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Democracy in Danger Jan 14, 2021

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In this episode, Tamia, Shreya, and special guest Professor Daniel Kapust discuss the topics of anarchy and democracy given the events at the United States Capitol Building which took place on January 6, 2021. These violent and extremely actions taken by insurrectionists at the nation's capitol were considered one of the most recent and abhorrent examples of an intentional attack on American democracy. In this conversation, the PYV co-hosts weigh the stakes and racial implications of this political moment and the influence of leaders in shaping and alleviating civil unrest preceding and following Inauguration Day.

Georgia Runoffs With Evan Malbrough Jan 04, 2021

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Welcome to PYV Season 2! In this special episode, we sit down with the founder of the Georgia Poll Worker Project, Evan Malbrough, to discuss the upcoming Georgia runoffs. We cover topics from defining runoffs to how to reach out to voting blocs of all ages in the age of social media. Tune in to learn more about the Georgia runoffs and how they impact all Americans, regardless of state or party. We hope you enjoy!

Election Security and Media Misinformation with Professors Katy Culver and Mike Wagner Nov 02, 2020

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In the final episode before the November 3rd, Presidential Election, Shreya and Tamia seek to somewhat alleviate the collective stress and anxiety that is present by engaging in a conversation with the wonderful UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication professors, Katy Culver and Mike Wagner about election security and misinformation. In the words of Professor Mike Wagner, "democracy is for losers," so keep listening to find out whatever that means!

Connecting Community and Government w/ Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Oct 30, 2020

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Join Tamia and Shreya in their conversation with Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes where they discuss the intersection between community organizing and governmental policy. Lt. Gov. Barnes recounts his involvement with policies aimed at allowing 16 and 17 year olds to preregister to vote and why he switched from community organizing to politics with a capital P. We hope you enjoy this special episode which is coming out a FOUR DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION! Make sure to Pod-cast Your Vote after listening to this wonderful episode!

Debate Night #2 Oct 29, 2020

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In this episode, Professors from the UW-Madison Political Science department break down the October 22nd debate and answer student questions. A huge thank you goes out to Tia Westoff and the Thompson Center for letting us use this recording and putting together this wonderful event. We hope you all enjoy, and don't forget to pod-cast your vote (the election is only 5 days away!)!

The Power of the Youth Vote With the Milwaukee Bucks Oct 22, 2020

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In this bonus episode, Shreya and Tamia chat with Zora Stephenson from the Milwaukee Bucks as well as students from UW Stevens Point and Marquette University about the power of the youth vote. This recording was originally produced and published by the Bucks, and they have wonderfully allowed us to post it on our platforms as well. We hope you enjoy, and, as we get closer to the election, don't forget to pod-cast your vote!

Pop Culture and Voting Part 2 Oct 15, 2020

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Welcome to this episode of Pod-Cast Your Vote! In our second part of pop culture and voting, Shreya and Tamia discuss how Harry Potter saved democracy and the power of minority voices in media and news. If you missed our first part of pop culture and voting, catch up on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!

Live Podcast Event with Jackie Corin Oct 08, 2020

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Welcome to Pod-Cast Your Vote's first live podcast event! Our event with the incredible March For Our Lives organizer, Jackie Corin, streamed on October 1. In this episode, we discuss how to turn protest into policy, exploring topics such as exhaustion fatigue, politicization of human rights, and grassroots organizing. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode of PYV, and we can't wait for you all to catch our next live event!

Debate Night 2020 #1 Recap Oct 01, 2020

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Welcome to Pod-Cast Your Vote! In this episode, Shreya and Tamia step back, and UW-Madison Political Science professors lead the conversation. Rather than our usual discussion with guests or each other, Professor Burden has kindly given us permission to use the recording of his Debate Watch #1 to publish on our platform. Professors Barry Burden, Kathy Cramer, Michael Wagner, and Ryan J. Owen discuss the first debate in the 2020 election season and answer student questions and comments. We hope you all enjoy this non-partisan discussion of Tuesday's (insert your adjective here) debate!

Vote Week Episode #5: Pop Culture and Voting Pt. 1 Sep 25, 2020

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Happy Vote Week! We've absolutely loved making this jam-packed week of episodes! In this episode, Pod-Cast Your Vote co-hosts Tamia and Shreya discuss how voting is tied to pop culture and dive into how media shapes our political perception. This is the first in a two part series, so make sure to keep your eyes out for part two!

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