We the Ppl: Politics for Those Who Can't Vote

We the Ppl: Politics for Those Who Can't Vote

Teens from around the world discuss politics, from immigration policy to recent Trump news, on this biweekly podcast.

Episodes

Thanksgiving & California Wildfires

November 26, 2018 • 5 mins
Thanksgiving & California Wildfires by WTP Team
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The US Government and Natural Disasters

November 4, 2018 • 11 mins
We the Ppl Correspondent Maddy tells us about the rise in natural disasters and what the United States government does about it.
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How Campaign Finance Works in 2018

November 4, 2018 • 9 mins
We the Ppl Correspondent Olivia dives into Citizens United vs. FEC, the truth behind campaign finance, and how that's affected the upcoming 2018 elections.
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The Teenagers Fighting The Climate Battle

September 15, 2018 • 13 mins
This episode of We the Ppl tackles climate change, and more importantly, what we can do to prevent it. Correspondents Maddy Stevens and Anvi Banga sit down with Partnership Director Elsa Mengistu (Partnership Director, Zero Hour) and Sylvana Widman (Chair, Youth Progressive Policy Group) to talk about how and why climate justice is important and the movement's past, present, and future.
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Back To School with WTP

August 30, 2018 • 20 mins
Today marks the first regular episode of Season Three of We the Ppl. You'll most likely hear a voice you've never heard before: new Correspondent for WTP, Danielle Leard. It's back to school season, and whether you're already back or dreading your return, you might not know how to continue in your political activity while juggling assignments and tests. In this episode, Leard breaks down ten tips for staying politically active duri...
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A Farewell To WTP

August 14, 2018 • 3 mins
Welcome back to We the Ppl. After our brief (or not so brief, however you want to call it) six-month hiatus, WTP is back with a couple new things: a new podcast manager, a new team, and a new logo. However, some things are still the same. We still have the energy and passion to cover the news for you. Check out our newest episode on iTunes and Soundcloud now, and for a more in-depth look at the future of WTP, check our website: wet...
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Two Parkland Students Share Their Reflections

March 9, 2018 • 17 mins
In this episode, Zora interviews Brandon and Amanda, two juniors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Hear their takes on the #NeverAgain movement, gun control, and also some suggestions on how you can get involved. Sources used in this episode: https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/07/us/nikolas-cruz-indictment/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Again_MSD https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/19/us/florida-school...
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What is Irexit?

February 22, 2018 • 10 mins
Irexit, the Irish version of Brexit, is in full debate in the country currently. Benefits of EU citizenship and the values of Irish nationalism and strength as an individual nation are weighed in this week’s episode by Majella Votta.
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Thoughts on the Women's March 2.0

January 25, 2018 • 15 mins
A year ago, we reflected on the Inaugural Women's March, aka the largest protest demonstration in American history. This year, with a full 12 months of Trump under our belt, Megan Hyunh reflects on the 2018 Women's March and provides a list of ways you too can get involved sans ballot. Check us out @wethepplpodcast
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2017 Politics in Retrospect

December 31, 2017 • 22 mins
Here, after a brief college-application-prompted hiatus, is a We the Ppl end of year bonanza: a political calendar for 2017. We’ve come together to give you the headline highlights of this past year and included some clips from older episodes as well. So, before you get ready to ring in 2018, reflect on our year in politics with the WTP team. See you next year!
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First-Time Voters Take the NYC Mayoral Election

November 11, 2017 • 37 mins
In this episode, tag-along with two high school students as they research and decide who they’ll vote for for the first time ever. The candidates are confusing, the policies even more so. What will be Mercer and Alice's conclusions? Listen to the end to find out. Sources used: http://www.civicyouth.org/21-3-youth-turnout-preliminary-estimate-comparable-to-recent-midterm-years/ http://www.nyccfb.info/pdf/issue_reports/whovotes.pdf ...
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