12 episodes
We the (Young) People YEO Network
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We The (Young) People is the YEO Network’s podcast where we nerd out about policy and legislative accomplishments with YEOs across the country. In each monthly episode of We The (Young) People, you’ll hear about a specific policy that a YEO has introduced to their legislative body. We interview a diverse group of elected officials and pick their brains about how they created these policies and how you can too! Strategies for winning policy fights are also par for the course. Join us once a month and learn about the difference that Young Elected Officials are making in their communities.
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EPISODE 14: Drug Policy w/Skippy Mesirow
In this episode, Aspen, CO City Councilmember Skippy Mesirow discusses his experiences personally and politically with psychedelic-assisted treatment, and discusses the drug decriminalization issue at large.
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EPISODE 12: AAPI History Month with Sharmin Shahjahan
In this episode, Former City Councilmember Sharmin Shahjahan discusses her experiences being a lawmaker of Bangladeshi descent in honor of AAPI History Month. Cohost Mayor Stephens discusses his experiences as well.
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EPISODE 10: Election Security with Josh Maxwell
In the November 2020 edition of We the (Young) People, Alana and Michelle interview Chester County, PA Commissioner Josh Maxwell, who discusses his thoughts and actions relating to election security, especially in the context of a global pandemic and allegations of voter fraud. Michelle imparts some YEO-provided advice to our audience about how to celebrate even in times of uncertainty and tragedy.
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EPISODE 9: Pride with Phillipe Cunningham
In the June 2020 edition of We the (Young) People, Alana and Michelle interview Minneapolis, MN Councilmember Phillipe Cunningham, who discusses his thoughts and actions relating to LGBTQ+ pride, especially in the context of what pride means for people of color. Michelle imparts some YEO-provided advice to our audience about self-care tips to try during the pandemic.
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EPISODE 8: SCOTUS with Felix Rivera
In the October 2020 edition of We the (Young) People, Alana and Michelle interview Anchorage, AK Councilmember Felix Rivera, who discusses his thoughts and actions relating to the passage of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the nomination and confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett. in honor of spooky season, Michelle imparts some YEO-provided advice to our audience about how to cope with scary or intimating challenges in their careers.
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EPISODE 7: USPS with Brendan Boyle
In the September 2020 edition of We the (Young) People, Alana and Michelle interview Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, who discusses his thoughts and actions relating to the recent efforts to undermine and defund the United States Postal Service . Michelle imparts some YEO-provided advice to our audience about how to sustain personal relationships in these trying times.