In this episode, Teens Find Middle Ground has a one-on-one conversation with David Simas, who served as the President and CEO of the Obama Foundation and was also the White House Director of Political Affairs from 2014 to 2016. Together, we discuss the relevancy of caucusing and what the future of democracy looks like with Gen Z at its forefront.

Welcome to Teens Find Middle Ground, a podcast by teens and for teens! We are Talia and Lara, two teenagers who are on a mission to help our generation find middle ground on controversial issues in order to humanize the other side of the aisle! Our nation is becoming more and more polarized daily, so much so that we are often quick to judge those who don't agree with us and make assuptions without listening to them. Through weekly Zoom discussions, teens from across the country have conversations about controversial topics that typically divide us. We cover everything including immigration, gun rights, and reproductive rights. In addition, we also discuss current events such as the death of George Floyd and COVID-19. To be part of our discussions or learn more, check out our website https://www.teensfindmiddleground.com or follow us on Instagram @teensfindmiddleground! 