Francis Wilson sits down with legendary Kentucky State Rep. Patti Minter. From her queer rights activism to her bold state leadership, she is a symbol of change in Kentucky. We talk breaking ceilings and what it means to be a leader, especially

Kentucky, Represent.

Mar 26th, 2020 56m 21s

Francis Wilson interviews Kentucky House Representative from D-14 in Louisville, Attica Scott. They discuss COVID-19, Kentucky politics, and what real and equitable representation looks like on the local and state level. Music: Shane Ivers

If Beall Street Talked Local Ohio Elections

Nov 27th, 2019 21m 37s

This is a story of Oliver Warren, 24-year-old candidate to Wooster, Ohio City Council. In this episode, we touch on how campaigns turn out voters and private issues made public news stories. Francis Wilson begins his story on the corner of Beal

1970 + 2019 Have Too Much in Common

Nov 20th, 2019 32m 58s

This is the story of my Aunt Dot, who voted in 1972 for the first time at 21 years old and witnessed Vietnam protests, the 26th Amendment, and the Kent State Shooting. Francis Wilson also speaks with student activist Will Powers from Kentucky a

How to Win an Election Straight Outta College

Nov 11th, 2019 18m 59s

Will Haskell was elected a Connecticut State Senator at 22 years old. He had just graduated from college, and with 28,000 votes unseated a 10-year Republican incumbent. Francis Wilson interviews him over the phone. Music: Shane Ivers

Making Change in Small-Town Kentucky

Nov 11th, 2019 6m 1s

Francis Wilson interviews his friend and fellow Kentuckian, Francisco Serrano, who was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The son of immigrants, born into a mix-status family, politics has ruled his life. He first got involved in polit

Why I Study Youth in Politics

Nov 11th, 2019 7m 6s

I'm Francis Wilson. I have traveled the world and spoken to young people in politics - now it's time I share their story. This is how I started my work and why it's important to me. Music: Shane Ivers

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