Season 3 EP. 8 - Recap Third Season

And we have arrived at the end of the third season of the ALDA Podcast Shades of Democracy! 🚀

In this special recap episode, host Manal Snidi together with Beatrice Frascatani from the ALDA Communication Team reflect on the highlights of the season, their favourite episodes, and the valuable lessons learned. From volunteering and participatory democracy to combating hate speech and fostering inclusion, this season has been packed with inspiring stories and meaningful discussions.  

While this season comes to a close, stay connected—Shades of Democracy will return in 2025 with more thought-provoking conversations to keep democracy at the heart of our communities.  

Stay tuned! 👀

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:22):
Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special episode of
All THEA podcast Shades of Democracy. I'm man As Needy
and I've had the pleasure of being your host throughout
this incredible third season. Today we are wrapping up by
looking back at the highlights, lessons learned, and some of
the most memorable moments that we have shared together.

Speaker 2 (00:45):
Hello Manal, and hi to all our listeners. I'm Betrijie
and you might remember me from the introductory episode of
this season. It's such a joy to join you for
this recap. There's so much to talk about. This season
was packed with fascinating topics and firing guests.

Speaker 1 (01:01):
Absolutely bea. We've covered such a wide range of seams
this season, e enlargement, volunteering, the European elections, participatory democracy,
hate speech, and much more. Each episode brought a unique
perspective and valuable insights. Now let's kick things off with
a fun question. If you had to choose one favorite episode,

(01:25):
which one would it be.

Speaker 2 (01:27):
M that's a sough one, but I will have to
say the episode on volunteering. It was amazing to hear
Maurzukamin talk about why Trento was named the European volunteering
capital and to learn from Marthasis about the paved project.
And then there was Lorenzo who shared such hurtful reflections
on his personal experience as a volunteer with Alda. It

(01:48):
reminded me how much impact volunteering can have on individuals
and communities. What about you, Manal?

Speaker 1 (01:55):
I loved that episode two, but actually for me, the
participanty Democracy episode really stood out. Anthony, Anna and Tamara
shared such inspiring stories, especially Tamara's work with the Austrian
Climate Assembly and the fer Aalberg Citizens Council. It showed
how participatory processes can address some of today's most pressing

(02:20):
societal and environmental challenges.

Speaker 2 (02:24):
Definitely, that episode really connected the dots between democracy and
the environment. Speaking of impactful moments, I also found the
episode on hate Speed incredibly todd provoking. The insights from
Sarah and Hannah about products like Get the Trolls Out
and Haydemics opened my eyes on how media and education
can combat online hate.

Speaker 1 (02:44):
Oh yes, and that was such a powerful episode. What
really struck me was Hannah's point about the role of
media literacy in empowering young people to challenge misinformation and hate.
It reminded me of the broader theme inclusion that kept
coming up throughout the whole.

Speaker 2 (03:03):
Season exactly an inclusion was such a strong tread, not
just in the hate speech episode, but also in the
one on new Elections, Remember with Daniel freyd and Adrian
Lesha spoke about how to connect institutions with young citizens.
It made me think about the importance of keeping democracy
relevant to new generations.

Speaker 1 (03:22):
Yes, and that episode also highlighted the role of civil
society in bridging the gap between institutions and citizens. Adrian's
mention of the Tail Project and its focus on news
participation was very on point, and it showed how much
potential there is in empowering young voices.

Speaker 2 (03:42):
I couldn't agree more. One thing I've learned from this
season is how interconnected all these themes are. Whether it's
volunteering democracy or fighting hate speech, it all comes back
to building stronger, more inclusive communities. And what about you, Ma,
Now any big takeaways For me, It's the power of collaboration.

Speaker 1 (04:01):
Across every episode, our guests emphasis how much we can
achieve when we work together, whether it's through partnerships, grassroots initiatives,
or simply having open dialects, and it's a reminder that
democracy is a team effort.

Speaker 2 (04:17):
That's so true, and it's not just about what we
can do as individuals, but how we can inspire others
to take action. That's something and really taking to heart
this season me too.

Speaker 1 (04:28):
And before we wrap up, I just want to say
a huge thank you to all our guests this season.
Their stories and knowledge have been so valuable, and of
course thank you to our listeners for tuning in and
supporting the podcast.

Speaker 2 (04:44):
Yes, thank you for being part of the journey with us.
We hope you found the episode inspiring and that they've
sparked meaningful conversation in your own lives.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
And with that, we officially close the third season of
Shades of Democracy. But don't worry, we will be back
very soon more thought provoking discussions and new perspectives on democracy.

Speaker 2 (05:04):
In the meantime, don't forget. You can find all the
podcasts on Spotify, Spreader, Google Podcasts, I Podcasts, and of
course on Alda's website.

Speaker 1 (05:12):
And for the last time this year, stay informed, stay engaged,
and keep working towards a more democratic future. Bye bye.