Spies, Bannon & DOJ Action

The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the limits of executive privilege and the likelihood that Steve Bannon is arrested. They also discuss the steps the DOJ is taking to reform the criminal justice system by investigating police and prisons, before breaking down the recent arrest of the two spies in West Virginia and the legal differences between thinking about a crime and attempting it.

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Andy Slavitt: How Trump Doomed the Coronavirus Response | FULL Interview

iGen Politics team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by President Biden’s former senior COVID advisor Andy Slavitt for an update on the Delta Variant’s effect on our pandemic response, the failures of the Trump administration in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak responsibly, the importance of vaccines, and what it will take to get us back to normal. Are President Biden’s mandates effective? And is our country able to come together for the common good?

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We’ve Got Merch !

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to update you on the latest developments on the Texas Abortion Law and what the injunction on it might mean for its future. Then they lay out the case presented to congress by the Facebook whistleblower about the risks the company poses to the public, and discuss Merrick Garland’s decision to use the DOJ to protect school officials from violence.

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Col. Alexander Vindman on Why Right Matters in America | Full Must-Watch Interview

iGen Politics Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by former NSC Director for European Affairs and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to talk about his book, "Here, Right Matters: An American Story" and for an inside look at the deterioration of democracy and the Russian threat in Eastern Europe. They also dive into what it was like serving the country during the Trump administration, testifying against President Trump during his first impeachment, and what it takes to stand up and take action for what you believe.

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The Supremes, Gerrymandering & Omarosa

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the cases facing the Supreme Court and their possible impact on our laws before diving into the practice of gerrymandering, how different states are handling it, and the racial implications it has for our system. Then, they explain NDAs and the arbitrator’s recent strike down of the one Donald Trump had entered into with Omarosa.

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Rep. Adam Schiff: Terrible Tragedy Republicans Still Fear Donald Trump | FULL Interview

iGen Politics team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by Congressman Adam Schiff to talk about how we can defend and strengthen our democratic norms after the events of January 6th, solve the problems left behind by the Trump administration, and get our country moving forward again. His Protecting Our Democracy Act is a great start — what else needs to be done? We explore that in today's episode of iGen Politics while also talking about Victor's first week at UCLA.

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R. Kelly, Trump’s lawsuit & the abortion debate

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the R. Kelly trial and the role of racketeering charges in his prosecution. Then they look at the latest aggressive lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against his own niece and the NYT, before reviewing the latest developments in our country’s abortion wars and the challenges developing to the recent Texas Law.

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Paula Poundstone on Breaking Barriers as a Stand-Up Comedian | FULL Interview

iGen Politics team Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by legendary stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone for a conversation about creating a career, finding opportunity and creative inspiration, and becoming the master of your own destiny. She also shares how we can keep comedy and humor alive while our country is still engaged in the fight against the pandemic.

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