In this special episode of Pod-Cast Your Vote, Shreya and Tamia join in a discussion on the upcoming election, voting, and how students can become more politically active. From advice on how to get more involved in Madison to sharing personal experiences with policy, both District 8 candidates are able to make the case for the power of civic engagement. 

Tamia and Shreya are joined by Food Justice Collective Founders Raven Hall and Connor Raboine for a conversation about food justice and sustainability. This episode covers different ways that students and community members can get involved in addressing the issue of food waste in the United States and offers resources for individuals to use in their local community. Follow Pod-Cast Your Vote on Instagram: @pod_castyourvote and Twitter: @podcastyourvote for more information and resources on this topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shreya and Tamia sit down with League of Women Voters Member Gail Bliss and The Beacon Day Shelter Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Makayla Carr to discuss barriers and stories of individuals who vote while experiencing homelessness. Covering topics from the difficulties of obtaining proper ID to a sense of hopelessness in our democracy, this is a vital conversation you do not want to miss!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shreya and Tamia are joined by the Executive Director of Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Kerry Schumann. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the environment and voting, emphasizing issues such as the effect on the economy by a switch to renewable resources, environmental justice, and how to take action. Click the play button to learn more, and stay tuned for an upcoming episode on food justice with special guests!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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!)! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app