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Voice Above

Youth In Politicswww.youthinpolitics.net
Voice Above is a podcast produced by Youth In Politics. With 2 seasons completed, Voice Above interviews experts about current events, world issues, and Canadian politics.
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Episodes

S2E12: Bovine Burps, Seaweed, and Sustainable Agriculture

In this episode, Kate speaks to Dr. Ermias Kebreab about his new discovery: that feeding cows seaweed will make them produce 80% less greenhouse gases. Listen to find out how he came up with this solution and what companies are already testing this out. Hint, hint - it may be your favourite ice cream brand! To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://a...

Aug 16, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 12

S2E11: Policy for Aging Populations

Kate and Colin Busby, the Director of Policy and Outreach at HEC Montréal, discuss public policies for aging populations: from healthcare and financing, to retirement and the impacts of inflation, Voice Above provides a deep dive into a policy field that affects all of us. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message...

Jul 19, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S2E10: Space Tourism and the Environment

On this episode, Kate is joined by Dr. Karen Rosenlof to talk about space tourism's effect on the environment. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

Jul 04, 202210 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2E9: Youth and Religion

Join Kate and Dr. Peter Beyer as they discuss the topic of youth and religion. This episode talks about what trends there are in levels of religion among young people and why they are happening. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

Jun 13, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2E8 Students ON Elections

Join Kate as she chats with Thai Dillon Higashihara about upcoming Ontario election, what leaders are and are not doing to help students, and the policies they should have in their platforms to help our youth. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

May 29, 202213 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2E7 Climate Crisis

Join Kate as she chats with Dr. Matthew Hoffmann about the ongoing climate crisis, what governments are doing about it, and how COVID impacts international responses to climate change. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

May 22, 202217 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2E6 Youth in Politics

Kate talks to William Legault-Lacasse about what its like running for office at the age of 23, his experience in politics, and how you can get involved. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

May 08, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2E5 Canada's Federal Budget

Kate talks about Budget 2022 with Charles Breton and Colin Busby from the Institute of Research and Public Policy. Housing, healthcare, and the health of Canada's economy some of the key topics highlighted in this episode. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

Apr 24, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2E4: American Polarization and COVID-19

Kate discusses political polarization in the U.S. and its effect on American COVID-19 responses with Dr. Shana Gadarian, American politics and political psychology professor at Syracuse University. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

Apr 03, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2E3: Reconciliation in Canada

Kate discusses Canada's path towards reconciliation and what non-Indigenous Canadians can do to champion reconciliation with Her Excellency The Right Honourable Mary May Simon, the 30th Governor-General of Canada. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

Mar 13, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2E2: NATO in Ukraine

Kate discusses NATO's role in the Ukraine Crisis with expert guest Robert Baines, President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada. To find more from Youth In Politics , follow us at: @ youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @ officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @ youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

Feb 23, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2E1: Canada’s Housing Crisis

Kate discusses why there is a lack of affordable housing in Canada with guest Lindsay Davies-White To find more from Youth In Politics , follow us at: @ youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @ officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @ youthinpolitic_ on Twitter

Feb 15, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Voice Above Season 2 Intro

Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of The Voice Above Podcast, In this episode, your host Kate will give an intro on what season 2 will be all about. Stay tuned and check us out on our socials FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Instagram @youthinpolitics_ Facebook @officialyouthinpolitics Twitter @youthinpolitic_

Feb 03, 20223 minSeason 2Ep. 1

E4: China Modern day Holocaust

In this week’s episode, we discuss China’s cultural genocide of Uighur Muslims. Please note that the contents of the discussion may be triggering for some as they refer to violence and abuse.

Feb 12, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 4

E3: The reality of Asian and Western parenting

Did you grow up with stereotypically “Asian” or “Western” parents? Which style of parenting is better? Check out our latest episode as we discuss our thoughts and experiences from both types of parenting. @youthinpolitics_

Jan 29, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 3

E2: Chaos in America

In this episode we talk all about the United States; the recent Capitol Hill insurrection, what it means to be racist, and if gun violence is ever justified. Stay tuned as we discuss the political volatility of one of the world’s biggest powerhouse nations.

Jan 15, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 2

E1: Is university really worth it?

Welcome to the first episode of the Voice Above Podcast, this episode your hosts Telha and Amelia dive into the education system to answer the life-changing question, Is University really worth it? FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Instagram @youthinpolitics_ Facebook @ officialyouthinpolitics Twitter @ youthinpolitic _...

Jan 01, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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