iGen Politics

Jill and Victor are joined legal maven, journalist, and co-host of the #SistersInLaw podcast Kimberly Atkins Stohr to look at her journey from law to journalism, and the value of knowing yourself and chasing your calling.  They also discuss the importance of the public square and engaging in debate, leaving your chosen media silo, and bringing fact based discussions back to news and politics Menti...

Jill and Victor are joined by renowned author Don Winslow to look at the creative process, the importance of having adventures, and the value of research and education when it comes to writing.  They also discuss the need to escape the madness of the 24/7 news cycle to take action for the future, and break down the threats to democracy and what it means for the world order. Get More From Don Winsl...

Jill and Victor are joined by Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an expert on the politics and history of strongmen and authoritarians from Mussolini through Trump and Putin.  They discuss how these leaders play to toxic hypermasculinity, and use grievance politics, propaganda, and kompromat to take power and maintain control.  She also emphasizes the need for prosecution and justice, then explains what ha...

Jill and Victor are joined by legal maven Barb McQuade to kick off the 1st episode of an ongoing #SistersInLaw series.  They delve into her groundbreaking law career, look at what it takes to win a case using the kidnapping plot of MI Gov. Whitmer as an example, then lay out Barb’s proposed prosecution memo for Donald Trump and review his claims regarding our election laws. Content Mentioned In Th...

Jill and Victor are joined by renowned activist and host of “The Suburban Women Problem” podcast Rachel Vindman to look at her life journey and her family’s role in the impeachment of Donald Trump.  They take on the dangers of political extremism, how our national rhetoric heated up beginning with Obama’s Presidency, and the erosion of standards in the public square. Mentioned On The Show: Rachel...

Jill and Victor are joined by International Humanitarian Law Professor Laurie Blank for a deep dive into the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the applicable international conventions that might hold Putin accountable.  They also look at how the West should respond, and what needs to be done to limit the losses and resolve the international issues spawned by the conflict. Get More From Professor Lau...

Jill and Victor are joined by journalist and documentarian Soledad O’Brien to discuss how she found and realized her career in media.  They look at what it was like growing up with a racially diverse background, the importance of sticking to facts and stories relevant to the community over opinion, and how to overcome the manufactured conflict used to divide and capture viewers. Get More From Sole...

Jill and Victor are joined by preeminent legal scholar Rachel VanLandingham to understand the role that international law plays in restraining Russia’s President Putin during the war in Ukraine.  They also look at the options the UN has to intervene, if the Geneva Convention applies, and how peaceful nations can take the high ground to prevent conflicts in the future. Get More From Rachel VanLandi...

Jill and Victor are joined by host of MSNBC’s Ayman, Ayman Mohyeldin, to examine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the factors that instigated it, and the humanitarian issues it creates.  They also discuss the way journalism and the West have handled other global conflicts and the war crimes they’ve spawned, and where the international order goes from here. Get More From Ayman Mohyeldin: Twitter | MSN...

Jill and Victor are joined by conservative CNN political analyst S.E. Cupp to look at what it took to build a journalism career starting as a freelancer.  In their conversation they examine the growing polarization across the cable networks and how it feeds into the division and punitive politics used by Trump Republicans.  Are good faith debate and shared facts gone for good?  If they are, how ca...

Jill and Victor are joined by Olivia Troye - a former DHS official under Mike Pence who came to support President Biden - to examine the dangers to democracy coming from Putin and the modern Republican party.  They discuss her career path, what it was like working in the Trump administration, the Ukrainian invasion, and how to restore facts and authentic debate to our politics. Get More From Olivi...

Jill and Victor are joined by security expert Miles Taylor from the Bush and Trump administrations for a conversation about what drove him to blow the whistle on the growing dangers to democracy posed by the Republican politics, the forces driving it, and the changes he’s seen while in government.  Is it possible to restore the party before it’s too late?     Get More From Miles Taylor: Twitter |...

Jill and Victor are joined by CNN analyst Kirsten Powers for a look at her journey to political journalism and how media has evolved into the combative and opinion based environment we have today.  What led to the shift from fact centered reporting to hyperpartisanship?  And how do we restore good faith and civility to our discourse?   Get More From Kirsten Powers: Twitter | CNN | Instagram | Auth...

Jill and Victor are joined by impeachment manager Rep. Madeleine Dean to share what it was like inside the Capitol during the 1/6 insurrection.  They break down Donald’s pivotal role in it based on his words and attempts to foment disinformation, then highlight the importance of holding him accountable while supporting efforts to protect our voting rights. Get More From Rep. Madeleine Dean: Twitte...

Jill and Victor are joined by journalist Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about finding your way in politics and journalism, how essential it is to have diverse experiences, and the need to chase opportunities.  They also look at the importance of message discipline in governance, and the value of listening and staying true to your values while covering current events. Get More From Jonathan C...

Jill and Victor are joined by conservative commentator and author David French for a look at the devolution of the Republican party under Donald Trump, and how good journalism and conservative thinkers can reclaim it.  Will the media be able to focus on substance and reason instead of division?  And are our politics up to the challenge of bringing common sense and purpose back to our country again...

Jill and Victor are joined by Congressman from New York, Rep. Mondaire Jones, to look at the dangers to our country posed by a failing judicial system, the undermining of our voting rights, and the insurrection against the government by Trumpists on 1/6/2021.  What policies and practices are needed to protect us, and what will it take for us to enact them? Get More From Rep. Jones: Twitter | Insta...

Jill and Victor are joined by author and journalist Molly Jong-Fast for a look at her life as a writer, what it takes to make your career, and how she uses the platform to have a political voice.  While doing so, they examine the many injustices and anti-democratic policies and people who have undermined our government and our rights in the Trump era.  Get More From Molly Jong-Fast: Twitter | News...

Jill and Victor are joined by investigative journalist and author of “The Big Cheat”, David Cay Johnston for an examination of the Trump presidency from the reporter who’s covered him the longest.  They break down Trump’s monetization of the office, his history of skirting the law, and whether he and other politicians can or will be held accountable. Get More From David Cay Johnston: Twitter | DC...

Jill and Victor welcome broadcast sensation Stephanie Miller to discuss her journey from radio into political commentary and the need to let go of your initial plans to pursue your passion and find what’s waiting for you.  They also discuss the perils of the MSM’s  ‘both sides-ism’, and the increasing craziness manifesting in our country– especially in the Republican party.    Get More From Stepha...

Jill and Victor are joined by author of “Resistance”, WaPo’s Jennifer Rubin to examine the threats to our democracy and the role women play in protecting it.  They also look at what messaging and policies are needed to preserve the growing Democratic coalition, how to create lasting change, and the critical role young people and women have in leading the country forward. Get More From Jennifer Rub...

Jill and Victor sit down with Chief White House Correspondent for ABC News Jonathan Karl to understand what it was like covering Trump after his loss to President Biden and during the mayhem he caused during the Covid crisis and on 1/6.  In light of what we saw in his response to those events, what is the balance between journalism and advocacy?   Get More From Jonathan Karl: Twitter | This Week |...

Jill and Victor sit down with former Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow to examine how we can become savvy consumers of media, the importance of breaking out of our chosen news silos, and researching primary sources ourselves.  Is this enough to restore healthy national debate, reduce the power of big tech algorithms, and protect our democracy for the future? Get More From Martha Minow: Harvard...

Jill and Victor are joined by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten to examine the effects of the pandemic and increasing polarization on education.  There’s never been a greater need for national cohesion supporting young people, building community-teacher connections, and fighting systemic inequity.  Are we up to the challenge? Get More From Randi Weingarten: Twitter | Ameri...

Jill and Victor are joined by Hillary Clinton’s Email Director and Run For Something co-founder Amanda Litman to look at the importance of running for office, what it takes to launch a campaign, and how to win-- no matter what office you seek.  It’s the key to protecting democracy, but are the next generation of leaders up to the challenge? Are you? Get More From Amanda Litman: Twitter | Run For S...