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PolitiTeen
by The OX Institute
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.
Episodes
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Progressive vs Conservative | PolitiTeen's Last Episode?
Listen to host Ray debate Max, the President of the OX Institute, about which philosophy should guide the world forward: Progressivism or Conservatism? Also listen to them break down Ray's time hosting PolitiTeen for his last episode as host! 00:00 - Intro00:30 - PolitiTeen Year Recap28:30 -...
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RFK Jr.'s INSANE Transformation from Climate Activist to Vaccine Conspiracist
Listen to Ray and Trex break down RFK Jr.'s work as head of Health and Human Services while promoting unscientific claims about vaccines.
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Fighting about Politics | Why Are We Polarized?
Listen to Ray and Miles break down their most heated political debate yet! A throwback to before the 2024 Presidential Election when every topic turned into a heated argument about which part should be in charge of the country.
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The Truth About Rural America feat. Dr. Devadoss
Listen to host Ray interview Dr. Christabel Devadoss, a researcher and professor at Middle Tennessee State University focusing on rural America and race. Ray picks Dr. Devadoss' brain about the problems facing rural America, her work in political geography, and her usage of photography in her...
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TARIFF CRASH - Depression or Economic Comeback?
Listen to Trex and Ray break down Trump's tariff announcement, their thoughts on "Liberation Day," and a theory of Trump's plan to combat the threat of a recession.
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Uniting the Left and Right: City Planning
Listen to hosts Ray and Miles discuss zoning, roads, infrastructure, and everything related to urban planning. Can the right and left finally agree on something?
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I'm DONE with Politics
Listen to hosts Ray and Trex discuss the current state of our politics and news coverage. With how quickly the news cycle turns, you never know what is going to come next. Listen to our hosts who live and breathe politics talk about being burnt out from the sheer amount of news on a daily basis.
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2028 Presidential Election | Our Predictions
Listen to Ray and Trex break down the current prospects for the 2028 election. Who will take over the Democratic party and be at the top of the ticket? Will Trump create a political dynasty?
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Should Mexico Elect Their Judges?
Listen to Ray and Miles discuss a recent proposal from the newly elected Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum to reform the judicial appointment process in an attempt to curb corruption. Will the program be effective or worsen an already corrupt system?
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Politico Journalist TELLS ALL about Trump BAN feat. Micheal Doyle
Listen to host Ray interview Michael Doyle, a journalist working for Politico's E&E News. He largely reports on environmental issues and gives Ray the insider scoop into environmental protections, national parks, and the recent ban on government agencies subscribing to Politico under the Trump...
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Is America in a Constitutional Crisis?
Listen to our hosts Ray and Trex break down if the US is currently in a constitutional crisis. What is a constitutional crisis, how do people define it, and we will know when we are in one? Find out on this episode of PolitiTeen!
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Trump's Early Term | DOGE and Manifesting our Destiny
Listen to our hosts Ray and Trex breakdown the first two months of the Trump administration and DOGE actions and get a fresh perspective from young voices. Is Trump serious about territorial expansion? Is DOGE and Elon Musk having access to Treasury a threat?
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Building a National Brand | Nationalism VS Globalization feat. Simon Anholt
Watch Ray interview Simon Anholt, the founder of the Good Country Index, a metric of how much nations contribute to the global community. They go back and forth on major questions of how much responsibility countries have to the world and their own citizens, what should be the priority of a…
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The Future of US-Canada | Tariffs, Trade, and Annexation
Listen to hosts Ray and Miles discuss the future of US-Canada relations under the Trump term. Will Canada be the 51st state? What will our biggest trading relationship look like in a high-tariff, post-NAFTA, world?
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Inside Being an Incarcerated Firefighter feat. Brett Crawford
Listen to our host Ray interview Brett Crawford, a former inmate focused on rehabilitation through art. Brett was formerly an incarcerated firefighter in California and gives a first-hand perspective on the program.
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TikTok is Banned... SIKE!
Listen to our hosts Ray and Trex dive into the politics behind the TikTok ban. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear their live reaction to the unbanning as it happened mid-recording, you don't want to miss it! Keep up with the show on: TikTok YouTube
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The Growing American Gender Divide
Our hosts Raymond Hennessy and Trex Jones discuss the growing gender divide in the United States. Join our conversation to learn more! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@oxinstitute_ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOXInstitute
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Modern Architecture | A Critique
Our hosts Raymond Hennessy and Miles Moorfield discuss all things in the architectural space and answer the question, "Is art political?". YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOXInstitute TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@oxinstitute_
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Trump's Cabinet Picks & Challenges Ahead
Join our hosts Raymond Hennessy and Miles Moorfield as they discuss the 2024 election, Trump's cabinet picks, and much more. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOXInstitute TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@oxinstitute_
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Post Election Vibes | Bad, Awful, Throwing
Join our hosts Raymond Hennessy and Miles Moorfield as they discuss the 2024 election. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOXInstitute TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@oxinstitute_
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Time For The Data!
Watch as Ray and guest Aydan break down the analytical factors at play in the most recent 2024 election. See how certain counties made drastic swings to one side or the other as Ray dives deep into the numbers. Did the Republicans really gain support or did Harris fail at turning out voters. Find...
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What’s up with the Senate?
Ray and Trex our premier election analysts take on the Senate and break down the state of the Senate races. How will the Republicans win their majority? Can a Democrat win in Ohio still? What Nebraska? This and much more will be broken down as Ray and Trex jump into the wild world of the Senate...
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So You Want to Be a Millionare?
Do you want to learn how to make it rich? Well join Ray and Max as they give you all the tips and tricks our elected officials use to profit off our tax dollars. Ever wonder why Nancy Pelosi is so rich? Well look no further than the wonderful world of congressional stock trading. Ray and Max…
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Return to Normal?
In this episode, Ray and Trex dive into the latest Vice Presidential debate, marveling at how unexpectedly normal and civil it was compared to the usual theatrics. With refreshing honesty, they break down the exchange of actual policy ideas and meaningful discussion. Is Walz just your average…
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Not just Pretentious
Ray and Max Calman demystify the wonky jargon filled world of political science giving us all a look into a political theorist mind. Answering the burning questions and defending their "pretentious" interests Max and Ray dive deep into the human psyche and political theory. Is political science a...
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What’s your LinkedIn?
In this episode, Ray and Ava Dufault break down everything you need to know about working in D.C. From Capitol Hill to private firms, Ava shares her experiences and insights on navigating the complex world of politics and early careers. She also discusses D.C.’s often lackluster social scene for...
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Bombastic Debate
Watch Ray and Trex break down precisely what happened in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first debate of the 2024 election. Did Harris do enough to outdo Trump? Is JD Vance the ultimate attack dog, and more importantly, who is eating the dogs? Is Momala Harris in the house? This and much more is...
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The New PolitiTeen
PolitiTeen has undergone a ton of changes throughout the years. In this episode, we are introduced to our new hosts, Ray Hennessy and Ren Zheng. This exciting new chapter in PolitiTeen's history is marked by a collaboration with George Washington University's Politics and Values program. Listen…
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S3EP12 - Touching Lives, Shaping Futures ft. Gil Cisneros
In this episode Damian Galvan sits down with former Representative, former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness under the Biden administration, and current candidate for California's 31st district Gil Cisneros. Toon in as we get a glimpse into what drives Mr. Cisneros'...
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S3EP10 - The Roots of Violence
In this episode Damian and Max discuss the ongoing situation in the Israel-Gaza war. After over a week off, the Polititeen podcast took the time to carefully discuss a sensitive issue. Listen to our position on the current conflict and the history behind it.
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S3EP9 - The Collapse of a Party
In this episode, Damian and Max discuss the historic ousting of Speaker McCarthy and its implications for the Republican Party, Progressives, and the future of American politics. We also explore the potential solutions for the GOP and Progressives in the wake of this event. The party is now…
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S3EP8 - The Importance of Unions Pt.2
In this episode, Damian and Max discuss the recent labor activity by SAG-AFTRA, the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the Writers Guild of America (WGA). We talk about what recent wins mean for workers in these industries and what they can teach us about the power of collective bargaining. The WGA...
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S3EP7 - The Importance of Unions Pt. 1
In this episode of Polititeen, Damian and Max discuss the importance of unions as a part of their 2 part series. In this first part, we discuss the history of strikes that have taken place in the United States; we note victories, losses, deaths, and everything in between. For more content visit:...
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S3EP6 - "Love yourself" ft. Larry Lawton
Larry Lawton is a former jewel thief, ex-convict, author, motivational speaker, activist, and content creator. In this episode, we catch up with Larry to talk about what he's been up to since we last spoke, including his work on prison reform. Larry has been living his best life since we last...
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S3EP5 - "Welcome to Government Shutdowns"
In this episode, we discuss the recent deal between House Republicans on a stopgap government funding bill. We also talk about the history of government shutdowns, the reasons behind them, and some possible solutions. On September 19, 2023, House Republican groups reached a deal on a stopgap...
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S3EP4 - "The narcissism of CEOs" ft. Professor Mike Greiner
In this episode, Damian and Zane speak with friend of the show Dr. Mike Griener, a professor and researcher who studies the impact of narcissistic CEOs on their organizations. We discuss the definition of narcissism, the antecedents and manifestations of narcissistic traits in CEOs, and the…
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S3EP3 - "Always remember"
In this episode, Damian and Zane discuss the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia, and the G20 summit. We start by talking about the 9/11 anniversary. We discuss the events of that day and how they have shaped the...
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S3EP2 - Say "I don't know" ft. Simon Anholt
In this episode, Damian and Zane speak with friend of the show Simon Anholt, the founder of the Good Country Index. We discuss how the Good Country Index is calculated, and the different factors that are taken into account. We go on to analyze the index's findings, which show that some countries...
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S3EP1 "We're back... again"
Politieen is back! In this episode, Damian discusses the recent indictment of Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia, as well as the Republican Primary debate that took place on August 23rd, 2024. They start by talking about the indictment, which is the first criminal charge that Trump has faced...
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S2EP10 - "America's Just a Huge GTA V Lobby": On Progressives' Opposition to Biden's Build Back Better Plan and the COP26 Climate Summit
In today's episode, Varoon and Damian discuss Gary Black's run for the U.S. Senate, President Biden's stance on renewables heading into the COP26 Climate Summit and debate whether progressives' opposition to President Biden's Build Back Better Plan does more harm than good. Visit…
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S2EP9 - "We're Back": On New Beginnings and Biden's Build Back Better Plan
After a four-month hiatus, we're back! In today's episode, Varoon and Damian break down President Biden's Build Back Better Plan, opposition from Senators Sinema and Manchin, and react to the new Netflix series "Squid Games". Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content from our crew.
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S2EP8 - "Moral Ties": On America's Obsession With Donald Trump and the Future of Progressivism
In today's episode, Damian and Varoon bring on two of their friends from ACLU youth to speak on recent efforts to restrict Americans' access to the ballot, President Biden's proposed withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the road to progressive dominance in the 21st century. Visit www.polititeen.com…
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S2EP7 - "Mask Off": On the CDC's New Guidance and the Israel-Palestine Conflict
In today's episode, Varoon and Damian engage in an eye-opening discussion about "taking sides" in the Israel-Palestine conflict, recent uproar amongst Georgian parents about the teaching of CRT in schools, and rejoice over the CDC's new guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals. Visit...
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S2EP6 - "Speaking Objectively": On Isaiah Brown, Ma'Khia Bryant, and India's COVID Crisis
In today's episode, Varoon and Damian engage in an objective discussion surrounding the recent shootings of Isaiah Brown and Ma'Khia Bryant and India's growing COVID-19 case count, along with the prospect of "vaccine passports" popping up in the U.S. and abroad and what that means for everyday...
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S2EP5 - "Thirteen": On Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo, and Caron Nazario ft. Will Carroll
In today's episode, Varoon and Damian speak with Conservative Correspondent Will Carroll on the police shootings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo, the Caron Nazario situation, and the road to police reform on an institutional level. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our pod, along...
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S2EP4 - "It Bleeds Through": On the Trial of Derek Chauvin and the Outrage Over 'Montero'
In today's episode, Varoon and Damian speak on the state of vaccine distribution in the U.S., responses to Lil Nas X's new single 'Montero', and the ongoing murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Visit www.polititeen.com for the video version of our pod, along with other amazing content from the team.
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S2EP3 - "Stop Asian Hate": On Tuesday Night's Spa Shootings and why the '1964 Update' is Still Pending
In today's episode, Varoon and Damian speak on the racially-motivated hate crimes that unfolded in the city of Atlanta, President Biden's $1.9T American Rescue Plan, Raphael Warnock's first speech on the Senate floor, the border crisis, and the pending voting rights legislation under H.R.1. Visit...
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S2EP2 - "$PT to the Moon": On President Biden's First Full Week in the Oval ft. Will Carroll
Varoon and Damian sit down with Polititeen's Conservative Correspondent, Will Carroll, for a far-reaching conversation on President Biden's first full week—headlined by teenage traders takin' over the world, an end to the Keystone XL Pipeline project, and the President's wacky ties. Visit...
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S2EP1 - "A Day For Firsts": On the Inauguration of President Joe Biden ft. Dhanvi Shah and Andrea Montenegro
To kick off Season 2 of the pod, Varoon and Damian sit down with Dhanvi Shah and Andrea Montenegro of their podcast 'Women in Politics: the Breakdown' for a conversation on the inauguration of President Biden and what the future beholds. Visit www.polititeen.com for more amazing content.
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EP 64 - "Don't Be a Butt": On Comedy's Place in Politics ft. Zack Bornstein
Varoon and Damian sit down with Zack Bornstein of Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) and Saturday Night Live (NBC) for a conversation on Congressional Dems' impeachment proceedings, the Don's ban from social media, and the road towards eradicating Trumpism, once and for all. Visit www.polititeen.com for…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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'...
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