PUSH The Next Generation
"PUSH The Next Generation" is a podcast that bridges the gap between Gen Z and the political power brokers shaping our future. The host, Ashley Jackson, is a Gen Z trailblazer with unique insights and relationships stemming from her upbringing as the daughter of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and political scientist Dr. Karin L. Stanford. In each episode, she will sit with prominent political voices and influential Gen Z activists to discuss the critical issues defining the next generation.
Episodes
10 episodes
Van Jones: Gen Z Will Shape the Century
In this episode, Van Jones joins PUSH The Next Generation host, Ashley Jackson, for a raw and urgent conversation about the current state of America and the road ahead. With democratic institutions under attack, Van calls for a collective recko...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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50:14
Liz Minnella: Gen Z Should Ram Themselves into Positions of Power
In this dynamic episode, Liz Minnella joins PUSH The Next Generation host Ashley Jackson to reflect on the 2024 election and the fight for equity in America. From analyzing the Democratic Party’s successes and failures to dissecting Republican ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:41
Inauguration Reflections with Congressman Maxwell Frost
In an exclusive "inauguration conversation," PUSH The Next Generation host Ashley Jackson sits down with Congressman Maxwell Frost to reflect on the state of democracy as President-Elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on Martin Luther Kin...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:09
Shannon Watts: Gen Z Should Stay in the Game
In this episode, Shannon Watts joins PUSH The Next Generation host, Ashley Jackson, for a post-election conversation on Gen Z’s unique position to reshape the political landscape through grassroots activism. As the founder of Moms Demand Action...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:08
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Raven Schwam-Curtis: Gen Z Should Center Collective Liberation at the Heart of Our Activism
In this episode, Raven Schwam-Curtis joins PUSH The Next Generation host, Ashley Jackson, to explore the evolving role of content creators in politics and media. As members of the first DNC Creator class, they discuss how Gen Z is reshaping tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:30
Rabbi Sharon Brous: Gen Z Should Bridge Divides with Empathy
In this episode, Rabbi Sharon Brous and PUSH The Next Generation host, Ashley Jackson, engage in a profound conversation about fostering connection in an era of unprecedented isolation. Drawing on her experience as a religious leader, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:04:43
Alexis McGill Johnson: Gen Z Should Fight For Reproductive Freedom
In this episode, Alexis McGill Johnson joins PUSH The Next Generation host Ashley Jackson to explore the critical roles of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund in advocating for reproductive freed...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:03:11
Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove: Gen Z Should Have A Seat at the Table
In this episode of PUSH The Next Generation, Democratic Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins Ashley Jackson to unravel the complexities of American politics. Their engaging discussion walks listeners through the roles and responsib...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:08:14
Lexi Underwood: Gen Z Should Embrace Political Responsibility
In this episode, Lexi Underwood joins PUSH The Next Generation host Ashley Jackson for a dynamic conversation at the intersection of entertainment and politics. Their discussion illuminates the power of representation and Gen Z's crucial role i...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:03:23
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.: Gen Z Should Push for Constitutional Amendments
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.: Gen Z Should Push for Constitutional AmendmentsIn this exclusive first one-on-one public conversation, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. joins his sister—PUSH The Next Generation h...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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