National Agenda

National Agenda

From policy debates to election outcomes and social discourse, the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication continues to track the impact of what can best be described as a revolution in political communication. Through innovative research and public outreach, the CPC invites students and the community to examine why and how political communication impacts our society. The National Agenda program invites Washington insiders, journalists, politicians, scholars, and media figures to discuss the most important political issues facing Americans today. We turn the mic toward the students themselves with the Speak Up! Audio Essay contest. As political communication has evolved from sound bites on the nightly news to candidates speaking directly to voters with rapid-fire tweets, the CPC is equipped and prepared to tackle issues in the moment, which is more essential now than ever before. We invite you to explore the CPC website (www.cpc.udel.edu) and learn more about how the CPC tackles difficult topics while connecting with the students and the community.

Episodes

March 28, 2022 2 mins
David Isenberg is a University of Delaware senior majoring in media communication and minoring in sport management. In "Gun Violence," David says progress isn't possible unless we work together and listen to each other. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the c...
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Ryan McLoughlin is a University of Delaware senior majoring in international relations and minoring in political communication. In "Globalized Rage," Ryan describes his growing disillusionment with the state of American democracy. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions express...
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March 27, 2022 3 mins
Samantha Shey is a University of Delaware junior majoring in communication. In "When My Bubble Burst," Samantha examines economic inequalities in America. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the U...
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March 27, 2022 3 mins
Sara Tideman is a University of Delaware junior majoring in art history. In "Powerlessness and Anger," Sara says young people are denied a voice on issues and policies that affect them. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessa...
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March 27, 2022 3 mins
Kaitlyn Sill is a University of Delaware freshman majoring in communication. In "Gun Violence and Teens," Kaitlyn describes the fear students must live with each day they decide to go to school. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do no...
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March 27, 2022 4 mins
Richard Plotzker is an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute student at the University of Delaware. In "Anger in Perspective," Richard offers a historical and biological perspective on anger in America. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants d...
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March 27, 2022 3 mins
Max Sierzenski is a University of Delaware junior majoring in interpersonal communication and biology. In "Algorithms Gone Mad," Max explains how and why media organizations are in the business of stirring up anger. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the conte...
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March 26, 2022 3 mins
Gina Cosenza is a University of Delaware senior majoring in media communication. In "The Cost of Social Media," Gina explores the dark side of social media and its impact on vulnerable populations. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do...
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March 26, 2022 3 mins
Ella Lathan is a University of Delaware senior majoring in vocal performance and minoring in journalism. In "I Will Not Be Silenced," Ella shares her painful, personal account of sexual assault. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do no...
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March 26, 2022 3 mins
Stella Chen is a University of Delaware junior majoring in media communication and minoring in journalism. In "Role Switching Between Me and Money," Stella explores her relationship with money and how she can keep it from controlling her. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions...
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August 22, 2020 23 mins
AUGUST 23, 2020― The University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication, in partnership with Delaware Public Media (www.delawarepublic.org), presents the National Agenda 2020 podcast. “We Are the People” examines the citizen’s role in politics and elections, from campaigns to the voting booth. We consider how people engage—or do not engage—in politics. In this episode, UD CPC Associate Director Lindsay Hoffman and the CPC...
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August 22, 2020 31 mins
MARCH 6, 2020― The University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication, in partnership with Delaware Public Media (www.delawarepublic.org), presents the first episode of the National Agenda 2020 series. “We Are the People” examines the citizen’s role in politics and elections, from campaigns to the voting booth. We consider how people engage—or do not engage—in politics. In this episode, UD Center for Political Communicatio...
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