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 fo...
Jul 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 147
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” & ...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 146
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 Get More From Vict...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 145
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 Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wi...
Jun 29, 2022•58 min•Ep. 144
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 Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: ...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 143
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 |...
Jun 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 142
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 Get More From...
Jun 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 141
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 Get More...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 140
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 Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter...
May 25, 2022•59 min•Ep. 139
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 W...
May 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 138
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 Mentioned On The Podcast: The Op-Ed Project Get More From Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | ...
May 11, 2022•52 min•Ep. 137
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 Winslow: Twitter | Website | Author of “City On Fire” & Many Other Books Get More From Victor and Jill...
May 04, 2022•32 min•Ep. 136
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 happens when they fall. Get More From Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Twitter | NYU | Website | Substack | Aut...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 135
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 This Episode: Barb’s proposed memo for the prosecution of Donald Trump Get More From Barb McQuade: #Sis...
Apr 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 134
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 on My Journey From The Republican Party, Through Grief, To Advocacy Get More From Rachel Vindman: Twi...
Apr 13, 2022•58 min•Ep. 133
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 Laurie Blank: Emory University | Humanitarian Law & Policy Blog | LinkedIn Get More From Victor and ...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 132
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 Soledad O’Brien: Twitter | MatterOfFact.tv | Soledad Productions | Instagram Get More From Victor and Jil...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 131
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 VanLandingham: Twitter | Southwestern Law School | Lawfare Blog | Just Security Get More From Victor and Jill...
Mar 23, 2022•53 min•Ep. 130
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 | MSNBC’s Ayman | Instagram Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website |...
Mar 16, 2022•54 min•Ep. 129
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 can we restore them to our civics? Get More From S.E. Cupp: Twitter | CNN | S.E. Cupp Show | NYDN Get Mor...
Mar 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 128
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 Olivia Troye: Twitter | Renew America | LinkedIn Content Recommended From This Episode: Terry Savage on th...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 127
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 | Renew America | Author of “A Warning” Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook ...
Feb 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 126
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 | Author of “Saving Grace” Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Auth...
Feb 16, 2022•52 min•Ep. 125
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: Twitter | Campaign Website | House.gov | Facebook Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter |...
Feb 09, 2022•35 min•Ep. 124
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 Capehart: Twitter | Capehart Podcast | WaPo | The Sunday Show | PBS Brooks & Capehart Get More Fro...
Feb 02, 2022•57 min•Ep. 123
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? Get More From David French: Twitter | Newsletter | The Dispatch | Author of “Divided We Fall” & ...
Jan 26, 2022•56 min•Ep. 122
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 | Instagram | House.Gov Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Autho...
Jan 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 121
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 | Newsletter | The New Abnormal Podcast Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook |...
Jan 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 120
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 Report | Author of “The Big Cheat” & Many Other Books Get More From Victor and Jill: Jill Wine-Ba...
Jan 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 119
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 Stephanie Miller: Twitter | Stephanie Miller Show | Facebook | Stephanie Miller’s Happy Hour Podcast Get More F...
Dec 29, 2021•43 min•Ep. 118
