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Healthy Eating and "The Brown Heart" Aug 14, 2026

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Renu Joshi, founder of a non-profit health foundation, "The Joshi Health Foundation," as well as director of the documentary "The Brown Heart," which explores how south-east asians are disproportionately affected by early-onset heart disease. Today we look at not just the documentary, but global health in general and how healthy eating can change your life for the better.
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Have questions? Ask Rohan!
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Featuring: Lily Reaser, Dr. Renu Joshi, Zel Khanal, and Parth Patel.

Civic Engagement and Debates Jul 28, 2026

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In this episode, we talked to Trace Maneval, president of the Republicans Club at Dickinson College, about how students can be civically engaged before they can vote. As well as this, we had a few miniature debates on both local and international topics.
Featuring: Lily Reaser, Trace Maneval, Sam Whitman, Parth Patel, Esha Vijay, Ama Boutkhili, and Margie Winter.

Primary Elections and PA Democrats Jul 14, 2026

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In this episode, we talk to Cole Goodman, Vice Chairman of the Progressive Caucus of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee representing Dauphin County, about primary elections surrounding PA, our own primaries coming up, and what PA voters should be paying attention to.
Featuring: Lily Reaser, Cole Goodman, Parth Patel, and Aahana Sachdeva

Meet the High School Interns! Jun 21, 2026

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Get to know the 2026 summer high school interns' personal and professional lives as well as their takes on international relations scenarios.
Featuring Lily Reaser, Aahana Sachdeva, Nora Limann, Sanvi Venna, Parth Patel, Zel Khanal, and Sam Whitman!

Meet the 2026 College Interns! Jun 14, 2026

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Get to know the 2026 summer college interns' personal and professional lives and opinions.
Featuring Lily Reaser, Helena Cerutti, Amanda Nguyen, Peter Otto, and Esha Vijay!

Attending College Abroad with Mia Caldonetti Oct 04, 2025

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On this episode, we talk with a Freshman Trinity College Dublin student, Mia Caldonetti. Mia talks about her experience attending college abroad, from the application process to what college looks like in Ireland.
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The State of US Democracy Sep 17, 2025

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In this episode, Samuel Pimental, Central Region Director of the PA College Democrats, and Trace Maneval, President of Dickinson College Republicans, discuss the state of US democracy with Mary Gabriele and Erik Frennborn
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Climate Change: Is There Hope for Our Future? Aug 18, 2025

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World Affairs Council of Harrisburg summer interns, Anshu and Al-Ameen, join the Next Gen PA podcast to talk about climate change, offering their opinions and insights.

Gen Z on the Big Beautiful Bill Jul 05, 2025

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In this episode, we hand the mic to the 2025 WACH summer interns. Join us as a group of passionate young people share their thoughts, hopes, and critiques on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping piece of legislation that aims to transform the way we invest in education, climate action, healthcare, and food resources.
This conversation dives into what issues are on the minds of young Americans.
Tune in for raw, honest, and inspiring perspectives on a bill that could shape the future they’ll inherit.

From Debate Fallout to Local PA Elections Sep 18, 2024

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Join Samuel, Tyler, and Lia as they unpack the latest fallout from the high-stakes debate between Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. They dive into the heated rhetoric surrounding Haitian immigrants and the rising tide of political violence in the U.S. Beyond the national headlines, the team also sheds light on key local races, including the Pennsylvania Senate race and House District 10, and why they deserve just as much attention. Don't miss this critical conversation!

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