Episode Description
Class: Politics 101
Episode Summary: Standing in for Rebecca will be co-host Adewole Williams, as he discusses with Team Knits about campaigns, political dissemination, and civic engagement. Here you’ll have the opportunity to hear some of Team Knit’s thoughts about the overall nature of politics today.
Topics Discussed:
- Team Intro - [0:37]
- What Does the Team Think About Voting? - [4:15]
- The Team’s Experiences With Voting - [10:54]
- How Much Do We Know About Who to Vote For? - [13:36]
- Has the Team Participated in Any Protests? - [17:46]
- The Team’s Thoughts on Social Media and Politics - [25:09]
- A Future in Politics? - [29:13]
- Recollecting Politics in Class - [32:00]
- Do Our Voices Matter? - [36:00]
- A Special Message from Rebecca - [39:49]
Podcasts Episodes Mentioned:
- A Rundown on Democratic Campaigns and Managing Them with Daniel McNamara
- How to Stay Informed About the Current Political Climate in America with Aaron Lyles, CEO of Common Ally
- Civic Engagement with Christina Puentes: More Important to Learn and Engage Now than Ever
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Good Quotes:
- “I do think our voices are important. But more than that, I think they're important if we do something with them.” - [36:59]
- “We all have a unique voice, a unique point of view, a unique perspective. And every one of us has the power of creating a unique impact that wouldn't be fit or wouldn't be replaced by any other guy. So we all matter.” - [38:18]
- “It's okay if there's a gray area, because… you could debate all you want, but like, if we find a good compromise, then… there's a chance that everybody could be… satisfied.” - [34:29]
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