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  • 237: Bidding You Adieu / We'll Be Back

    237: Bidding You Adieu / We'll Be Back
    Apr 3 2024
    Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi reflect on their intergenerational podcast, iGen Politics, and the highlights of their four-year journey. They discuss their favorite episodes, including interviews with Madeline Albright and Billy Ray, and the growth of their audience and community. They also mention the challenges of recording during the pandemic and the future of the podcast. They emphasize the importance of intergenerational conversations and the upcoming election. They conclude by thanking their listeners and encouraging them to stay tuned for future episodes.

    Takeaways:
    iGen Politics is an intergenerational podcast that aims to engage listeners of all generations in political discussions.
    The hosts reflect on their favorite episodes and guests, including Madeline Albright and Billy Ray.
    They appreciate the growth of their audience and the support they have received.
    They emphasize the importance of intergenerational conversations and communication in bridging political divides.
    They encourage listeners to stay engaged and informed, especially in the upcoming election.
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    24 min
  • 236: How to Outsmart Republicans with Billy Ray

    236: How to Outsmart Republicans with Billy Ray
    Mar 27 2024
    In this episode, the hosts discuss messaging and what Democrats must do to win big in the upcoming elections. They are joined by Billy Ray, an Emmy award-winning writer and political advisor. The conversation covers various topics, including the messaging and tone of President Biden's State of the Union speech, the impact of cultural issues on Democratic messaging, and the importance of establishing a new frame for Democratic messaging. They also discuss crafting messages for undecided independent voters, enhancing the production and storytelling of presidential speeches, and reframing Democratic messaging on key issues like guns, climate change, and abortion. The episode concludes with a discussion on messaging to young people on Israel and Gaza and the importance of establishing a frame in messaging. In this episode, Simon Sidi interviews Billy Ray, a successful screenwriter and political messaging consultant. Billy shares his experience training Democratic candidates in effective messaging and storytelling. He emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and locating the audience's emotional state. Billy also discusses the messaging advantage of Republicans and the need for Democrats to focus on long-term planning. He provides examples of reframing political issues and appealing to values like freedom. The episode concludes with a celebration of Simon's graduation from college.

    Takeaways:
    President Biden's messaging focuses on making people feel that they matter and that they matter to him specifically.
    Democrats should focus on the core issues that have broad support among the American people, such as minimum wage, abortion rights, gun control, and protecting social security and Medicare.
    Democrats need to rebrand themselves as the antidote to chaos and emphasize their ability to govern and solve problems.
    Breaking the frame in messaging involves rejecting the premise of a question and reframing the conversation to focus on the issues that matter to voters. Effective political messaging requires emotional connection and storytelling.
    Democrats should focus on long-term planning and messaging to counter the Republicans' advantage.
    Reframing political issues and appealing to values like freedom can be persuasive.
    Young people interested in writing, politics, and communication should follow their passion and be willing to work hard.



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    1 h et 3 min
  • 235: The White House Drug Dealer Under Donald Trump with Noah Shachtman

    235: The White House Drug Dealer Under Donald Trump with Noah Shachtman
    Mar 20 2024
    The conversation with Noah Shachtman covers the misuse of prescription medications in the White House, particularly during the Trump administration. The White House Medical Office was found to have sloppy handling of prescription medications, including the use of military-grade stimulants like modafinil to keep up with the pace of dealing with Donald Trump. The White House doctor, Ronnie Jackson, was known for his eccentric behavior and abuse of power. The conversation also touches on the difference between being a writer and an editor in journalism, the future of magazines in the digital age, and the media's coverage of Biden and Trump.
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    51 min
  • 234: The State Of The Union with Victor & Jill

    234: The State Of The Union with Victor & Jill
    Mar 13 2024
    42 min
  • 233: Lawyer who Took Down Trump University Tells All About how to defeat Donald Trump

    233: Lawyer who Took Down Trump University Tells All About how to defeat Donald Trump
    Mar 6 2024
    1 h et 1 min
  • 232: Barbara McQuade: Trump is the "Greatest Purveyor of Disinformation & Lies"

    232: Barbara McQuade: Trump is the "Greatest Purveyor of Disinformation & Lies"
    Feb 27 2024
    Barb McQuade, cohost of #SistersInLaw, joins Jill and Victor to talk about her book, Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America. She is currently on a book tour.
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    50 min
  • 231: Why Gen Z Will Make Republicans Find Out w/ Olivia Julianna, Harry Sisson, and Isaiah Martin

    231: Why Gen Z Will Make Republicans Find Out w/ Olivia Julianna, Harry Sisson, and Isaiah Martin
    Feb 21 2024
    Why Gen Z Will Make Republicans Find Out w/ Olivia Julianna, Harry Sisson, and Isaiah Martin
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    55 min
  • 230: The Damndest Thing Jamie Raskin Has Ever Seen

    230: The Damndest Thing Jamie Raskin Has Ever Seen
    Feb 14 2024
    Jamin Raskin is an American attorney, law professor, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Maryland State Senate from 2007 to 2016


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    47 min