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iGen Politics: Politics for All Generations

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Brought to you by Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi, the Intergenerational Politics Podcast tackles the issues facing our nation, asks the questions you want to be answered, and most importantly, engages all generations in politics.

Jill Wine-Banks is the only woman to have served on the Watergate prosecution team, is an MSNBC Legal Analyst, and is the author of “The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President.” Victor Shi is a freshman at UCLA, the youngest delegate for Joe Biden in Illinois, former organizer on the Biden for President campaign, and an advocate for democratic reform.

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Paxton Smith

June 9, 2021   ·  28:25

Jill and Victor discuss the future of activism and reproductive rights with recent LHHS graduate from Texas, Valedictorian and viral star Paxton Smith.

Judy Woodruff

June 2, 2021   ·  1:11:31

Jill and Victor welcome the anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour, Judy Woodruff, to take on the changes rocking our world. 

Garry Kasparov & Uriel Epshtein

May 26, 2021   ·  1:12:38

Jill and Victor are joined by Chess GrandMaster and human rights activist Garry Kasparov and his partner on the Renew Democracy Initiative Uriel Epshtein, to discuss the threats to democracy here at home, around the world, and what young people can do about them!

Jeh Johnson

May 19, 2021   ·  64:34

Former Secretary of Homeland Security under Jeh Johnson joins us just 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 more.

Susan Page

May 12, 2021   ·  1:01:08

Susan 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.

Cy Vance Jr

May 5, 2021   ·  1 hr 1 min

Cy Vance joins Jill and Victor 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.

Clarissa Ward: From Myanmar to Syria to Being On All Fronts

April 29, 2021   ·  1 hr 5 min

Clarissa Ward has dedicated her career to illuminating stories and voices in war-torn countries, including Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Russia, and Lebanon.

Superwoman Stacey Plaskett Tells All On the Trial of Donald J. Trump

April 13, 2021   ·  50 mins

Congresswoman 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.

Fiona Hill Pulls Back the Curtain on Russia and Vladimir Putin

March 19, 2021   ·  1 hr 1 min

Very few people understand Vladimir Putin, Russia, and U.S.-Russia relations better than our guest today, Fiona Hill, who became a national figure when she testified during the first impeachment of Donald Trump.

Madeleine Albright: Fascism, Pins, & Being Madam Secretary

March 9, 2021   ·  1 hr 18 min

Madeleine Albright joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi for an all-new episode of Intergenerational Politics to talk about the dangers of fascism, what it will take to repair democracy, her glass-shattering life full of accomplishments and overcoming hurdles and more.