Alexa Hoekstra at Texas Woman’s University
We're kicking things off by talking with Alexa Hoekstra. Alexa is a third-year student and Andrew Goodman Ambassador at Texas Woman’s University, majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in Law and minoring in Business Management. We discuss strategies she and her Andrew Goodman Campus Team at TWU are using to get out the vote, the importance of safe access to abortion and other reproductive services, and the pros and cons of using social media to spread information about elections.
Read MoreRev Yearwood of The Hip Hop Caucus
In this special Earth Day episode, we focus on the intersections of climate and democracy with special guest Rev Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus.
Read MoreClarissa Unger and Danny Fersh of SLSV
Hear from Clarissa Unger, the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Students Learn Students Vote Coalition (SLSV), and Danny Fersh, the Communications Director of SLSV, about the power of the youth vote! Why is the student vote so important and what trends can we expect to see with young voters during the upcoming elections?
Read MoreBard College Polling Location Win
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Read MoreNifé Olufosoye of Black Futures Lab
Andrew Goodman Ambassador Amaya Rearden interviews Nifé Olufosoye, the Organizing Director for Black Futures Lab. Black Futures Lab works with Black people to transform our communities, build Black political power, and change the way that power operates—locally, statewide, and nationally.
Read MoreJohn Bonifaz of Free Speech For People
Andrew Goodman Ambassador Katelyn Winstead interviews John Bonifaz, the co-founder of Free Speech For People. Katelyn and John discuss the impacts of money in politics, how new anti-voter laws impact young voters, and share advice for future voting rights activists. To learn more about Jonh's work, visit freespeechforpeople.org.
Read MoreAklima Khondoker of the New Georgia Project
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Read MoreInterview with Robert Masters
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Read MoreInterview with Charles Koppelman
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Read MoreInterview with Bernice Sims
To view or download the podcast episode transcript, click here. This episode features a conversation between Andrew Goodman Ambassador Wyn Garfinkle and Bernice Sims, a veteran of the civil rights movement and author of Detour Before Midnight. During their conversation, you will hear about some…
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