The #SistersInLaw meet this week to make the case for the voting rights bill currently before Congress. Then, they examine the charging of Michael Sussman by Trump’s appointee John Durham relating to his investigation of the origins of the Russian inquiry, and discuss our history of civilian control of the military, how it relates to the chain of command, and recent events.
Read MoreiGen Politics team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by Congresswoman Jackie Speier of California to take on the epidemic of sexual assault in the military, how our country can bring justice for women, and how Congress can strengthen the culture of our armed forces for future generations. Then, she shares her experiences at Jonestown and the similarities she sees to the modern cult of Trump.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw meet this week to see if anything can be done about the Texas Abortion Law and what role Merrick Garland would have in stopping it. Then, they debate whether cameras in our courtrooms would help ensure more transparency and a more accessible legal system, before sharing their experiences and thoughts about the tragedy our country suffered on 9/11.
Read MoreAs Attorney General, Bill Barr undermined the core mission of the Department of Justice: fair and impartial justice under law. Jill Wine-Bank and Victor Shi are joined by Elie Honig, the author of a brand new best-selling book that details the corruption Bill Barr, “Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department.” We also discuss what AG Garland can and must do to repair the DOJ with Elie.
Read MoreThe ReidOut (with Yasmin Vossoughian) 9/6/2021
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw meet this week to take on the Texas Abortion Law and why it fails so many women and give some advice to anyone considering law school. Then, they analyze the latest developments in the Theranos trial and what it means for Elizabeth Holmes, before weighing the potential release of RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and how it ties into our ideas of justice, rehabilitation and punishment.
Read MoreiGen Politics team welcomes Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, clinical psychologist, and author of “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created The World’s Most Dangerous Man” and brand new book, “The Reckoning: Our Nations Trauma and Finding a Way to Heal.” We ask her how our nation can come together after the Trump presidency and what she thinks is in store for the former president.
Read MoreA big Halloween party at an apartment complex in Redmond, Washington. Themed rooms and costumed partygoers. But by the end of the party, one of the hosts is dead. The police look to the partiers as the prime suspects: was it the guy in the devil mask, the bank robber, the construction worker? As investigators comb through forensic evidence, witness testimony, DNA, and even consult with a psychic, they zero in on one suspect in particular. But for what reason? Host and reporter Matthew Shaer (Over My Dead Body) returns to the scene of the crime, speaks with everyone about a night that still haunts them years later. It’s a series about race and policing, mislaid justice, cutting-edge science, and the kinds of weighty choices that cops and prosecutors make every day -- choices that, once made, are difficult to reverse.'
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene this week to fill you in on the latest developments from the 1/6 commission and how our government is handling its cases. Then, they explain the role of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and how it impacts our legal system before looking at the Kraken case. After the ruling in Michigan, the lawyers face sanctions that might prevent frivolous challenges to our elections.
Read MoreOn this special 100th episode of iGen Politics, we welcome Joy Reid, Host of The Reid Out on MSNBC, for a look at how to maximize and use your education, and what it takes to find success as a journalist. Joy then breaks down the news of the day — from Tucker Carlson to Fox News to the state of the Republican Party — and, of course, the issues facing the next generation.
Read MoreHow Jill Wine-Banks took on mobsters and Watergate criminals while shattering gender stereotypes.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their go to negotiation strategies to give you the perfect tools for any situation-- whether you’re going up against an opposing counsel or a representative of the Taliban. Then, they celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and lay out the work we still need to do, before discussing the laws affecting the refugees seeking asylum in our country.
Read MoreiGen Politics team Jill and Victor are joined by Malcolm Nance counter-terrorism and Middle East expert, spymaster, and veteran to break down the chaos in Afghanistan, what America got wrong over the years, and what its citizens will face under the renewed rule of the Taliban. Did we make a difference there? What led to this week? And is the new generation of leaders in both countries any more likely to keep the peace?
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice. They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward?
Fresh off passing a historic infrastructure bill, Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins iGen Politics team Jill and Victor for an in-depth look at how we can make our country better for the coming generations. From strengthening voting rights and the middle class, to reforming the Senate and eliminating the fillibuster, to ending the epidemic of violence gripping the nation, does Senator Murphy have the answers to the problems that face us?
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use. Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air.
iGen team Jill and Victor bring on Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times to talk about his time growing up in Oregon, entering journalism, covering the most egregious human rights violations around the world, his love for traveling and languages, his book, "Tightrope," and to look at the challenges facing the world. Will we be able to stem the rising tide of authoritarianism that endangers our national security and is violating the rights of their people?
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the latest developments becoming public about January 6th, and share their top picks for the people who may have been involved and deserve a subpoena. They also explain why the nominations for U.S. Attorney are so important, and examine the latest developments coming out of the Tokyo Olympics.
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