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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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Apr 30, 2025

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Episodes

EP 14 - "Your Vote Matters": On Change in District 24 ft. Natalie Bucsko 02.07.2020

In today's installment of Polititeen, Varoon and Damian hop on the show once again to discuss a need for racial equity in America, and a transformation at the root with Natalie Bucsko, a Democratic candidate running for Georgia House of Representatives from the 24th District of our state. Natalie explains how she plans to fight for issues such as education reform, prison reform, our planet, and eq...

EP 13 - "It's a Paradox, Not a Paradise": On the Presidency and Our Role in the United States of Trump 30.06.2020

In today's gripping episode, high-school Juniors Varoon and Damian jump back on the podcast for a heavily conversational discussion about the state of our union and the state of our President with the upcoming elections this November. The show is heavily diluted with discussion on the moral and ethical reasoning behind the President's controversial moves on Twitter as of late (or lack thereof), an...

EP 12 - "Ask the Questions": On Equality and Accountability ft. Charles Ravenscraft 27.06.2020

In today's very special episode of the Polititeen podcast, rising high-school Juniors Varoon and Damian bring on Charles Ravenscraft, a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives from District 22 , to showcase his stance on issues that affect Americans on every corner of the United States. A current union electricians, Charles speaks heavily on issues such as climate change, gun violence,...

EP 11 - "Killer": Vandalism or Patriotism? ft. Will Carroll 25.06.2020

In today's episode, high-school Juniors Varoon and Damian are joined by Polititeen correspondent Will Carroll to discuss the double-faced crisis that is rooted in the contemporary defacing of national monuments nationwide. Today's episode takes an interesting turn, with all three parties presenting thoughtful arguments around the moral, ethical, and even the economical basis of such acts. The crew...

EP 10 - "Kung Flu": Trump and an Uncertain Future 23.06.2020

In today's episode, rising high-school Juniors Varoon and Damian discuss issues that unfolded in the midst of both campaigns for the presidency this year. More specifically, they analyze President Trump's rally over the weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and place bets on what's to come during Tuesday's rally. Diving deep into the moral and ethical basis of the President's rhetoric, they begin an eye-ope...

EP 09 - "Lead with Your Heart": On Equal Opportunity ft. Christa Olenczak 21.06.2020

In Friday's special installment, high-school Juniors Varoon and Damian headline their talkshow by delving into a variety of contemporary topics; from discussions on recent SCOTUS decisions to an understanding on the ethical imbalance shown in domestic internment camps, they truly immerse listeners in educated conversation. They are joined by a candidate for Georgia's House of Representatives in Di...

EP 08 - "The Room Where It Happened": Bolton and the Presidency 18.06.2020

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian, two high-school Juniors, discuss new charges against President Trump that have unfolded as a byproduct of former NSA advisor John Bolton's tell-all book "The Room Where It Happened".  They discuss and analyze the President's actions on a variety of accounts -- with regard to foreign affairs, healthcare, race relations, and the 2020 presidential race, tak...

EP 07 - "Lead by Example": Sparking Acceptance in America ft. Ted Terry 15.06.2020

In today's special episode, two high-school Juniors, Varoon and Damian , are joined by the former Mayor of Clarkston, Georgia, and current candidate for the seat of Dekalb's Super 6 Commissioner Ted Terry . Varoon and Damian had the opportunity to discuss the issue of racial tensions across America profusely with Ted, and headline today's segment with an in-depth conversation about sparking accept...

EP 06 - "#StandwithTucker": Truth and Maturity in Politics 13.06.2020

In today's gripping episode, Varoon and Damian, two high-school Juniors, discuss a variety of moral and ethical issues stemming from President Trump's announcement of an impending executive order to support POCs nationwide. They bring in a rising push from corporations to boycott the placement of ads on the highly controversial "Tucker Carlson Show", and how corporations are finally choosing to su...

EP 05 - "ACAB": Bridging America's Wealth Gap ft. Will Carroll 12.06.2020

In today's episode, Varoon and Damian, two high-school Juniors, present a discussion filled with perspective on the ACAB movement and systematic racism within the United States of America. They bring on a new member of the Polititeen family, Will Carroll, as a conservative correspondent to provide insight from the right wing, and have a lengthy discussion about steps that our country can take to m...

EP 04 - "Defund the Police": A New Battle Cry 09.06.2020

Listen as two high-school students, Damian and Varoon, discuss a variety of contemporary issues that continue to affect the political stage, including protesters' newfound demands to "defund the police", a sweeping reform bill introduced by the Democratic Party earlier this Monday, and the recession that continues to affect Americans on all fronts. As always, follow us on Twitter @polititeenshow o...

EP 03 - "Pure Hatred": Racism At our Front Door 06.06.2020

At the end of our inaugural week for the Polititeen podcast, your hosts Varoon and Damian return for their best segment yet, discussing an issue close to their hearts as residents of Forsyth County, Georgia, a town historically known for racial tensions and injustice. This episode of Polititeen digresses from the topic of race relations in the United States, and discusses socio-political issues th...

EP 02 - "Send in the Troops" : Sen. Tom Cotton and Race Riots 04.06.2020

Rising high-school Juniors Varoon and Damian discuss issues that have unearthed since Polititeen's inaugural podcast this Monday, June 1: from the controversial op-ed written by Tom Cotton pushing forth military action against rioters across the nation to the social media trend that swept our nation, #blackouttuesday. Our hosts return for a discourse that'll keep you on your feet, addressing a nee...

EP 01 - "I Can't Breathe": The Murder of George Floyd 02.06.2020

Varoon and Damian talk about events related to the brutal murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, which sparked national outrage over an incontrovertibly flawed system. We bring in how social media has reacted to the issues of today, less-known facts and information from sources that have resurfaced over the past couple of days, accounts from celebrities on the crisis at-hand, interesting debates...

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