The Youth Vote

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Analyzing Brazilian Politics With Hosts Of 'Brazil Nuts' Podcast Jan 26, 2021

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On today's episode, we get to know Larissa Peixoto and Gareth Davies, hosts of the podcast Brazil Nuts. Learn about the ways U.S. politics impact the world, and how Brazilian and American politics compare.

Flipping A Red Missouri District Blue Ft. Betsy Fogle Jan 12, 2021

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Betsy Fogle of Springfield, Missouri, narrowly won her November State House race; beating her incumbent opponent by just 76 votes. We talked with her about her intentions to progress the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act and how her background in public health will inform her role as a legislator.

Progressive Campaigning In Rural Districts Ft. Alaina Swope Dec 29, 2020

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Alaina Swope recently ran a progressive campaign in the conservative 97th House District of Ohio. Today's episode features discussion on her campaign's strategies, some of the issues she supports, and ways she thinks the Democratic Party of Ohio can improve moving forward.

Addressing Climate Change and Housing with Councilmember James Coleman Dec 15, 2020

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Last month, James Coleman won his race for South San Francisco's City Council, making him the youngest ever elected member, and the first openly LGBTQ+ as well as the first openly Socialist Democrat. Councilmember Coleman's priorities include addressing climate change, expanding affordable housing and demilitarizing the South San Francisco Police Department and diverting a portion of department funds to other public initiatives like universal pre-K.

The Supreme Court And Its Impact On Our Future Ft. David Larocque Dec 01, 2020

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Host Isaac Goff-Mitchell sits down with David Larocque, host of the Sirens Of Progress podcast to discuss The Supreme Court. The two point out the hypocrisy surrounding the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, the impact the Trump administration had on the Court, and the future of the progressive movement.

U.S. Youth Climate Strike Founder Haven Coleman Nov 17, 2020

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At 14 years old, Haven Coleman is the youngest guest The Youth Vote has had. She's been a climate activist since she was 10 years old. Whether shaking things up at local town hall meetings, organizing with Al Gore and young activists from around the world, or striking every Friday from school, Haven is determined to use her voice to shape the future of climate policy.

Kansas House Rep. Candidate Christina Haswood Nov 03, 2020

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Christina Haswood is the candidate running unopposed for Kansas' House of Representatives, District 10. At 26, she'll be the youngest sitting member of the state legislature, and the third-ever Native American legislator. With a background in public health, she plans to work to expand Medicaid in her state. She also talks about the importance of Native representation in politics.

Projects and Initiatives Coordinator Fatima Delić Oct 20, 2020

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Fatima works for the Kansas City, MO City Council as the Projects and Initiatives Coordinator. We learned the importance of non-elected administrators, and the role they play in ensuring the smooth delivery and execution of various policies. We also discussed the difference in working at the local level vs. the federal level of politics.

Important Update 10/19/2020 Oct 19, 2020

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A quick update for our audience on what to expect from The Youth Vote moving forward.

Ep. 5 Voting in America: Get Out (Or Stay In) and Vote! Sep 29, 2020

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In the fifth and final episode of our Voting in America series, we introduce you to a user-friendly online initiative that can help you devise a safe and effective voting plan. We wanted to end our series on a lighter note, because while it seems our democracy is in a state of crisis, we don't want you to feel hopeless.

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