The Youth Vote

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 4 Voting in America: The Problem Solvers Sep 22, 2020

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Thus far, we've aired three shows focusing on just how messed up the U.S. voting system is, but that is not the entire story. In the fourth episode of our Voting in America series, we're highlighting some of the community organizers and activists who are finding solutions. They've been on the ground registering voters and educating folks on the democratic process. We shine a light on two groups who are working to expand voter access specifically within Indigenous and Latinx communities.

Ep. 3 Voting in America: Voting Eligible Nonvoters Sep 15, 2020

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On today's episode, we address the elephant in the room: why some people choose not to vote. We examine the problems with the "vote or don't complain" mentality, and learn how a few community organizers work to energize voters through public outreach and education. We also discuss some of the unique ways college students are disenfranchised.

Ep. 2 Voting in America: Modern-Day Attacks on Voting Rights Sep 08, 2020

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The second episode in our Voting in America series explores the contemporary ways Americans are disenfranchised, and the connections between voter suppression and the criminal justice system. We spoke with scholars and community organizers about the racist and classist links to voter suppression tactics, and the work of dismantling them.

Ep. 1 Voting in America: The History You Never Learned in School Sep 01, 2020

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We're kicking off our Voting In America series with a history lesson. We discuss the way presidential elections work, and how the electoral college has historic roots in white supremacy. White men have had the right to vote since the writing of the Constitution, but everyone else has had to fight for it. Listen to learn the ways our past is shaping the present.

Legislative Aide Tyler Travers Aug 18, 2020

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Tyler Travers talks about how he and his boss, Missouri State Representative Greg Razer, are preparing for their transition into the Missouri State Senate. He explained what a victory looks like for a democrat in a conservative trifecta state. Follow him @TylerTraversMO on Twitter.

Activist Dominic Bordenaro Aug 11, 2020

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Discussion with voting rights activist Dominic Bordenaro.

State Representative Ryan Fecteau Aug 04, 2020

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Discussion with Maine State Representative Ryan Fecteau. Follow him on Twitter @RyanFecteau.

State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney Jul 28, 2020

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Discussion with Ohio State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney.

Campaign Consultant Philipp Corfman Jul 21, 2020

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Discussion with Ohio campaign consultant Philipp Corfman. Donate to Joanie Sweeny at https://joanieforohio.com/