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**Democracy’s Future**

An ongoing series about what young people are thinking and saying about the future of American democracy as the 2024 election approaches. Produced by The Vidette (the student-run media outlet at Illinois State University) in partnership with WGLT (the NPR station at Illinois State University). New episodes throughout 2024.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 18: ISU students react to Trump's election victory Nov 08, 2024

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After the conclusion of the 2024 presidential election, Illinois State University students share their thoughts.

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Episode 17: How a conservative and a leftist find common ground Oct 29, 2024

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In the latest episode of the Democracy’s Future podcast, you’ll hear ISU students Andrew Franson and Matt Saner discuss their affiliation with different political parties, sharing both the distinctions in their ideologies and the unexpected areas where they find agreement.

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Episode 16: Next-gen astrophysicists on the imposing threat of nuclear war—and why not voting in 2024 is not an option Oct 16, 2024

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Three astrophysicists in training discuss how they're processing the science, policy and politics of nuclear weapons leading up to the 2024 election. This conversation was originally featured in WGLT's podcast Twelve Thousand Bombs. Subscribe to that podcast at WGLT.org/Bombs.

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Episode 15: An interview with state Rep. Sharon Chung Oct 15, 2024

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In the most recent episode of Democracy's Future, we hear from Sharon Chung, the Democratic representative for Illinois’ 91st district, as she campaigns for re-election. That district includes parts of Bloomington-Normal.

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Episode 14: Why local elections matter Oct 02, 2024

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In the latest episode of the Democracy’s Future podcast, you’ll hear from the McLean County Clerk and the director of the Center for Civic Engagement, to learn more about voting in McLean County and on the Illinois State campus.

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Episode 13: ISU professors organize film and speaker series to put 2024 elections in focus Sep 24, 2024

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In the latest episode of the Democracy’s Future podcast, two professors at Illinois State University share about two series they’ve put together about the 2024 election.

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Episode 12: Members of Bloomington-Normal's South Asian community discuss representation Sep 24, 2024

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In this episode of Democracy's Future, WGLT and The Vidette speak with two members of Bloomington-Normal's South Asian community about representation in the presidential election.

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Episode 11: ISU students who attended civic engagement trip to DC share their experiences Sep 05, 2024

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In this episode of Democracy's Future, WGLT and The Vidette speak with two students who attended a civic engagement trip to Washington, D.C., over the summer.

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Episode 10: Student group at IWU helps women find their voice in politics May 21, 2024

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In the latest episode of Democracy’s Future, we explore the role women play in politics in the U.S. For most of America's history, it's been a secondary role. Women make up a larger share of the electorate, but men have historically held the majority of elected offices.

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Episode 9: ISU Democrats and Republicans make joint push for expanded voting access on Election Day May 14, 2024

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Members of both the Democrat and Republican parties on campus want ISU leaders to close the campus on Election Day on November 5. They issued a joint statement asking the university to make the change, citing long lines that have become common on election days at ISU.

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