Dinner Party with Gen Z!

Beyond a Ballot

Mar 22, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20

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Episode description

The conversation revolves around engaging young adults in politics, their perspectives on Canadian and American politics, and the challenges they face. The guests, Wyatt Sharp, Josh Oliviero, and Kellyanne Brookings, share their experiences in media and how they got started. They discuss the lack of political engagement among young people and the reasons behind it. 00:00Introduction and Background

01:28Introducing the Guests

06:59Youth Engagement in Politics

09:28Challenges for Gen Z in Politics

11:06Environmental Issues and Affordability

13:09Politicians and Climate Change

20:03Engaging Youth in Politics

22:26Efforts to Engage Youth in Canadian Politics

25:50Efforts to Engage Youth in US Politics

28:10Differences in American and Canadian Politics

30:21Lowering the Voting Age

33:19Engaging Youth in Politics

36:46Improving Political Party Messaging

43:47Advice for Parents and Youth Involvement in Politics

46:57Future Plans and Education

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