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.

The Teenagers Fighting The Climate Battle

Sep 15th, 2018 13m 28s

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 Wi

Back To School with WTP

Aug 30th, 2018 20m 48s

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 y

A Farewell To WTP

Aug 14th, 2018 3m 50s

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 st

Two Parkland Students Share Their Reflections

Mar 9th, 2018 17m 16s

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.So

What is Irexit?

Feb 23rd, 2018 10m 40s

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.

Thoughts on the Women's March 2.0

Jan 26th, 2018 15m 41s

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

2017 Politics in Retrospect

Dec 31st, 2017 22m 3s

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 a

First-Time Voters Take the NYC Mayoral Election

Nov 11th, 2017 37m 15s

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 t

The Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

Oct 27th, 2017 20m 54s

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 t

Student by Day, Candidate by Night

Sep 28th, 2017 15m 43s

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 fu

The Future of Nuclear Negotiations with Iran with Trita Parsi

Sep 1st, 2017 27m 10s

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The Abortion Debate Across the Pond

Aug 18th, 2017 9m 1s

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 I

A Non-Binary Australian Teen's Take on Trump's "Trans Ban"

Jul 28th, 2017 14m 36s

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.Vot

The Other Side of Reproductive Rights

Jul 6th, 2017 12m 14s

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.No

What's Up With Reproductive Rights?

Jun 29th, 2017 20m 53s

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 a

A Close-Up on Trump's Budget Proposal

Jun 18th, 2017 9m 35s

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 i

Memories for Memorial Day: Bernie or Bust

May 29th, 2017 11m 20s

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.ba

A Step-by-Step Guide to Lobbying

Apr 20th, 2017 14m 32s

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

How the U.S. Went Nuclear and Ballistic In One Day

Apr 7th, 2017 8m 3s

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 episode:http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/06/politics/senate-nuclear-option-neil-gorsuch/http://www.nbcnews.com/p

The Next Four Years in Education

Mar 16th, 2017 18m 6s

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 @wethe

High School Debaters Talk U.S. Policy With China

Mar 3rd, 2017 12m 18s

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 U

A Young Republican's Take on the Politics of Today

Feb 17th, 2017 16m 26s

It often seems almost impossible to find young people who are staunchly conservative and loyal members of the Republican party… until now! In this episode, hear an interview with Judah Waxelbaum, a representative from TARS (Teen Age Republicans