The OX Institute

PolitiTeen

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Listen to politically-active teens deconstruct America's most pressing issues, and provide necessary perspective. Through conversations with each other, politicians, commentators, comedians, activists, and people from all backgrounds, our host Ray Hennessey brings the next generations of leaders' opinions to the forefront. The Politics and Values Program at George Washington University equipped Ray with the knowledge necessary to hold conversations with anyone from the left, middle, or right. Tune in for fresh attitudes from this Politics and Values alumn.

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30 de abr. de 2025

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EP 63 - "Sheer Hypocrisy": On the Murder of Brian Sicknick and What's Next for America 12.01.2021

Varoon and Damian sit down for a conversation on the murder of U.S. Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick last Wednesday, and the right's sudden moral rediscovery. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 62 - "Chaos on Capitol Hill": On Wednesday's Attack on Democracy and the Path Forward ft. Will Carroll 09.01.2021

Varoon and Damian sit down with Polititeen's Conservative Correspondent, Will Carroll, for an emotional conversation on the road ahead after Wednesday night's stirring attack on the U.S. Capitol. Later, they discuss what it'll take to restore the morality of our country's electorate, and the important role that the incoming administration must play restoring a sense of patriotism and decency acros...

EP 61 - "Intelligence is Attractive": 'Simp Culture' and Georgia's High-Stakes Runoff 05.01.2021

Varoon and Damian sit down for a conversation on the right's recent efforts to thwart democracy, the upcoming U.S. Senate Runoffs, and Gen Z's wackiest vote-getting strategy yet: a lil' something called "simp culture". Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 60 - "Be Nice": On Restoring American Compassion, Both At-Home and On the Hill ft. Rep. Marc Morris 30.12.2020

Varoon and Damian sit down with Marc Morris, Georgia's state Representative from House District 26, for an insightful conversation on the road forward for small businesses tackling the "COVID Recession", environmentally-conscious industrialism, and, perhaps most importantly, restoring compassion in an America that's increasingly polarized. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 59 - "Of, For, and By the People": On Expanding the Reach of Democracy ft. Eric Schultz 19.12.2020

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian sit down with the former WH Deputy Press Secretary under President Obama, Eric Schultz , for an insightful conversation about the upcoming U.S. Senate runoffs, the importance of wording in cultivating strong political movements, and the future of democracy. Later, they engage in a passionate discussion about the practicality of capitalism in America. Visit www...

EP 58 - "I'm Sorry": On the Execution of Brandon Bernard and the Practicality of the Death Penalty 17.12.2020

On Thursday, December 10th, the Trump administration carried out its ninth federal execution, administering the lethal injection to a 40 year-old Brandon Bernard, who'd previously been held on death row for a crime that he committed nearly two decades ago. In today's episode, Varoon and Damian sit down for a polarizing conversation on Bernard's death and on its broader implications. Visit www.poli...

Introducing Polititeen! 17.12.2020

Listen as two high-schoolers engage in perspective-filled conversations as Americans first. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 57 - 'Radical Liberal' Polititeen Podcast: On the Warnock-Loeffler/Ossoff-Ossoff Debates 11.12.2020

In today's episode of Polititeen, Varoon and Damian engage in a discussion on Sunday night's riveting U.S. Senate debates between Jon Ossoff-Jon Ossoff, and "robotic Kelly"-"radical liberal Raphael Warnock". Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 56 - "At War With the Virus": A Thanksgiving-Day Tale of Two Presidents 01.12.2020

Varoon and Damian discuss how President Trump and President-elect Biden spent their Thanksgiving mornings, and break down the differences between the current administration and the one that'll be inaugurated on January 20th, 2021.

EP 55 - "A Promised Land": On the Future of American Democracy 24.11.2020

Varoon and Damian engage in an emotional conversation about President Obama's new memoir, the future of the Republican Party, the newest additions to President-elect Joe Biden's transition team, and Americans' unwillingness to accept the results of an election far foregone. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 54 - "Break the Stigma": On Why We've Gotta Tell More Stories ft. Second Lady Gisele Fetterman 21.11.2020

Gisele Fetterman, the Second Lady of Pennsylvania and passionate community organizer, joins Varoon and Damian for a conversation on what it'll take for Americans to finally embrace diversity (speaking as a former undocumented immigrant herself). Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 53 - "Always Particularize": On the Importance of a Collective Conscience ft. Simon Anholt 17.11.2020

Varoon and Damian sit down with foreign policy advisor, TEDx speaker, and visionary Simon Anholt for a chat on what it'll take for President-Elect Biden to repair the U.S.' global image. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 52 - Joe's Show: On the Election of a Lifetime ft. Will Carroll and Patrick Butler 10.11.2020

It's official. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is the President-Elect of the United States of America. As the Biden-Harris administration begins to prepare for a (fingers crossed!) peaceful transition into the White House, Varoon and Damian return for yet another episode of Polititeen, bringing two of our very own Conservative Correspondents, Will Carroll and Patrick Butler, onto the pod to discuss their pre...

EP 51 - Georgia's Blue Drift: On the Road to 270 ft. Angelika Kausche and Christa Olenczak 07.11.2020

On Tuesday night, the first in a painfully long "Election week",  Damian and Varoon engaged local politicians for a Day of Action focused upon inspiring civic engagement in Gen Z. Today, in honor of Georgia's astonishing "blue drift", we've put together an episode featuring these Election Night conversations with returning guests Angelika Kausche (current Georgia HD50 Representative) and Chri...

EP 50 - Kavanaugh v. the Vote: On the Supreme Court's Vendetta Against Mail-in Voting 31.10.2020

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian discuss the most recent in a string of incidents involving police brutality, the death of Walter Wallace, Jr., and the Supreme Court's highly controversial gimmick in Wisconsin  — which has prompted many Americans to question its commitment to a fair election this cycle. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.

EP 49 - Honest Abe's Cameo: On the Last Presidential Debate ft. Will Carroll and Brad Litsch 26.10.2020

Last Thursday, we had ourselves a night. In what was perhaps the most anticipated segment of reality television all year, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced a slew of challenging questions from moderator Kristen Walker. In today's episode, Varoon and Damian bring on Polititeen's two conservative correspondents, Will and Brad, to tell the tale. Visit www.polititeenpodc...

EP 48 - "What Goes Into a Happy Meal?": On Sexism in America ft. Julia Hartman 23.10.2020

What does a Happy Meal have to do with the international battle for gender equity? In today's episode of Polititeen, Varoon and Damian invite Polititeen's Research Director, Julia Hartman, for a candid discussion that answers this question — but perhaps more importantly, one that gets to the root of why it remains a question in an America of perceived "equality". Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com fo...

EP 47 - Amy Coney Barrett: On Trump's Controversial Pick and More ft. Tarun Ramanathan and Brad Litsch 19.10.2020

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian bring on libertarian correspondent Tarun Ramanathan and conservative correspondent Brad Litsch for a lengthy conversation on Trump/Biden's dueling town halls last Thursday, Amy Coney Barrett's ongoing confirmation hearing, and the importance of fighting racial epithets in both the political sphere and everyday life. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more ama...

EP 46 - "A Pandemic of Gutlessness": Inside this Candidate's Run for the U.S. Senate ft. Matt Lieberman 18.10.2020

Matt Lieberman, a Democrat in contention for the U.S. Senate seat once held by Johnny Isakson, is running an unconventional campaign. Currently polling at around 10% with less than 30 days left in this cycle, he's received calls from prominent Georgian Democrats including Stacey Abrams and Nikema Williams to drop out of the race and clear the way for Democratic frontrunner Raphael Warnock. But Mat...

EP 45 - "Socialism Kills Rats": On Americans' Unwillingness to Listen ft. Peter LeGrand 13.10.2020

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian bring on Chicago schoolteacher and community organizer Peter LeGrand for a discussion on Americans' unwillingness to listen — which quickly morphs into a conversation on what appears to be rats' #1 fear: socialism. Listen to find out why. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content.

EP 44 - "Mr. Vice President, I'm Speaking": On the Vice Presidential Debate (ft. 'the Fly') 09.10.2020

Wednesday's debate was buggin'. No, literally. This year's vice presidential debate was, weirdly enough, typical (breaking from the likes of literally everything that's been thrown at us this year) — with the exception of the notorious fly that perched upon Vice President Pence's hair in one of the most bizarre moments of the night. In today's episode, Varoon and Damian discuss bizarre moments, th...

EP 43 - "Don't Be Afraid of COVID": What a Sidelined President's Got to Say to the American People 06.10.2020

Last Thursday, the President of the United States of America tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the latest in a string of happenings that have sidelined the President and his re-election campaign with only around thirty days left until Election Day. In today's episode, Varoon and Damian discuss what's occurred since the diagnosis, covering exactly how each campaign's dealt with the situati...

EP 42 - "Will You Shut Up, Man?": On the First Presidential Debate ft. Will Carroll 03.10.2020

Tuesday night's debacle was a lot of things, but it wasn't Presidential — probably the furthest thing from it. Nonetheless, it was the first time that both candidates formally faced off to present their platforms to the American people. Will Carroll, Polititeen's conservative correspondent, joins Varoon and Damian for an emotionally-charged discussion on the winners and losers of Tuesday night's d...

EP 37 - "Start Talking About Solutions": On the Path Towards Bipartisan Change ft. William Hughes 03.10.2020

"The fear of losing control" — it's something that's haunted Americans, conservatives and liberals alike, since the beginning of the modern era. And we've seen that fear reach a fever-pitch, even expanding to diminish our sense of compassion towards one another. We've seen it play out in nationwide coalitions against a mask mandate to promote public health, instances of police brutality rooted in...

EP 41 - "Live Your Life Out Loud and On Purpose": Future U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams on Achieving America's Promise 18.09.2020

"Live your life out loud and on purpose" — State Senator Nikema Williams, who's set to fill the Congressional seat formerly held by the late John Lewis, has a powerful message for America's youth. She's been a lifelong advocate against voter disenfranchisement in the Peach State, and has stood up for minority communities whose voices have been silenced in every corner of our nation. Sometimes putt...

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