"Homegrown terrorism" -- it's an idea that's become more and more talked about as the proliferation of xenophobic ideas has reached a fever-pitch. It spreads the theory that by alienating immigrants seeking a brighter future, we as Americans are actively contributing to anti-American sentiments that transcend our well-wishes for the America of tomorrow. Listen in as Varoon and Damian, two high-school Juniors, try to find out why xenophobia is so rampant, and more importantly, where the roots of domestic terror lie during their conversation with immigration attorney and entrepreneur Audra Doyle. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content.

"To whom much is given, much is required" -- it's the quote that's kept Fani Willis going as she works tirelessly to ensure that Fulton County's justice system puts the interest of its people first. Running against six-term District Attorney Paul L. Howard, Jr. for the integral seat, Fani Willis believes in common-sense policing, and in the concrete ability of individuals to change. Listen to today's episode to find out why Fani left a lofty position as the Chief Municipal Court Judge in South Fulton to pursue a position in the political field. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content.

J.F.B.C -- it's what Blaire Erskine, an up-and-coming comedian from Atlanta, Georgia lives by. As a symbol of hope for independent women and aspiring comedians from every corner of the United States, Blaire is nothing short of a force on the rise, creating wildly popular skits that bring a lighthearted perspective towards political happenings. In a world where it's increasingly hard to share a laugh, she's a trailblazer, relentless in putting her positions on public display. Find out what J.F.B.C truly means in today's episode of Polititeen. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content from Polititeen Media.

Larry Lawton, a notorious jewel thief who served 11 years in federal prison, doesn't believe in bad people -- he believes in bad choices. Ever since Larry was reintegrated into society in late 2007, he became committed to building a more equitable future for not only himself, but for countless others headed along the wrong path, creating the Reality Check Program to dispel the myth that it's impossible for misled children to change their ways, and to bridge the ever-growing gap between cops and their communities. In today's episode, Lawton, now a bestselling author and media influencer, joins your hosts Damian and Varoon for a conversation on philosophy, politics, and the connection between the two. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content from Polititeen Media.

The Deep South -- it's been a place where conservatives have held free reign for the past couple of years and decades, and become a true fortress for ideals representative of the Grand Old Party. However, in the same area where Republicans have held a dominion ever since the days of Zell Miller, we're seeing the political tide shift against the Republican Party in light of the Trump administration's openly racist, nativist, and xenophobic rhetoric, as it's becoming exponentially more diverse by the day. Listen in as Pallavi Purkayastha, an Indian-American Democratic political strategist who's among the newest batch of members in the DNC, explains how Georgia's on its way to becoming a battleground state come November, and how young minds can truly craft their dreams into reality through activism and involvement in local political campaigns. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content from Polititeen Media.

Truth decay -- it's the long-held belief that Americans have moved further and further away from analyzing facts in making their political decisions, and have become privy to what know as misinformation. In fact, we're in an "Age of Misinformation", where media outlets, social media influencers, and politicians deliberately spread unreliable information via their platforms in order to get a couple of clicks. It's become a pandemic in and of itself, that continues to corrupt the minds of Americans from across the spectrum and to tie them down from forming educated perspectives on public policy. Tune in as Varoon and Damian discuss the idea of truth decay within the modern world with the senior political scientist behind the RAND Corporation's Countering Truth Decay Initiative, Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content from Polititeen Media.

Hyperpartisanship -- it's a principle that threatens the very backbone of American democracy. As the Democratic and Republican parties move further and further away from their principles in light of the current issues that this administration has posed, we're not only becoming more divided as a people, but distinctly divided on Capitol Hill. Politics has transformed into a game of chess, with allegiances masking our desire for the common welfare. Listen in as Varoon and Damian engage in a discussion with the first Asian-American and openly gay representative in the Georgia legislature for a passionate discussion on the backbone of division, politically and socially, and how it's ravaged our nation throughout the course of American history. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content from Polititeen Media.

COVID-19 -- it's a virus that's transformed our society and tested the American resolve. Yet it's been almost four months since the country first took notice of the pandemic, and we're still at the same spot. Progress seemed to be a given -- but it doesn't seem like we're moving forward. With the President downplaying the national emergency that's been on the floor to safeguard his re-election campaign, and Education Secretary Betsy Devos threatening to withhold funding for public schools if they don't reopen this fall, the situation is becoming more serious by the day. Listen in as Varoon and Damian, two rising high-school Juniors, discuss the reasoning behind recent moves by this administration, and how they're feeling about America's chances against COVID-19. Visit www.polititeenpodcast.com for more amazing content from Polititeen Media.

In today's episode, two rising high-school Juniors, Varoon and Damian, host a conversation with Charlie D., a student from their local community who's identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA community. They discuss growing hostilities against individuals as a part of this community and others based upon perceived differences, and a route to move forward in normalizing differences in sexuality. To help viewers understand the struggles of aligning with queer culture in the Deep South, Charlie brings in his own experiences with coming out and finding allies within his community. Listen in for a deep discussion which surrounds modern-day discrimination at its highest level. As always, make sure to follow us on Twitter @polititeenshow or to connect with us via email at [email protected]. Happy listening!

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