PolitiTeen

In this episode, Ray and Ava Dufault break down everything you need to know about working in D.C. From Capitol Hill to private firms, Ava shares her experiences and insights on navigating the complex world of politics and early careers. She also discusses D.C.’s often lackluster social scene for young adults. Curious why everyone’s obsessed with happy hour? These and many more questions will be an...

Watch Ray and Trex break down precisely what happened in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first debate of the 2024 election. Did Harris do enough to outdo Trump? Is JD Vance the ultimate attack dog, and more importantly, who is eating the dogs? Is Momala Harris in the house? This and much more is answered as Ray and Trex dive deep into what the youth thinks and feels following Kamala and Trump's b...

PolitiTeen has undergone a ton of changes throughout the years. In this episode, we are introduced to our new hosts, Ray Hennessy and Ren Zheng. This exciting new chapter in PolitiTeen's history is marked by a collaboration with George Washington University's Politics and Values program. Listen as Ray and Ren explore their new role as hosts of the PolitiTeen podcast and discuss the state of media...

In this episode Damian Galvan sits down with former Representative, former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness under the Biden administration, and current candidate for California's 31st district Gil Cisneros. Toon in as we get a glimpse into what drives Mr. Cisneros' philanthropy, his experience winning the lottery, the importance of family, and his path to representing...

In this episode Damian and Max discuss the ongoing situation in the Israel-Gaza war. After over a week off, the Polititeen podcast took the time to carefully discuss a sensitive issue. Listen to our position on the current conflict and the history behind it.

In this episode, Damian and Max discuss the historic ousting of Speaker McCarthy and its implications for the Republican Party, Progressives, and the future of American politics. We also explore the potential solutions for the GOP and Progressives in the wake of this event. The party is now facing a leadership crisis, and it is unclear who will be able to unite the party and appeal to a broader ra...

In this episode, Damian and Max discuss the recent labor activity by SAG-AFTRA, the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the Writers Guild of America (WGA). We talk about what recent wins mean for workers in these industries and what they can teach us about the power of collective bargaining. The WGA secured a new contract that includes increased pay and residuals, better protections for writers working...

In this episode of Polititeen, Damian and Max discuss the importance of unions as a part of their 2 part series. In this first part, we discuss the history of strikes that have taken place in the United States; we note victories, losses, deaths, and everything in between. For more content visit: oxinstitute.org

Larry Lawton is a former jewel thief, ex-convict, author, motivational speaker, activist, and content creator. In this episode, we catch up with Larry to talk about what he's been up to since we last spoke, including his work on prison reform. Larry has been living his best life since we last spoke. He's launched his own cigar brand, The Crooked Diamond Cigar and even featured on a nude po...

In this episode, we discuss the recent deal between House Republicans on a stopgap government funding bill. We also talk about the history of government shutdowns, the reasons behind them, and some possible solutions. On September 19, 2023, House Republican groups reached a deal on a stopgap government funding bill that will keep the government running through December 16. The deal includes $12.3...

In this episode, Damian and Zane speak with friend of the show Dr. Mike Griener, a professor and researcher who studies the impact of narcissistic CEOs on their organizations. We discuss the definition of narcissism, the antecedents and manifestations of narcissistic traits in CEOs, and the impact of narcissistic CEOs on organizations, stakeholders, and corporate governance. We talk about how narc...

In this episode, Damian and Zane discuss the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia, and the G20 summit. We start by talking about the 9/11 anniversary. We discuss the events of that day and how they have shaped the world in the years since. We also talk about the ongoing efforts to prevent future terrorist attacks...

In this episode, Damian and Zane speak with friend of the show Simon Anholt, the founder of the Good Country Index. We discuss how the Good Country Index is calculated, and the different factors that are taken into account. We go on to analyze the index's findings, which show that some countries are making a much greater contribution to global well-being than others. We look at how the actions...

Politieen is back! In this episode, Damian discusses the recent indictment of Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia, as well as the Republican Primary debate that took place on August 23rd, 2024. They start by talking about the indictment, which is the first criminal charge that Trump has faced since leaving office. They discuss why the indictment is different from the other charges that have bee...

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian discuss Gary Black's run for the U.S. Senate, President Biden's stance on renewables heading into the COP26 Climate Summit and debate whether progressives' opposition to President Biden's Build Back Better Plan does more harm than good. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content from our crew.

After a four-month hiatus, we're back! In today's episode, Varoon and Damian break down President Biden's Build Back Better Plan, opposition from Senators Sinema and Manchin, and react to the new Netflix series "Squid Games". Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content from our crew.

In today's episode, Damian and Varoon bring on two of their friends from ACLU youth to speak on recent efforts to restrict Americans' access to the ballot, President Biden's proposed withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the road to progressive dominance in the 21st century. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our podcast, and for more amazing content from our crew.

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian engage in an eye-opening discussion about "taking sides" in the Israel-Palestine conflict, recent uproar amongst Georgian parents about the teaching of CRT in schools, and rejoice over the CDC's new guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our podcast, and for more amazing content from our crew.

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian engage in an objective discussion surrounding the recent shootings of Isaiah Brown and Ma'Khia Bryant and India's growing COVID-19 case count, along with the prospect of "vaccine passports" popping up in the U.S. and abroad and what that means for everyday Americans. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our pod, along with other amazing content fr...

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian speak with Conservative Correspondent Will Carroll on the police shootings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo, the Caron Nazario situation, and the road to police reform on an institutional level. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our pod, along with other amazing content from the team.

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian speak on the state of vaccine distribution in the U.S., responses to Lil Nas X's new single 'Montero', and the ongoing murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our pod, along with other amazing content from the team. 

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian speak on the racially-motivated hate crimes that unfolded in the city of Atlanta, President Biden's $1.9T American Rescue Plan, Raphael Warnock's first speech on the Senate floor, the border crisis, and the pending voting rights legislation under H.R.1. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our pod, along with other amazing content from the team.

Varoon and Damian sit down with Polititeen's Conservative Correspondent, Will Carroll, for a far-reaching conversation on President Biden's first full week—headlined by teenage traders takin' over the world, an end to the Keystone XL Pipeline project, and the President's wacky ties. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our pod, along with other amazing content.

To kick off Season 2 of the pod, Varoon and Damian sit down with Dhanvi Shah and Andrea Montenegro of their podcast 'Women in Politics: the Breakdown' for a conversation on the inauguration of President Biden and what the future beholds. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

Varoon and Damian sit down with Zack Bornstein of Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) and Saturday Night Live (NBC) for a conversation on Congressional Dems' impeachment proceedings, the Don's ban from social media, and the road towards eradicating Trumpism, once and for all. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.