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American Campus PodcastCreating the AAUP with Henry ReichmanBrought to us, in part, by the race scientistsReferences mentioned this episode:Henry Reichman. 2025. Understanding Academic Freedom, 2nd edition. Johns Hopkins University Press. J. McKeen Cattell. 1913. University Control.Joy Ann Williamson-Lott. 2018. Jim Crow Campus: Higher Education and the Struggle for a New Southern Social Order. Teachers College Press.Lauren Lassabe Shepherd. 2025. Whose Side are Administrators On? HNN.Russell Banks. 2007. Continental Drift. Ecco.AAUP’s Academe blogHank Reichman on Bluesky @hankreichman.bsky.social AAUP’s At-Large chapter for anyone! AAUP resources Support the showBrowse the American Campus bookshelf at htt...
2025-11-1940 min
AAUP PresentsAnticipatory Obedience: 'To Yield a Little is to Run the Risk of Sacrificing All'In this episode we discuss the AAUP's statement "Against Anticipatory Obedience" which offers guidelines about how to respond to attacks on higher ed like those being launched by the Trump administration and its right wing allies. The statement says in times like these, "it is the higher education community’s responsibility not to surrender to such attacks—and not to surrender in anticipation of them. Instead, we must vigorously and loudly oppose them." Henry Reichman, a professor emeritus of history at California State University–East Bay and one of the statement's writers, walks us through the history and the recomm...
2025-03-2551 min
Rapidly Rotating RecordsListen Closely, Now! – RRR # 1,257 August 18, 2024Joseph Sudy
Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.
Do you know who this fellow is? He’s violinist, bandleader and vocalist Joseph Sudy. We’re a little late in celebrating his birthday, which was August 1, but better late than never, as they say. We’ll also be celebrating Al Piantadosi’s birthday in the first segment of the show. In between, we’ll have a “ped planus” segment, we’ll pick some cotton and have a list...
2024-08-1959 min
Red Rose Film ClubThe Death of Stalin (2017) | The Reds, White, and Blue: Film and the Fear of a Communist MenaceIt's the final episode of our series The Reds, White, and Blue, looking at films about the red scare and a fear of a communist menace. This time, Hal & Craig watched Armando Iannucci's (Veep, In the Loop) satire "The Death of Stalin". We discuss Stalinism, how it diverges from Leninism, and whether or not the film is an effective satire. Discussions also include: Some new movies we've been watching: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, The Last Stop in Yuma County, Monkey Man, and Unfrosted; The recent tornados that swept through the American southeast; A look at...
2024-05-271h 55
AAUP PresentsPolitical Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.In this podcast we discuss the AAUP's special report Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System. The report offers an in-depth review of a pattern of politically, racially, and ideologically motivated attacks on public higher education in Florida, which have largely occurred during the term of Governor Ron DeSantis. The guests are Afshan Jafar, a professor of Sociology at Connecticut College and a co-chair of the special committee, Henry Reichman, professor of history California State University, East Bay, also a co-chair of the committee, and Liz Leininger, a neuroscience professor who was pre...
2023-12-051h 01
Judaism's Top TalksMonarchs, Measles, and Mitochondria: A Medical Historical Journey - Rabbi Dr. Edward ReichmanWhat do Shakespeare, philosopher Jeremy Bentham and English kings Henry IV, Richard III, and Henry VIII all have in common? Join this breathtaking historical tour of museums, monarchs, murder mysteries, and mummies as we explore their relationship to Jewish medical history throughout the centuries.
This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
2023-10-1652 min
The College Commons PodcastThe Crucible of Conflict: Setting the Terms for Israel/Palestine to This DayJournalist Oren Kessler dives into the enduring legacy of the Arab Revolt of 1936.
Oren Kessler is a journalist and political analyst based in Tel Aviv. He has served as deputy director for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington, research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society in London, Arab affairs correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, and an editor and translator at Haaretz English edition.
Raised in Rochester, New York, and Tel Aviv, he holds a BA in history from the University of Toronto and an MA in diplomacy and conflict studies from Reichman University (IDC Herzliya).
Kessler’s work...
2023-06-0624 min
Middle East Forum Podcast"Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict" with Oren Kessler | MEF Podcast Ep. #265Fully to understand the two-state solution in the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict means going back to its origins in the 1930s, and specifically to the Arab Revolt and the Peel Commission Report. How did that pivotal moment shape the region's trajectory? What continuities exist? What lessons can we learn today from the debates then?Oren Kessler is the author of Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict [Rowman & Littlefield]. A Tel Aviv-based analyst, he has worked at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, the Henry Jackson Society, the Jerusalem Post, and Haaretz...
2023-06-0337 min
Beyond the News WFLA InterviewsProf Henry Reichman - AAUP vs Florida University SystemThe American Association of University Professors declares in a preliminary report that Florida's public colleges and universities are "under assault" by recent efforts such as the ban on DEI courses and the overhaul at New College in Sarasota. We speak with Professor Henry Reichman, professor emeritus at Cal State - East Bay. He chairs the AAUP's committee on academic freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-2510 min
Gesher Galicia TodayOren Kessler, Author of Palestine 1936 in Conversation with Steven TurnerOn Yom Hashoah we remember our sacred martyrs killed by the Nazis and their collaborators. One of the reasons they were able to kill so many is because Jews trying to flee the impending catastrophe had no place that would accept them. Just as war was breaking out and the Jewish plight became more desperate, Great Britain closed the gates of Palestine with its infamous White Paper of 1939. Why did that happen and how did it come about?
Oren Kessler in his new book, Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict tells...
2023-04-1858 min
Gesher Galicia TodayOren Kessler, Author of Palestine 1936 in Conversation with Steven TurnerOn Yom Hashoah we remember our sacred martyrs killed by the Nazis and their collaborators. One of the reasons they were able to kill so many is because Jews trying to flee the impending catastrophe had no place that would accept them. Just as war was breaking out and the Jewish plight became more desperate, Great Britain closed the gates of Palestine with its infamous White Paper of 1939. Why did that happen and how did it come about?
Oren Kessler in his new book, Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict tells...
2023-04-1858 min
Political Junkie PodcastEpisode 18: No Ivory TowerPoliticians are trying to legislate what is taught in American public colleges and universities—and they want to enforce their own ideological preferences by firing faculty who disagree. It’s time to take the defense of academic freedom seriously.As University of Nebraska English professor Julia Schleck explains in her book, "Dirty Knowledge: Academic Freedom in the Age of Neoliberalism" (University of Nebraska Press, 2022), academic freedom is the linchpin of excellence in higher education, and it relies on the protection of tenure. The erosion of both are one consequence of how higher education has been transformed by the...
2023-04-0340 min
Generation ElectBest Of: Doug Jones (6/21)Henry interviews Doug Jones on the podcast, a United States Senator from Alabama from 2018 to 2021, and a Democrat who ran and served in a place that nobody would’ve thought possible for the party to win in. They talk about what he did to get there, how he turned Alabama blue, and how Democrats can win in seemingly impossible places. They then deliberate on the merits and cons of bipartisanship and how to apply it in a polarized government, talk about what life is like inside the Senate, and the ongoing debate about the filibuster. To finish it off, the 2020 el...
2022-10-2149 minGeneration ElectBest Of: Jonathan Haidt (2/21)In one of the biggest Generation Elect episodes ever, Henry talks to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, one of his greatest influences, on morality in politics, values, activism, and more. Later in the podcast Henry welcomes on Griffin Roeder and Jack Newell to talk about Biden’s first week in office with new executive orders, Congressional debate over the filibuster, controversial congresswomen in the news, and tons more. Rate and review our podcast!
2022-10-211h 09
Fac/Staff LoungeRacism in the UNC systemOn April 28 the AAUP released a report of the Special Committee on Governance, Academic Freedom, and Institutional Racism in the University of North Carolina System. On the June 1 episode of “Office Hours with Dr. De Veau” we will be joined by Henry Reichman, a member of the committee to discuss the results of this system wide investigation which ultimately discovered extraordinary partisanship and political interference that has resulted in deep racism across the system that has impacted governance, hiring and academic freedom. Be a part of the next show by signing up at firesidechat.com
2022-07-021h 01
Office Hours with Dr. De VeauRacism in the UNC systemOn April 28 the AAUP released a report of the Special Committee on Governance, Academic Freedom, and Institutional Racism in the University of North Carolina System. On the June 1 episode of “Office Hours with Dr. De Veau” we will be joined by Henry Reichman, a member of the committee to discuss the results of this system wide investigation which ultimately discovered extraordinary partisanship and political interference that has resulted in deep racism across the system that has impacted governance, hiring and academic freedom. Be a part of the next show by signing up at firesidechat.com
2022-07-021h 01
Office Hours wth Dr. De VeauOffice Hours Replay: UNC Special Committee ReportThank you for making “What’s Up in the Academy?” the #1 Substack for Higher Education Show Description: On April 28 the American Association of University Professors released a report of the Special Committee on Governance, Academic Freedom, and Institutional Racism in the University of North Carolina System. This replay of the June 1, 2022 episode of “Office Hours with Dr. De Veau” we were joined by Dr. Henry Reichman, a member of the committee to discuss the results of this system wide investigation which ultimately discovered extraordinary partisanship and political interference that has resulted in deep racism across the system that has im...
2022-06-061h 00Generation ElectEmma Camp on Free Speech In CollegeIn March, the NY Times rocked the nation’s discourse by publishing an article by Emma Camp, a senior at UVA, about how she experienced college and academic life to be full of too much self-censorship and not enough honest debate. It provided a firestorm of reactions, both supportive and harshly critical and she joins Henry here to break down the points she was getting at, the nuances of how we treat controversial speech in college, the debate around whether cancel culture is a threat to democracy, and how we can be both braver and smarter with what we say in...
2022-04-1954 minGeneration ElectJustin Hollander on City Plans That WorkIn the second episode of the 2022 interview series on Generation Elect, Henry talks to Justin Hollander, a professor at Tufts University on Urban Planning and Environmental Policy. They discuss what can be done to remedy the racial biases in cities that goes along with lacks of affordable housing, the psychology of architecture and what draws people to a space, how the New Urbanism movement has impacted our experience within urban environments, and plenty more.
2022-03-2343 minGeneration ElectSneha Revanur on Inequitable AI TechnologyHenry brings the podcast back for 2022 with an interview with his friend Sneha Revanur, the founder of Encode Justice: an organization dedicated to combatting racial, economic, and social inequalities perpetrated by AI technology and facial recognition. They talk about how wrongful arrests and healthcare/housing discrimination has set society back with the advent of new technologies, and regulation and legislation that’s needed.
2022-03-1950 minGeneration Elect2021 Award ShowHenry, Griffin, Jack, and Adam do an all-encompassing review of the year in politics and the world.
2021-12-301h 232021-11-1641 minGeneration ElectTexas Kills Reproductive RightsHenry, Griffin, Jack, and Adam return on the podcast for the first episode of season 4, with a discussion on the Supreme Court’s massive decision to uphold a Texas abortion ban and perhaps lead the way for Roe v Wade to be overturned. They analyze why the pro-life movement has found success in recent years and how the pro-choice side can improve their messaging. They then talk about Afghanistan, whether Biden was given a bad hand or he botched the evacuation, and then they talk about the California recall, wondering whether Gavin Newsom will lose his job in a couple we...
2021-09-0354 minGeneration ElectInterview With Amanda RipleyHenry interviews Amanda Ripley, a journalist for organizations like TIME, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and more, and also the author of the recent book High Conflict, which is about how people get in and out of overwhelming and unhealthy debates and disputes. They talk about why we love and feel a need to exert conflict upon other people, how the media builds caricatures of the other side in politics which is damaging, and strategies people around the world have used to get out of conflict. Purchase her book and subscribe to Generation Elect!
2021-08-0550 minGeneration ElectLiz Cheney RemovedHenry, Griffin, and Jack discuss the ousting of Liz Cheney from Republican leadership due to her anti-Trump rhetoric, and why it’s so important in terms of where the party is going, as well as discussing her new replacement: Elise Stefanik. They then move on to talk about the peculiar but exciting NYC Mayors race, in which Andrew Yang leads a complicated field. Rate and review our podcast!
2021-05-1759 minGeneration ElectInterview with Mike AsburyGriffin interviews Mike Asbury, organizer of the NY Braver Angels Organization, a group dedicated to lessening the polarization in this country, cooling inflammatory left-right divides, and transmitting the value of civil disagreement and debate without hate or violence. Griffin talks to him about the unique political moment we’re in, if and how we can heal, and his take on the current state of civil divides in 2021. (Per our guest’s request, you can contact him to follow up on anything at 518-817-3877, or michael.f.asbury@gmail.com). Rate and review the podcast!
2021-03-2034 minGeneration ElectAmerican Rescue Plan SignedHenry, Griffin, and Jack talk about Joe Biden’s landmark passing of the American Rescue Plan Act which sends money in stimulus to American families, funds COVID vaccinations, helps small businesses, and so much more. They talk about the political effect on long term ideologies regarding it, as well as the controversial decision to leave out the minimum wage increase led by Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin. They then talk about the Andrew Cuomo controversy with resignation on the brink of occurring perhaps. Rate and review our podcast!
2021-03-1358 minGeneration ElectInterview with J. Miles ColemanHenry and Griffin interview J. Miles Coleman, the Associate Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball, which is the most famous election newspaper and predictions site in the country. They talk about what the midterms in 2022 will look like, redistricting impacts on congressional races, the futures of swing states like Georgia and North Carolina, as well as why Democratic down-ballot races weren’t as great as expected in 2020 and the demographic trends that come out of it. Rate and review our podcast on the Podcasts App!
2021-01-2958 minGeneration ElectInterview with Amanda LitmanHenry interviews Amanda Litman, founder of Run for Something, the largest progressive candidate recruitment network in the nation, urging young, diverse adults to run for office and get more involved with local politics. They talk about the importance of down-ballot races, how to convince people who have reservations but interest in politics to go and get involved, ideological differences on how to win in the Democratic Party, and advice for young people on how to get more involved.
2021-01-2029 minGeneration ElectRiots and RunoffsHenry, Griffin, and Jack talk about the craziness that occurred as far-right insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol in support of Trump, leading to five deaths, destruction, and massive amounts of criticism toward the president. They talk about the impending impeachment, as well as Trump’s permanent ban from Twitter, which has sparked intense political debate. They later move on to talk about the Georgia runoffs, in which Democrats took the Senate through wins from Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, and the appointment of Merrick Garland as AG for Joe Biden. Rate and review the podcast!
2021-01-1054 minGeneration Elect2020 Award ShowHenry, Jack, Griffin, and Adam do a yearly tradition of giving out political awards for the last year for categories like Politician of the Year, Moment of the Year, Surprise of the Year, and more. They later move onto Predictions for 2021, guessing how the Georgia runoffs will go, what plans Biden will look to pass, people to watch next year, and what the road forward is from an insane year in politics and world events. Rate and review our podcast, and have a great new year!
2020-12-291h 00Generation ElectBiden Assembles His TeamIn this episode of Generation Elect, Henry, Griffin, Jack, and Adam talk about the Trump team’s futile and occasionally illegal efforts to overturn the vote and contest the results of the election, as well as what comes next for a deeply divided Republican Party. They go on to talk about Biden naming big positions for his Cabinet, including Antony Blinken for Secretary of State, John Kerry for Climate, and Janet Yellin for treasury. They then close it off with a preview of the pivotal Senate runoffs in Georgia.
2020-11-2743 minGeneration ElectInterview with Lawrence LessigHenry interviews Professor Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, the founder of Equal Citizens, a 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate, and one of the most famous advocates for campaign finance reform, Electoral College reform, and a change in the unfair laws that comprise our institutions and make many beholden to special interests in the system. Henry interviews Lessig on all of this, and a lively conversation on ways to fix a broken democracy. Rate and review our podcast!
2020-11-1341 minGeneration ElectJoe Biden Elected PresidentHenry, Griffin, and Jack recap a stunning Election Week in which Joe Biden after a few days dismantled Donald Trump, beat him in key swing states and became the President-Elect. They analyze why the Democrats pulled out a win, what factors may have gone into a Trump loss, and the struggle on some parts to get the Latino vote. They also talk about Democratic messaging, along certain cultural and ideological issues, and why it might be problematic in some circumstances. Finally, they analyze the results of shocking Senate and House races, with down-ballot being bad news for Democrats overall. Rate...
2020-11-121h 01Generation ElectElection Night PreviewIn the biggest episode ever(!) Henry, Griffin, Jack, and Adam preview everything you need to know for Election Night 2020, talking about how Joe Biden has gotten into this incredible lead against Donald Trump, and the swing states they need to win to get to 270. They also unpack all the competitive Senate races, in Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, Iowa, Montana and more, betting on whether the Democrats can get the long-coveted majority in the US Senate. They talk about what we’ll know on Election Night, will we know who won, what if Trump refuses to concede? Also, they discuss what th...
2020-10-301h 11Generation ElectInterview with Richard BornHenry interviews Professor Richard Born who teaches political science at Vassar College and is an expert on congressional elections. They talk about the Supreme Court controversy, competitive Senate races this election cycle, how Republicans have maintained majorities through gerrymandering and other tactics, voter demographics, as well as what the political spectrum will look like depending on who wins Tuesday. Take a listen, rate and review our podcast, and vote.
2020-10-2849 minGeneration Elect2nd Debate Review as Election NearsHenry, Griffin, Jack, and Adam with less than 10 days until the election talk about the final presidential debate which was surprisingly not very eventful as Joe Biden and Donald Trump had their last pitches to the voters. They talk about the different messages and strategies from both sides as the election nears ever closer and what needs to happen in the next 10 days in terms of the presidential election, and senate races. Rate and review our podcast, but more importantly vote!
2020-10-2554 minGeneration ElectBiden’s Polls Get Better and BetterHenry, Griffin, and Jack begin their run-up to the 2020 election by talking about the state of the presidential race as Joe Biden leads President Trump by significant amounts in major swing states, they analyze why his lead is so much more massive than it was four years ago for the Democrats, and the most likely path to victory for him. They later discuss the VP Debate which was an interesting, intellectual affair between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence. Finally, they talk about the most competitive Senate races, make predictions, and answer listener questions.
2020-10-1747 minGeneration ElectDebate Insanity and Trump Tests PositiveHenry, Jack, and Adam talk about the first presidential debate, which consisted of Donald Trump not letting Joe Biden finish a sentence, refusing to condemn white supremacy, attacking people who struggle with drug addictions and more! Also that same guy tests positive for COVID-19, and we’ll talk about that! Rate and review us please!
2020-10-0349 minGeneration ElectRBG and the Chaos AheadHenry, Griffin, and Jack with one of the biggest Generation Elect episodes ever, talking about RBG’s death and Mitch McConnell’s stunning hypocrisy going back on his word and confirming the justice in an election year. They talk about the implications for the future in policy and what it means for the election coming up. Later, they preview the first Presidential Debate and rate and predict close Senate races.
2020-09-2449 minGeneration ElectThe Race Tightens? Maybe?In the start of Generation Elect Season 3, Henry, Griffin, and Jack talk about the state of the race now in September, with the mass protests impacting the race, and possible Trump gains in some states, while talking about Biden’s strategy for the path forward. They also talk about Trump’s shocking comments about the military and about COVID-19 to Bob Woodward, and finally they review the Markey vs Kennedy Senate race in which the veteran senator pulled out a surprising win.
2020-09-1446 minGeneration ElectDemocratic Convention ThoughtsHenry, Griffin, and Jack start off with a quick state of the 2020 race, talking about the electoral map and Senate races before they delve into the main topic, the Democratic convention last week. Over four nights, we saw Joe Biden give an amazing speech, interesting and inspiring videos, and the attempt for the Democratic Party to frame the messaging of what they want their candidacy to be. All that plus more is analyzed on the newest episode of Generation Elect!
2020-08-2346 minGeneration ElectIt’s Kamala Harris!Henry, Jack, and Griffin react to the news that Joe Biden has picked Senator Kamala Harris to be his Vice President and running mate, and what it means for a possible Biden administration, and for the rest of this race. They also preview next week’s Democratic National Convention, featuring everybody from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to John Kasich, and talk about Trump’s concerning defunding of the US Postal Service.
2020-08-1639 minGeneration ElectVice-President Pick Coming SoonHenry, Griffin, and Jack discuss each of the contenders for Biden’s VP: Kamala, Rice, Whitmer, Lance Bottoms, Warren, and more, and give pros and cons for them. They also talk about the state of the race for the Senate, the huge debate over whether schools should open, and some recent primaries.
2020-08-0955 min
The NAB Project PodcastNAB Podcast: Henry Reichman on Academic FreedomAs protests spread across the US as a rebellion against police brutality, white supremacy, systematic racism, and fundamentally unjust systems, the freedom of persons of letters, teachers, scholars, students, staff, and other higher education professionals, is all the more essential in order to build toward systemic change in the United States.
In order to address this essential need, on today’s episode we speak with Henry Reichman, Chair of the American Association of University Professor’s Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure. He is one of today’s leading voices defending a broad vision of tenure as the...
2020-07-271h 28Generation ElectInterview With Robert GeorgeHenry interviews Professor Robert P. George, an esteemed conservative intellectual who teaches at Princeton about his view on the world, on things like how young people are inclined to solve political problems, and the issues in those methods. They talk about foreign religious freedom, what the future of conservatism looks like, and his perspective on the incredible shifting reality of politics right now.
2020-07-211h 05Generation ElectJoe Biden’s Path To VictoryHenry, Griffin, and Jack talk about the state of the 2020 election as it stands, with Joe Biden’s polls looking good in swing states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona, and more, and which regions the candidates should focus on. Later, congressional down-ballot races are discussed, interesting SCOTUS cases are analyzed, and they talk about the economy in the time of COVID-19.
2020-07-0944 minGeneration ElectCivil Rights Icon John RobertsHenry, Griffin, and Jack have an eventful podcast with talk about the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions to protect gay and transgender employees from job discrimination, and save DACA. They also talk about down-ballot progressives in Kentucky and New York, Donald Trump’s debacle of a Tulsa Rally, and Kamala vs Demings vs Rice for Biden’s VP slot.
2020-06-2359 minGeneration ElectBlack Lives Matter - How To Fix Our Broken SystemIn a very important episode, Henry, Griffin, Jack, and Aliza discuss ways to combat systemic racism in our criminal justice system and our society, how we can change the national conversation, bring our youth up with good values, and make sure that justice and equity can be given to black communities.
2020-06-0845 minGeneration ElectBiden vs Trump is UnderwayHenry, Griffin, and Jack talk about the state of the Joe Biden vs Donald Trump presidential race, and how Joe Biden can frame the messaging and win the presidency, while picking the right running mate (Amy Klobuchar?) They later talk about if Democrats can flip the Senate blue, and win in places like Maine, Arizona, and Colorado, and also the House’s response to COVID-19. Rate and review our podcast!
2020-05-2358 minGeneration ElectBye Bye BernieHenry, Griffin, Jack, and Aliza talk about the shocking exit of Bernie Sanders from the presidential race, and why his campaign failed and lost to Joe Biden, as well analyzing how Bernie supporters may vote next. They later discuss who Joe Biden’s Vice President should be, the Coronavirus stimulus package in Congress, and voting by mail. Rate and review Generation Elect on Apple Podcasts!
2020-04-1145 minGeneration ElectInterview with Audrea DinHenry interviews Audrea Din, a climate activist and the NY state lead on the US Youth Climate Strike Movement about the climate crisis, her experience with climate activism, the Green New Deal, and how we can all fight climate change.
2020-03-2130 minGeneration ElectCoronavirus Response by TrumpHenry, Griffin, Jack, and Aliza talk about Trump and Cuomo’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, how Americans should best stay safe, and what our leadership should do in this chaotic week. They then discuss the Bernie vs Biden debate and Joe Biden’s promise to have a woman VP. Rate and review our podcast, but more importantly, wash your hands.
2020-03-1640 minGeneration ElectSuper Tuesday Talk!Henry, Griffin, and Jack welcome on the newest member of the Generation Elect team Aliza Cotton on to talk everything Super Tuesday, where Biden won 10/14 states available. They discuss what a Biden vs Bernie race is gonna look like, how endorsements played a big role in Biden’s advantage, Bloomberg’s further impact, the pathway forward for women candidates after Warren’s failed run, and whether Democrats can take the US Senate.
2020-03-0647 minGeneration ElectMike Bloomberg Gets SmokedIn an eventful episode of Generation Elect, the crew talk about the debate last night, Michael Bloomberg’s bubble of controversy, Bernie Sanders’s status as front runner, and review New Hampshire while previewing Nevada. Rate and subscribe our podcast, helps people find us!
2020-02-2140 minGeneration ElectWhat Even Happened In Iowa?Henry, Griffin, and Jack talk about the confusion and hilarity that happened in Iowa that led to a probable Pete Buttigieg win with Bernie right behind. They also talk about Trump being acquitted, Mitt Romney’s yes vote, and the future of the Republican Party.
2020-02-1156 minGeneration ElectIowa PreviewHenry, Griffin, and Jack preview the massive Iowa primary that’s ahead and talk about which 2020 Democrat it can help most. They later talk about the Bernie vs Warren feud and dish thoughts on the weird nature of the impeachment trial right now.
2020-01-2749 min
Think About ItFree Speech 68: Henry Reichman--Can Professors Get Fired for a Tweet?Should professors be held accountable for speech they make off-campus, on-line, and apart from their professional role in the university? Does academic freedom mean freedom of speech and what are the differences? I spoke with Professor Henry Reichman, who has served as Vice President of the American Association of University Professor, an organization that defends academic freedom. Reichman has chaired the AAUP's Committee on Academic Freedom and just published The Future of Academic Freedom.Uli Baer teaches literature and photography as University Professor at New York University. A recipient of Guggenheim, Getty and Humboldt awards, in addition t...
2020-01-231h 06Generation Elect2019 Award ShowIt’s the end of the year, and Henry, Griffin, Jack, and Adam review the biggest stories of the year - and hand out awards for the Best Politician of the year, the Biggest Surprise of the year, and much more. Later, they predict what 2020 will look like, including the big election.
2019-12-2946 minGeneration ElectThe Impeachment Wars ContinueHenry, Griffin, and Jack talk about the House Democrats charging Trump with Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress. Later, they talk about Boris Johnson winning re-election in Britain, and have a spirited argument about how to heal the divide in the Democratic Party.
2019-12-1657 minGeneration ElectKamala Harris Fizzles OutIn the first ever podcast with four people on it, Henry, Griffin, Adam, and Jack talk about Kamala Harris’s abrupt end to her once-promising presidential campaign. They later discuss impeachment and the best way that Democrats can impeach this president. Finally, they talk about the Armenian Genocide and why Donald Trump has to stand up to the atrocities in Turkey. Rate and review our podcast on iTunes!
2019-12-081h 07Generation ElectQuid Pro QuoHenry and Griffin unpack Gordon Sondland’s bombshell testimony that destroyed Donald Trump and confirmed that he tied Ukraine money to an investigation of the Bidens. They then talk about the Democratic Debate, and how a certain Tulsi Gabbard is really disrupting things. Rate our podcast on iTunes!
2019-11-2544 minGeneration ElectKentucky Turns Blue!Henry, Griffin, and the newest Generation Elect analyst Jack Newell talk all about the 2019 elections, with big Democratic victories in Kentucky and Virginia. They talk about Michael Bloomberg probably entering the 2020 race, and explain what effect he might have. Finally they go down the Impeachment alley, and update you on that fun process. Please be sure to rate our podcast!
2019-11-0842 minGeneration ElectRepublicans’ Phone-y ProtestsImpeachment is in a buzz and Henry and Griffin give you the latest surrounding what’s happening the chaotic world of Trump and Ukraine, and talk about the Republican strategy for deflecting impeachment. Griffin touches upon a preview of the 2019 Election Day, and Henry talks about the imperfect nature of the 2020 Democratic field.
2019-10-2939 minGeneration ElectButtigieg Leads Moderates To Big NightHenry and Griffin have a lively episode of Generation Elect, where they analyze the debate and how key candidates like Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, and Bernie Sanders did. They also talk more about impeachment and brush upon an important governor election in the South. Please rate our podcast!
2019-10-1843 minGeneration ElectWould the GOP Turn On Trump?Henry and Griffin talk some more about politics, including a preview of the 4th Democratic Debate, talk about Senate and Governor elections, and discuss Trump’s role in the whistleblower saga.
2019-10-0540 minGeneration ElectFrom Ukraine With LoveHenry and Griffin discuss the big news of Trump’s coming impeachment, and how he got there with a story of a whistleblower, blackmailing the Ukraine president, all in order to find dirt on Joe Biden. Donald Trump looks set to be the fourth president impeached, and Henry and Griffin give their takes, also talk about the climate march and environmental legislation, and answer all your listener questions! Be sure to rate our podcast!
2019-09-2642 minGeneration ElectJoe Biden Breaks AheadHenry, Griffin, and podcast guest Adam Kohn talk about all that went down in the Democratic Debate, talking about all ten candidates, and how healthcare, gun control, and other issues were discussed. Rate our podcast, please!
2019-09-1348 minGeneration ElectTen Democrats Standing!Generation Elect is back for Season 2! After a summer break, Henry and Griffin return for an extended preview of Thursday’s Democratic Debate, with a focus on each candidate. Later in the pod, they talk about an under-the-radar (but important) governor race, and some dictator-ish stuff from Trump. Follow us @generationelect!
2019-09-0733 minGeneration ElectMueller TalksJack and Henry give their take in a detailed analysis of the Mueller Testimony with a lot of interesting stuff. They continue and talk about new revelations about Al Franken, a concerning situation with the Death Penalty, and do a big preview of the next Democratic Debate. Follow us @generationelect on Instagram!
2019-07-2636 minGeneration ElectTrump’s Racist TweetHenry welcomes Jack Newell to Generation Elect as a new political analyst on the pod and the two talk about Trump’s racist tweet as well as the shocking rally he had in North Carolina. They cover the USWNT’s battle for equal pay, and finish with a preview of the next 2020 debates, before all your listener questions are answered!
2019-07-1842 minGeneration ElectDebate Analysis!Henry and Griffin bring you very extensive analysis from the first 2020 Democratic Debate which featured fun moments from Biden, Castro, Buttigieg, Kamala, Warren, Bernie, and Marianne Williamson (?) But the Generation Elect team go in depth with their debate takeaways and determine winners and losers from these 2020 candidates first real test.
2019-06-2836 minGeneration ElectDemocratic Debates PreviewHenry and Griffin talk Democrat Debates, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, an early preview to the 2020 Senate Elections, and tease a very special interview guest coming to the pod next week!
2019-06-1735 minGeneration ElectImpeachment Is The QuestionHenry and Griffin talk about the Mueller Report, Justin Amash, and the Democrats growing idea of impeachment, as well as the Alabama abortion ban and other efforts to undermine Roe v Wade. Follow us @generationelect on Instagram!
2019-06-0229 minGeneration Elect2020 Democratic Primary Preview: Part 3In the final episode of our series on the candidates, Henry and Griffin talk about Warren, Bernie, Ryan, and Inslee. Follow us @generationelect!
2019-05-1028 min
Issues Today PodcastIssues Today Podcast 42Henry Reichman discusses academic freedom. Edward Eichhorn details highlights of a new national healthcare program. Diane Herbert comments on diabetes and the family.
2019-05-0329 minGeneration Elect2020 Democratic Primary Preview: Part 2Henry and Griffin delve into more of the 2020 candidates in this three part miniseries with interesting debates about Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Julian Castro, Cory Booker, and Kirsten Gillibrand. Follow us on Instagram @generationelect!
2019-05-0143 minGeneration Elect2020 Democratic Primary Preview: Part 1At the request of one of our listeners a couple months ago, we will go through an in-depth discussion of each candidate, broken up into three parts, designed for the unsure voter. Part one includes Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Tulsi Gabbard, Beto O Rourke, and Andrew Yang. Follow us @generationelect on Instagram!
2019-04-2332 min
Issues Today RadioIssues Today 19-17(19-17-April 22-April 28) Henry Reichman will discuss the fight for academic freedom. Edward Eichhorn will talk about how to heal healthcare and Ann Jean Davis on veganism and climate.
2019-04-2228 minGeneration ElectIt’s Mueller Time!Henry and Griffin give their take on the latest Mueller report news, after Barr’s summary of his report may turn out to have been misleading. They also talk about which controversial cabinet member is resigning from the Trump administration, dish their thoughts on a certain Pete Buttigieg, and discuss breakthroughs in Chicago. Follow us @generationelect.
2019-04-0922 minGeneration ElectMueller Report Completed!Henry and Griffin talk about the completion of the Mueller report, mere minutes after the news broke in an emergency podcast.
2019-03-2212 minGeneration ElectVeto and Beto NewsTrump issues first ever veto, Beto O Rourke runs for president, Brexit gets interesting, and Colorado joins a bold new election policy. Find out all about on Generation Elect! Follow us @generationelect
2019-03-1719 minGeneration ElectIt’s A Trump “Emergency!”Henry and Griffin discuss the state of emergency that Donald Trump has put us in to dilute funding for his wall. Bernie Sanders (remember him?) announces a run for 2020, cause that’s exactly what we need right now. Trump’s got a 2020 primary challenger, how major can he be? Finally, a midterm race in North Carolina has been ordered a redo. Find out why on Generation Elect, subscribe to us on Insta @generationelect.
2019-02-2323 minGeneration ElectVirginia Has FallenWe’ve got a Sunday night edition of Generation Elect, as Henry and Griffin talk about what went down in Trump’s State Of The Union, and Pelosi’s epic clap-back. There’s also a lot wrong in Virginia, as the three top ranking officials in that state are in deep trouble. Also Klobuchar is in 2020 and AOC is doing fun stuff, (no surprise.)
2019-02-1123 minGeneration ElectState Of The Delayed Union PreviewHenry and Griffin discuss what to expect in Tuesday nights State Of The Union, as well as news that Cory Booker is in the Democratic Primary for 2020. How will he fare? Virginia governor Ralph Northam is in hot water, along with Howard Shuclz spilling hot coffee on the election. Follow @generationelect to get more access to the only political podcast run by kids in the world!
2019-02-0324 minGeneration Elect#TrumpCavedIn our fifth episode of Generation Elect, Henry and Matt welcome Griffin Roeder to the pod to discuss the following. Pelosi beats Trump at his own game and wins the shutdown, negating Trump his wall. Kamala Harris, a potential Democrat frontrunner announces her 2020 intentions, as well as longtime Trump associate Roger Stone’s indictment. There’s always political news in 2019! Listen to the best opinions on it on Generation Elect and follow us @generationelect on Instagram!
2019-01-2928 minGeneration ElectShutdown Showdown: Trump vs PelosiSorry guys for the break in Gen Elect pods. The shutdown cut the funding for our podcast, that’s our excuse. Anyway, Henry and Matt talk about the shutdown over the border wall that’s affecting EVERYONE, the 2020 presidential field opening with major candidates such as Castro, Warren, Gillibrand, and Gabbard(?) announcing, they talk briefly about Paul Manafort and that whole Russia thing, and sympathize to Britain after May’s Brexit deal falls. Follow us on Instagram at @generationelect!
2019-01-1725 minGeneration ElectCollusion ChaosHenry and Matt dish upon the legacy of George H.W. Bush, our 41st president who died last weekend. They talk about Michael Cohen’s guilty plea, Trump’s meeting and real estate deal and what it means for collusion and the Mueller investigation, and finish it by going abroad to some wild French protests and G-20. Follow us on Instagram @generationelect.
2018-12-0520 minGeneration ElectTear Gas In TijuanaIn the second episode of Generation Elect, Henry and Matt cover a wide range of topics, like Mississippi’s runoff Senate race, border agents spraying tear gas at Mexican immigrants, the latest in the Jamaal Khashoggi saga, and Trump’s approach to foreign conflicts.
2018-11-3017 minGeneration ElectMidterm ReactionsIn the first episode of Generation Elect, the only political podcast run by kids in the world, Henry and Matt talk 2018 Midterms, reviewing key races in Georgia, Florida, and Texas and talk about what the Democrats can do next. They also go abroad to discuss Brexit and round it off with some premature 2020 discussion. Listen to Generation Elect!
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