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The New Voting ProjectAngela Greiling Keane: POLITICO Managing Editor, StatesAngela Greiling Keane is the Managing Editor of States at POLITICO, who has also spent nearly a decade at Bloomberg News as a WhiteHouse Correspondent. She discusses the state of media, the current impact of misinformation, and the meticulous process it takes to report objective news.
2022-05-0225 min
The New Voting ProjectShawon Jackson: Founder of Vocal JusticeShawon Jackson is the Founder of Vocal Justice, an organization dedicated to preparing Black and Brown youth to become socially conscious leaders by engaging them in a justice-oriented public speaking program. He discusses his rise in organizing and creating a social justice-orientated program while dealing with ongoing issues of voting and civil rights.
2022-04-2516 min
The New Voting ProjectZak Malamud: Co-Founder of The Next 50Zak Malamud is the Co-Founder of Student Voice, an organization dedicated to helping students acquire education justice, and the founder of The Next 50, helping fuel democratic leadership across the United States. He discusses his journey through education policy and now investing in the future young leaders in the United States.
2022-03-3124 min
The New Voting ProjectMalia Vella: Vice-Mayor of Alameda Malia Vella, Vice-Mayor of the City of Alameda, California. She has been a former staff member in the California Senate and Assembly and is also an adjunct professor of practice at Mills College's Lokey School of Business and Public Policy, teaching ethical policy-making and an introductory class on economics and policy-making. She discusses the impact of voting and elections and the vital power of youth running for office.
2022-03-0127 min
The New Voting ProjectBill Quirk: California State AssemblymanAsm. Bill Quirk, a California State Assemblyman, represents the 20th District. He talks about his journey through politics and gives real-time examples of how to navigate politics in the modern-day.
2022-02-2335 min
The New Voting ProjectOtto Brown: WashU Co-ChairOtto Brown is a student at Washington University and the Co-Chair of WashU Votes. He discusses the importance of voting and GenZ involvement!
2022-02-2222 min
The New Voting ProjectDevin Murphy: Mayor-Pro-Tempore of the City of PinoleDevin Murphy, Mayor-Pro-Tempore of the City of Pinole, someone who has run digital advertising campaigns for then U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (now Vice-President), Van Jones, Priorities USA, California League of Conservation Voters, and numerous civic and advocacy organizations. He’s been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and USA Today. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he served as Student Body President. He discusses his campaign for Contra Costa County Clerk and why he's embarking on this journey.
2022-02-1645 min
The New Voting ProjectDeondra Rose: Director of Polis (Center for Politics at Duke University) Professor Deondra Rose is an Associate Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and History at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. She is also the Director of Polis: Center for Politics at Duke University and co-director of the North Carolina Scholars Strategy Network (SSN). She discusses the historical trends of voting rights and the importance of using public policy research for evidence-based legislative solutions.
2022-02-0542 min
The New Voting ProjectJames Aguilar: President of the San Leandro School BoardJames Aguilar, current President of the San Leandro School Board, a Director at the California School Boards Association, nonetheless, also a student at San Francisco State, discusses his entrance into the political world and the need for more education reform.
2022-01-3135 min
The New Voting ProjectClarissa Unger: Executive Director of Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV)Clarissa Unger, the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV), discusses her passion for student civic engagement, the need to get involved, and her advice to the upcoming class of voters.
2022-01-2417 min
The New Voting ProjectScott Warren and Madison MandellMadison Mandell, the Co-Founder of Brown Votes and a Fellow at the Swearer Center Civic Engagement at Brown University, as well as Scott Warren, Co-founder and of Generation Citizen (which he started in his senior year at Brown) and author of Generation Citizen: The Power of Youth in Politics, discuss their report, "“Building Democratic Campuses: Assessing Innovations in Democratic Practice in Higher Education.”
2022-01-1840 min
The New Voting ProjectPoppy MacDonald: President of USAFactsPoppy MacDonald, President of USAFacts and formerly the President of POLITICO discusses the importance of legitimate information, the need for standardization of government practices, and her advice to the next generation.
2022-01-0730 min
The New Voting ProjectMax Williamson: Truman Scholar Max Williamson is a student at MIT, a 2021 Truman Scholar, someone who has worked for Senator Chris Coons (Campaign Data Director), founded the Engineers for Biden (MIT Chapter), and a contributor to MIT’s Director of Outreach at Civic Synergy. He discusses the urge to get involved, react to the circumstances and be ready to take risks from the conventional.
2022-01-0645 min
The New Voting ProjectJennifer Esteen: Candidate for State AssemblyJennifer Esteen, a registered nurse, union organizer, and a candidate for State Assembly in AD-20 discusses her race and the importance of voting. Recently, her opponent and incumbent bowed out of the race.
2022-01-0633 min
The New Voting ProjectJoe Shipley and Ana Blanco: Vote100 (Princeton University)Ana Blanco and Joseph Shipley, both students at Princeton University lead Vote100, a campus campaign aspiring to achieve 100% civic participation amongst Princeton Students. They discussed their success in the 2020 election and what's to come in 2022.
2021-12-0731 min
The New Voting ProjectBrendon Woods: Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods, an American criminal defense attorney and an advocate for criminal justice reform currently works as the public defender for Alameda County and has served as the president of the California Public Defenders Association. He weighs in on the 2020 election and the importance of voting and accepting jury duty.
2021-12-0633 min
The New Voting ProjectAmber McReynolds: USPS GovernorAmber McReynolds, a leading expert in election administration and policy and the only female appointed member to the United States Postal Service, discusses her organization's work, The National Vote at Home Institute, and her proposals to reform voting rights in the 21st century.
2021-11-2950 min
The New Voting ProjectVikrum Aiyer: Deputy Director ACLU NationalIn this episode, Vikrum Aiyer, a former member of the Obama Administration and current Deputy-Director at the ACLU, explains the intersection of technology and public policy while weighing into the importance of "good" elected representation.
2021-11-2341 min
The New Voting ProjectJulianna Rossi and Estrella Hernandez: UChiVotes Julianna Rossi and Estrella Hernandez, Co-Chairs of UChiVotes at the University of Chicago, discuss their past experiences in organizing, the tremendous work they do for voting accessibility and registration at UChicago, and advice for GenZ.
2021-11-2329 min
The New Voting ProjectLeah Watson: Senior Staff Attorney, Racial Justice Program at ACLULeah Watson, a Senior Staff Attorney for the Racial Justice Program at ACLU, former Senior Counsel for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, and a graduate of Harvard Law School gives her thoughts on current ACLU projects, voting rights, and the importance of coalition building.
2021-11-1634 min
The New Voting ProjectMatt Haney: Candidate and San Francisco Supervisor, District 6 In this episode, Matt Haney details his rise in politics and expresses his views on policies and objectives as a candidate for State Assembly.
2021-11-1523 min
The New Voting ProjectSara Tindall Ghazal: Georgia Attorney and Voting Rights Advocate Sara Tindall Ghazal, an attorney, and voting rights expert has had a multitude of experiences within politics and humanitarian efforts shares her insight of protecting the right to vote in the United States, specifically in her home state of Georgia.
2021-10-2850 min
The New Voting ProjectSarah Bryant: GU Votes Director of OutreachSarah Bryant, the Director of Outreach at Georgetown Votes, also a fellow at the Andrew Goodman Foundation and Vote Everywhere, discusses her passion for voting rights, the need for youth turnout, and advice for the next generation.
2021-10-2729 min
The New Voting ProjectKatya Erhesman: Organizer at Common Cause Katya Ehresman, a state-wide organizer for Common Cause, a former Assistant Director of Youth Programs at the Civics Center, former chair of the Student Board at Campus Vote Project, with a plethora of political experiences in legislative bodies comes on the New Voting Project. She speaks on her past experiences as a collegiate organizer as well as personal struggles that inspired her to become an activist.
2021-10-1531 min
The New Voting ProjectEvery Vote Counts: Student Board (Jack Malamud, Daisy Lane, Sean Casey)In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion including the President (Jack), Vice-President (Sean), and Director of Communications (Daisy) at the nationally recognized organization, Every Vote Counts. They lend insights to their experiences, trends in youth involvement, and solutions to encourage others to vote and more.
2021-10-1341 min
The New Voting ProjectAriana Khan: CEEP Fellow and Activist Ariana Khan, a student at Eastern Michigan University has led a number of initiatives on her campus to increase student voter engagement. She discusses her experiences in helping her community vote while explaining the significance of GenZ.
2021-10-1133 min
The New Voting ProjectMaxwell Frost: Congressional Candidate (FL-10)Maxwell Frost has been an organizer with the ACLU, March for Our Lives, and an avid campaigner on progressive campaigns. He is a candidate for Congress in central Florida's 10th district and talks about his call to action as an activist, the importance of voting, and the empowerment of youth.
2021-10-0724 min
The New Voting ProjectAmir Badat: Attorney and Voting Rights Activist Amir Badat, a litigator and voting rights advocate has striven to protect voting rights and discusses his role in the last election cycle at the DNC, the emergence of voter impression recently with legal precedence, and the need to get involved.
2021-10-0430 min
The New Voting ProjectDean Preston: San Francisco Supervisor, District 5Dean Preston, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 5. He talks about his past as a tenants rights activist/lawyer, the need for more young people, and the state of this country.
2021-10-0128 min
The New Voting ProjectJameel Aalim Johnson: Vice President at NASDAQJameel Aalim-Johnson, a Vice President at NASDAQ at the Office of Government Relations, a former Chief of Staff to Congressman Gregory Meeks, and a Community Liason for Congressman Floyd Flake, discusses his view on current events, voting rights, and getting involved.
2021-09-3020 min
The New Voting ProjectJovanka Beckles: AC Transit Director, Ward 1Jovanka Beckles is a movement organizer, a former two-term Richmond City Councilmember, a longtime leader in the Richmond Progressive Alliance, a children’s mental health professional, a former candidate for California’s 15th State Assembly district, and a democratic socialist in the tradition of Martin Luther King, Jr. She is now on the AC-Transit District Board of Directors Ward 1. She talks about her role in her community, elections and voting rights, and her imminent advice to the youth.
2021-09-2940 min
The New Voting ProjectKelly Cousins and Sandy Yamaoda: Pleasanton VotersKelly Cousins and Sandy Yamaoda discuss their roots in a suburban community in California, building awareness platforms and lobbying for smart policies in their respective communities.
2021-09-2029 min
The New Voting ProjectLaya Reddy: Policy and Communications Coordinator at the Civics CenterLaya Reddy, a student at The George Washington University and a Policy and Communications Coordinator at the Civics Center discusses her insight on voting rights and the empowerment of youth in progressive politics.
2021-09-1123 min
The New Voting ProjectMadison Mandell: Co-Founder of Brown VotesMadison Mandell, the Co-Founder of Brown Votes gives her input on organizing around voting rights, the importance of youth involvement at all levels, and her passion for the law.
2021-09-0738 min
The New Voting ProjectRobert Pollin: Distinguished Professor of EconomicsRobert Pollin is a Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusets, Amherst. In this episode, he encourages civic activity from the youth, benefits of the future green economy, single-payer healthcare, and the need to maintain voting rights in the United States.
2021-09-0745 min
The New Voting ProjectPaul Loeb: Renowned Author Paul Loeb is an American social and political activist and is the author of “Soul of a Citizen: Living With Conviction in a Cynical Time”. He discusses his personal experiences in politics and founding the Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP), and how the next generation should avoid becoming cynics.
2021-09-0156 min
The New Voting ProjectAsh Kalra: California State Assemblyman Asm. Ash Kalra is a California State Assemblyman, representing the 27th District and is the first Indian-American to serve in the California State Legislature. He discusses his story as a public servant and how the right to vote is critical in creating a safe and healthy future.
2021-08-2625 min
The New Voting ProjectProfessor Jennifer Lawless: Commonwealth Professor of Politics at UVAProfessor Jennifer Lawless is a Commonwealth Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, former Professor of Government at American University as well as the Director of the Women & Politics Institute. She has authored six books and is an astute writer, featured in a variety of organizations. She divulges her own story as a Congressional candidate, researcher/educator, and political scientist, unpacking the importance of voting and elections in the U.S.
2021-08-2542 min
The New Voting ProjectChristina Williams: Founder and Chair of CAU VotesChristina Williams, the Founder, and Chair of CAU Votes gives her insight on the status of voting rights in Georgia and a student activist perspective on youth engagement and civic involvement.
2021-08-2523 min
The New Voting ProjectKevin Ballen: Co-Chair of Harvard VotesKevin Ballen, the founder of the Engage Initiative, Co-Chair of Harvard Votes, and the Vice-President of the Harvard Institute of Politics discusses his extensive work for Havard Votes and spreading awareness about elections.
2021-08-2036 min
The New Voting ProjectZachary Kimmel: Founder of Columbia VotesZachary Kimmel, a recent graduate of Columbia University and founder of Columbia Votes, gives his take on the importance of elections, voting, the historical implications of voter suppression, and the future of the political landscape.
2021-08-2057 min
The New Voting ProjectPatrick Mehler: Executive Board President of Cornell VotesCornell University's, Patrick Mehler, the Executive Board President of Cornell Votes and Director of Student Elections, gives his insight on current political movements and unnecessary voter impediments.
2021-08-2037 min
The New Voting ProjectHolli Holliday: President of Sisters Lead Sisters VoteHolli Holliday, an experienced political operative and President of Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, converses a heavy dialogue about her start in politics, the significance and truth of voting rights, and the power of the GenZ!
2021-08-2038 min
The New Voting ProjectWisdom Cole: NAACP Director of Youth and CollegeThe Director of the Youth and College division at the NAACP, Wisdom Cole, shares his life story, thoughts on the 2020 election, and the 'new world' we live in while advancing his policy objectives!
2021-08-2040 min
The New Voting ProjectLiza Mickens: Co-founder of Vote EqualityLiza Mickens, the Co-Founder & Director of Interns at Vote Equality US, and this year’s Paypal Rising Leader has dedicated her career to continuing Maggie Lena Walker’s legacy, her great-great-grandmother. In this episode, we divulge the power of young people getting involved and her commitment to advocacy!
2021-08-2022 minThe New Voting ProjectYusef Andre Wiley: Founder of The Timelist GroupYusef Andre Wiley, a formerly incarcerated individual, now the Founder, and CEO of the Timelist Group, speaks on current political issues and how the next generation can make an impact.
2021-08-2027 minThe New Voting ProjectFatima Iqbal-Zubair: California State Assembly CandidateFatima Iqbal-Zubair, a State Assembly Candidate in California's District 64, gives her true opinions about voting rights in America, California, and the need to be involved for the future!
2021-08-2029 min
The New Voting ProjectHelen Butler: Executive Director for the Peoples' Agenda, GeorgiaA phenomenal interview with Helen Butler, the Executive Director for the Peoples' Agenda in Georgia, discussing the voting rights, her role and responsibility, and the advice to Gen Z!
2021-08-2048 min
The New Voting ProjectJulie Testa: Vice-Mayor of PleasantonJulie Testa, a long-time resident in Pleasanton California, and current elected talks about the impending affordable housing crisis, the power of voting, and her advice to GenZ!
2021-08-2038 min
The New Voting ProjectCarroll Fife: Oakland City CouncilCarroll Fife, an Oakland City Council member, and national thought leader talks about her former experiences, rise in politics, and true thoughts about voting and elections.
2021-08-2028 min
The New Voting ProjectSara Swann: Journalist, The FulcrumSara Swann, a political reform reporter discusses her views on the intersection of journalism, elections, and voting rights.
2021-08-2023 min
The New Voting ProjectSajid Khan: DA Candidate and Public DefenderSajid Khan, a District Attorney candidate in Santa Clara County and a current Public Defender expresses his policy points and future vision of criminal justice reform.
2021-08-2025 minThe New Voting ProjectAmar Shergill: California Democratic Party Progressive Caucus ChairAmar Shergill, the California Democratic Party's Progressive Caucus Chair, speaks out on his views of progressivism, corruption in the state party, and the future of California and the United States.
2021-08-2026 minThe New Voting ProjectJackie Fielder: Fmr. State Senate CandidateA San Francisco native, Jackie Fielder shed light on her story through education to now a full-blown activist and political candidate.
2021-08-2043 min
The New Voting ProjectJoon Baek: Columbia University Student Body PresidentThe Columbia University Student Body President (of Columbia College), Joon Baek, joins us and discusses his experiences in South Korea, inclinations to run for an elected office, and official advice to Gen Z!
2021-08-2028 minThe New Voting ProjectJaime Zepeda: Candidate, CA State SenateJaime Zepeda, an organizer and candidate for State Senate, District 10 California, shares his views on his police objectives, voting rights and elections, and Gen Z's advice!
2021-08-2034 minThe New Voting ProjectJanani Ramachandran: Candidate, CA State AssemblyJanani Ramachandran, a social justice attorney and candidate for State Assembly in California's District 18 talks about her campaign, elections, and the power of Gen Z!
2021-08-2014 minThe New Voting ProjectSteve Pitman: NAMI Board of DirectorsSteve Pitman, a member of the NAMI Board of Directors, shares his personal story of mental illness and the intersection of the fundamental right to vote.
2021-08-2032 min
The New Voting ProjectCorey Goldstone: Campaign Legal CenterCorey Goldstone is a Senior Communications Manager at the Campaign Legal Center and shares his views on protecting voting rights and getting youth engaged.
2021-08-2025 min
The New Voting ProjectAllyssa Victory: ACLU Staff AttorneyThis video outlines Allyssa Victory, an ACLU Staff Attorneys' input on current political polarization, the influence of Gen Z, and her political aspirations.
2021-08-2036 min
The New Voting ProjectDelaine Eastin: Fmr. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, CaliforniaIn this video, Delaine Eastin, the former Superintendent of Public Instruction in the state of California, discusses the value of education, voting, and her future.
2021-08-2039 min
The New Voting ProjectPamela Price: DA Candidate and Civil Rights AttorneyPamela Price, esteemed civil rights attorney, discusses the implications of Black Lives Matter, Covid-19, Politics, and Criminal Justice Reform.
2021-08-2037 min
The New Voting ProjectSoffiyah Elijah: Executive Director of Alliance of Families for JusticeWe discuss the role that Black Lives Matter played in changing the perception of 2020 and beyond. The simple matter of police accountability is put in the spotlight.
2021-08-2027 min
The New Voting ProjectDanny Glover: Actor and ActivistActor and Activist, Danny Glover, gives his insight on the events of 2020 and the Covid-19 Pandemic.
2021-08-2038 min
The New Voting ProjectRachel Marshall: Assistant District Attorney This episode explores the criminal justice system with Rachel Marshall, an Assistant District Attorney in San Francisco, and policy advisor to Chesa Boudin. We refer to her podcast, "Chasing Justice" and divulge into the nuance of reforming a corrupt system with the right tools. This is a long journey for truth and justice, and we discuss it with a fundamental understanding of change.
2021-08-2032 min