our democracy, how hearings can help expose the truth, and what happens when the pressure to help a president going rogue falls on you.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by advisor to four presidents, author, and professor David Gergen to put the J6 hearings and recent SCOTUS rulings into historical context, examine the role of young people in rehabilitation of our democracy, and lay out what it takes to become a leader. Are we up to the challenges we face? And is national service a way to get there?
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by award-winning investigative journalist, documentarian, and former television executive Civia Tamarkin to discuss the history of abortion rights, the legacy of Roe v. Wade, and what the Dobbs decision means for the country. They also look at the impact of the ruling on women, and how it affects young people, people of color, and the future of our rights.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by journalist and historian Garrett Graff to discuss his journey as an author and do a deep dive into Nixon’s presidency, his legacy in history, and the impact of Watergate and his time in office on our contemporary politics. In it, they look at similarities to the modern era and what happens when a president betrays his office in pursuit of power.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by former Senator from Alabama Doug Jones to look at recent actions by the Supreme Court and what it means for the country. They also discuss the balance of power in the Senate, and what actions need to be taken to revitalize our democracy. Will we be able to make enough of the necessary changes going into 2022?
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Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by civil rights icon and Ohio House candidate Jim Obergefell to discuss his fight for gay marraige in the courts, the need to speak out, and how the Supreme Court’s leaked Dobbs decision threatens all of of our liberties. They also examine the legal battles we face in the modern era and what happens when established rights come under attack. Is anything still safe?
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by historian and author Heather Cox Richardson for a deep dive into the roots of our current political divisions going back to the Civil War, and the modern prospects for political violence driven by racism, populism, and foreign actors. What will it take to raise our democracy to the next level, and successfully reclaim principles of equality and freedom for future generations?
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined legal mastermind and co-host of the #SistersInLaw podcast Joyce Vance to look at what it takes to build a career in the legal field and the many ways the law influences our lives. They also examine the recent threats to our long established rights and the perils facing our justice system, as well as what it will take to rehabilitate our system.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss his recent book “Welcome To The Universe”. They dive into his life and career path, his work at the planetarium, and the latest developments in the field of astronomy. Their conversation also covers our priorities in space discovery and works to unravel the mysteries of our universe.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined legal maven, journalist, and co-host of the #SistersInLaw podcast Kimberly Atkins Stohr to look at her journey from law to journalism, and the value of knowing yourself and chasing your calling. They also discuss the importance of the public square and engaging in debate, leaving your chosen media silo, and bringing fact based discussions back to news and politics
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by renowned author Don Winslow to look at the creative process, the importance of having adventures, and the value of research and education when it comes to writing. They also discuss the need to escape the madness of the 24/7 news cycle to take action for the future, and break down the threats to democracy and what it means for the world order.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an expert on the politics and history of strongmen and authoritarians from Mussolini through Trump and Putin. They discuss how these leaders play to toxic hypermasculinity, and use grievance politics, propaganda, and kompromat to take power and maintain control. She also emphasizes the need for prosecution and justice, then explains what happens when they fall.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by fellow #sistersinlaw host Barb McQuade to kick off the 1st episode of an ongoing #SistersInLaw series. They delve into her groundbreaking law career, look at what it takes to win a case using the kidnapping plot of MI Gov. Whitmer as an example, then lay out Barb’s proposed prosecution memo for Donald Trump and review his claims regarding our election laws.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by renowned activist and host of “The Suburban Women Problem” podcast Rachel Vindman to look at her life journey and her family’s role in the impeachment of Donald Trump. They take on the dangers of political extremism, how our national rhetoric heated up beginning with Obama’s Presidency, and the erosion of standards in the public square.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by International Humanitarian Law Professor Laurie Blank for a deep dive into the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the applicable international conventions that might hold Putin accountable. They also look at how the West should respond, and what needs to be done to limit the losses and resolve the international issues spawned by the conflict.
Read MoreJill and Victor are joined by journalist and documentarian Soledad O’Brien to discuss how she found and realized her career in media. They look at what it was like growing up with a racially diverse background, the importance of sticking to facts and stories relevant to the community over opinion, and how to overcome the manufactured conflict used to divide and capture viewers.
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