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Ben Rhodes On Authoritarian Threats Facing America & the World | FULL Interview

iGen Politics team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi welcome Ben Rhodes, author of the new book, "After the Fall: Being America in the World We Made," former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama, and co-host of Pod Save The World, to discuss reinvigorating a vibrant democratic culture at home and around the world. And more importantly, the critical role that youth play in fighting repressive regimes, making a difference, and beginning the process of putting peace and people over profits and power.

Tom Barrack, 1/6 Commission, and DOJ Policy

The #SistersInLaw convene to discuss how important it is to depoliticize the 1/6 commission, before taking a look at the Tom Barrack indictment and the ways that we can deal with the pernicious influence of malicious foreign actors on our democracy. Then, they look at the ways that President Biden’s Department of Justice is changing the way it handles the press and its communications with the White House.

Fiona Hill Returns: Vladimir Putin 'Humiliated' Donald Trump | Full Interview

iGen Politics team Jill and Victor welcome back Russia and Vladimir Putin Expert Fiona Hill for a deep dive into US-Russian relations. What has changed during the transition from President Trump to President Biden? Are we destined to keep fighting the Cold War? Or can we get the world focused on peace and cooperation moving forward?

First Felony Sentencing in Capitol Riot To Set Precedent For Dozens Of Cases

American Voices with Alicia Menendez 7/17/2021

TV AppearancesJill Wine-BanksJuly 17, 2021Jill Wine-Banks, MSNBC, American Voices, Alicia Menendez, Capitol RiotComment

Nassar and the FBI, The Kraken & Voting Rights

The #SistersInLaw air the revelations about the FBI and the Larry Nassar case and look at how to change the culture of sexism that seems to be running rampant throughout our institutions. Then, they discuss whether a judge in Michigan will be able to banish the Kraken from our politics, and explore the other legal options we have for strengthening our country’s voting rights.

Joe Kennedy III: What it Means to be a Kennedy and The Importance of Public Service | FULL Interview

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?

Trumps Lawsuits, defending journalists & Gorsuch’s actions

The #SistersInLaw sit down together to take on Justice Gorsuch’s recent actions and Trump’s lawsuit against the social media companies. Does either one have a true grasp on the First Amendment and how to best protect it? Or should we be looking at the DOJ’s efforts to defend the journalists who risk their safety to cover the most important issues facing our country?

Chris Matthews Reflects on MSNBC, Politics, and America's Future | Full Must-Watch Interview

iGen 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.

Trump Org, Voting Rights

The #SistersInLaw come together this week to discuss Allen Weisselberg, Brnovich vs.The DNC and voting rights-- with a little celebration of Justice Kagan.

Bill Cosby - Bonus Episode

The #SistersInLaw convene a special mid-week meeting to look at the appalling news about Bill Cosby. Why did the courts do what they did and is there a way to legally justify it? Have times really changed?

Brittany Packnett Cunningham's Vision For Policing and Justice in America | FULL Interview

Jill 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.

Hot Planet Summer

Chris talks with MSNBC Legal Analyst Jill Wine Banks. Plus how can we have a major political party that denies the climate crisis.

RadioJill Wine-BanksJune 29, 2021Jill Wine-Banks, Aggressive Progressive, Chris Hahn, PodcastComment

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley: Republicans 'Love' Suppressing the Vote | FULL Interview

iGen 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?

#FreeBritney, Chauvin, Supreme Court Round-Up.

The #SistersInLaw convened this week to break down the sentencing of Derek Chauvin and the recent Supreme Court cases affecting students, from the NCAA to the free speech of High Schoolers. Then they take on the role of conservatorship and what it means for Britney Spears. Many people need it-- does she?

Juneteenth, Pride & Death Penalty

The #SistersInLaw convene to take on the issues of sex and race that still divide our country with a deep dive into the importance of Juneteenth and pride and the crucial values they represent. Then, they take a look at the role of the death penalty in our legal system and how best to incorporate punishment into our handling of justice.

Must-watch Interview: Trump's Defense Secretary Chris Miller Defends Jan. 6th Insurrection Response

iGen 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.

DOJ, Voting Rights and Garland

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to sound the alarm about former President Trump taking data from members of Congress and others, before looking at the state of the Department of Justice. Now that Merrick Garland has started to move on voting rights, is he finally living up to expectations of those who hoped he would begin to make the changes our country needs?

Paxton Smith On Blasting Texas Anti-Abortion Bill in Graduation Speech | FULL Interview

iGen 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.

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