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Susan Page: Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Power, Controversies, & Legacy | FULL Interview

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 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.

Bill Barr, Chauvin’s Chances & Sex Assault in the Military

The #SistersInLaw look possible misconduct of Bill Barr, weigh the odds of a successful Chauvin appeal, and ask if the military is doing enough to crack down on sexual assault.

How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along! (Ep. 62 Jill Wine-Banks)

Clay sits down with legal mastermind, adventurer, and cultural icon Jill Wine-Banks to discuss the parallels between Trump and Nixon, and whether the rule of law is being upheld in our country.

Manhattan DA Cy Vance Jr.: I Hope To Finish Trump Investigation By 2022 | FULL Exclusive Interview

Manhattan’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.

Civil Rights, The Snapchat Cheerleader & Rudy

The #SistersInLaw celebrate the DoJ protecting our civil rights once more before explaining the case of the Snapchat cheerleader and the troubles facing Rudy Guliani.

Jill Wine-Banks, Author of ‘The Watergate Girl,’ Discusses Impact of Scandal, Lessons Learned, and Relevancy Today

Jill Wine-Banks, author of “The Watergate Girl,” was featured as a Levy Lecture speaker on April 20 as she spoke via Zoom to a group of nearly 400 people, mostly seniors 55+ in the Evanston environs. The candid conversation spanned nearly two hours, as she provided an overview of the Watergate scandal, her perspective on the recent and current political environment, and some heart-stopping observations about the Chauvin trial.

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Author Jill Wine-Banks and Christie Hefner discuss The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth & Justice

Jill Wine-Banks, author and MSNBC Legal Analyst is joined by Chicago business leader Christie Hefner to discuss The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President.

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Tweet Quoted In NY Daily News Regarding Tucker Carlson Controversy

“Even for @TuckerCarlson, this is low and scary and very dangerous. He will be responsible for increased transmission and worse, for neighbors fighting,” Jill Wine-Banks, a Watergate prosecutor and former general counsel with the Army, wrote on Twitter.

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Clarissa Ward FULL Interview on Myanmar, Being On All Fronts, & Journalism

Clarissa 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.

Chauvin, Consent Decrees & Career Building

#SistersInLaw look at the next phase of the Chauvin trial, take on consent decrees and the future of policing, and share how they built their dream careers

Levy Lecture: "The Watergate Girl" by Author Jill Wine-Banks

Taped in Evanston, IL on April 20, 2021

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Julián Castro to Republicans: Get Over Trump & Stop Suppressing Votes | FULL Interview

Julián 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.

Cops, Courts, & Collusion

The #SistersInLaw discuss jury instructions in the Chauvin trial, applicable charges in the Potter Case, and examine the latest reports of Russian influence in our politics.

Superwoman Stacey Plaskett Tells All On The Trial of Donald J. Trump | FULL Interview

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, 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.

Witnesses, Passports, and The Chauvin Jury

The #SistersInLaw examine the role of cooperation in the Matt Gaetz investigation, weigh vaccine passports, and break down what’s facing the jury in the Chauvin trial.

Famed Economist Paul Krugman on Nonsense 'Zombie Ideas' & Lies | FULL Interview

Nobel 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.

Chauvin, Gaetz and Judicial Nominees

The #SistersInLaw look at the role of causation in the Derek Chauvin trial before pivoting to the legal scandals facing Rep. Gaetz and taking a moment to highlight the diversity of President Biden’s judicial appointments.

Mehdi Hasan Is Transforming News & Media With His British Style | FULL Interview

Mehdi 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.

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