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We the Ppl Correspondent Maddy tells us about the rise in natural disasters and what the United States government does about it.

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.

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.

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 during the school year. Check out We the Ppl's other episodes on...

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: wethepplpodcast.com . And don't forget to wish Zora a happy...

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...

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.

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

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!

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...

It’s been a while since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, but the island’s inhabitants and their family members living in the continental U.S. are still reeling. In this episode, Mikayla Connolly, a WTP correspondent from New Jersey, shares the perspectives of two young people with close connections to Puerto Rico and discusses the climate science side of the hurricane. Find out more about Pen In a Box at: https://www.pen-inabox.com/ Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s song here:...

Here’s an election story that might restore your faith in politics. David Oks is a high school student, a former Senate page, and a mayoral candidate in his hometown of Ardsley, NY. Hear his thoughts on the race, politics in general, and the future of youth participation in this new episode of We the Ppl! Follow us on social media @wethepplpodcast Sources used in this...

Please send whatever you can to organizations supporting the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey. Here are two we recommend: https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/hurricane-harvey-response/ https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/ And/or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation to Red Cross. In this episode, Theo Koskoff breaks down the JCPOA with help from guest Trita Parsi, the President of the National Iranian American Council. Also included: a quick take of this week’s news featuring Felix...

We’ve discussed abortion rights a lot on We the Ppl, however, we’ve left out one key perspective: that of the international community. In this episode, hear Majella, our correspondent in Ireland, discuss abortion laws with a key leader of the Irish pro-choice movement.

In this episode, hear Zora Ilunga-Reed and Sebastian Whitaker, a non-binary high school student in Australia, talk about Trump’s recent “trans ban” in the U.S. military, its implications and nuances, and the state of global LGBTQIA+ rights. Vote for We the Ppl here: http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Sources used in this...

In this episode of We the Ppl, we explore the other side of the previous episode: the right’s take on reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood. Judah Waxelbaum, from “A Young Republican’s Take on the Politics of Today” shares his thoughts. November Current: https://www.etsy.com/shop/novembercurrent?ref=s2-header-shopname#about , https://www.instagram.com/novembercurrent/ JAMA article: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/201429?appId=scweb State policies on abortions:...

In this episode get a debrief on the recent debate of reproductive rights and a look into the minds of the Planned Parenthood supporters marching in the streets. For more information about We the Ppl, check out our website wethepplpodcast.com and our social media @wethepplpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

In this episode of We the Ppl, hear Sydney Uhlman, a WTP correspondent from Iowa, discuss the impacts of Trump’s budget proposal on her local community. Also included is a quick debrief of the Russia investigations and President Trump’s place in it all. Sources used in this...

In this episode, take a trip down memory lane and explore the Bernie-or-Bust movement and where it is now. Sources used in this episode: http://www.snopes.com/bernie-sanders-napping-memorial-day/ https://ourrevolution.com/ https://korelement.bandcamp.com/track/bernie-or-bust

We brought you stories about protests and marches, and this week we’re giving you one more way to be politically involved regardless of age: lobbying. In this episode of We the Ppl, hear Iowan correspondent, Sydney Uhlman, explain the lobbying and legislation writing processes. Sources used in this episode:...

Here's a quick recap of the two major events of today and the two events we'll likely be talking about for weeks. Sources used in this...

With spring break just around the corner, Sydney Uhlman of WTP brings you today's episode covering education policy under Betsy Devos according to two policy buff college students. Check out We the Ppl on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @wethepplpodcast.

China (or "Gina" as some say) was a huge topic during campaign season and is likely to become very important in the foreign policy of the future. In this episode hear Megan Hyunh from the Bay Area and her fellow policy debaters discuss future US-China relations and what Trump should do. Check us out @wethepplpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Stay tuned for more