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147: Rep Eric Swalwell Jul 20, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by member of the House Judiciary and Intel Committees, Rep. Eric Swalwell, to examine what it takes to prosecute a president when our democracy is threatened. They also look at the role that young people and the congress play in strengthening our voting rights, protecting women’s choices, reducing gun violence, and fighting disinformation.
Get More From Rep. Eric Swalwell: Twitter | House.gov | Website
Recent Article By Victor Shi:
On encouraging young people to run for office
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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146: Remembering Watergate with John Dean & Jim Robenalt Jul 13, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by Nixon’s White House Counsel and Watergate testifier John Dean and lawyer Jim Robenalt to discuss presidential scandals, the J6 hearings, and how Trump and Nixon’s actions compare. They also break down how Trump continues to subvert our democracy, how hearings can help expose the truth, and what happens when the pressure to help a president going rogue falls on you.
Get More From John Dean: Twitter | Justia | Nixon Library | Author of “Authoritarian Nightmare” & Other Books
Get More From Jim Robenalt: Twitter | Muck Rack | Thompson Hine | Author of “Ballots And Bullets” & Other Books
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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145: David Gergen Jul 06, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by advisor to four presidents, author, and professor David Gergen to put the J6 hearings and recent SCOTUS rulings into historical context, examine the role of young people in rehabilitation of our democracy, and lay out what it takes to become a leader. Are we up to the challenges we face? And is national service a way to get there?
Get More From David Gergen: Twitter | Website | Harvard | CNN | Author of “Hearts Touched With Fire” & Other Books
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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144: Civia Tamarkin Jun 29, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by award-winning investigative journalist, documentarian, and former television executive Civia Tamarkin to discuss the history of abortion rights, the legacy of Roe v. Wade, and what the Dobbs decision means for the country. They also look at the impact of the ruling on women, and how it affects young people, people of color, and the future of our rights.
Get More From Civia Tamarkin: Twitter | IMDB | Birthright: A War Story Film
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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143: Garrett Graff Jun 22, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by journalist and historian Garrett Graff to discuss his journey as an author and do a deep dive into Nixon’s presidency, his legacy in history, and the impact of Watergate and his time in office on our contemporary politics. In it, they look at similarities to the modern era and what happens when a president betrays his office in pursuit of power.
Get More From Garrett Graff: Twitter | Website | Aspen Institute | Author
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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142: Senator Doug Jones Jun 15, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by former Senator from Alabama Doug Jones to look at recent actions by the Supreme Court and what it means for the country. They also discuss the balance of power in the Senate, and what actions need to be taken to revitalize our democracy. Will we be able to make enough of the necessary changes going into 2022?
Get More From Fmr. Senator Doug Jones: Twitter | Website | Georgetown University
Get More From Victor and Jill:
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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141: Jim Obergefell Jun 08, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by civil rights icon and Ohio House candidate Jim Obergefell to discuss his fight for gay marraige in the courts, the need to speak out, and how the Supreme Court’s leaked Dobbs decision threatens all of of our liberties. They also examine the legal battles we face in the modern era and what happens when established rights come under attack. Is anything still safe?
Get More From Jim Obergefell: Twitter | Obergefell V. Hodges | OH Campaign Website | Author
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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140: Heather Cox Richardson Jun 01, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by historian and author Heather Cox Richardson for a deep dive into the roots of our current political divisions going back to the Civil War, and the modern prospects for political violence driven by racism, populism, and foreign actors. What will it take to raise our democracy to the next level, and successfully reclaim principles of equality and freedom for future generations?
Get More From Heather Cox Richardson: Twitter | Boston College | Substack | Author
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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139: Joyce Vance May 25, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined legal mastermind and co-host of the #SistersInLaw podcast Joyce Vance to look at what it takes to build a career in the legal field and the many ways the law influences our lives. They also examine the recent threats to our long established rights and the perils facing our justice system, as well as what it will take to rehabilitate our system.
Get More From Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
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Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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138: Neil deGrasse Tyson May 18, 2022

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Jill and Victor are joined by famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss his recent book “Welcome To The Universe”. They dive into his life and career path, his work at the planetarium, and the latest developments in the field of astronomy. Their conversation also covers our priorities in space discovery and works to unravel the mysteries of our universe.
Get More From Neil deGrasse Tyson: Twitter | Hayden Planetarium | Instagram | StarTalk | Author
Get More From Victor and Jill:
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics
Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks | Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics
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