DemocraZy

League of Women Voters VA

DemocraZy is a podcast for Virginians ages 13-25. We will discuss issues, concepts and ideas in relation to our federal and state government systems. All are welcome! You don't need to have any background knowledge or special interest in civics to join us.

Episodes

  1. Jul 10

    6. I got a teexxxt!! Can the government read it?

    Join Charvi and Emma in a conversation about digital privacy. Is the government in your DMs? The pair discuss cases like Smith v. Maryland, Katz v. US, and even strange Minnesotan cases about gay men in department store bathrooms... No interview this time, so tune in and learn from the hosts themselves! 2:45: Civic Case ... and no interview??? Virginia's primaries are coming up on August 4! Get ready to vote! Keep an eye on our socials for updates and visit vote411.org. DemocraZy Follow us on Instagram and TikTok 📱✨: @democrazy_pod Stream full episodes on YouTube ▶️: @leagueofwomenvotersofvirginia And listen here on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

  2. Jun 12

    5. My body, whose choice?

    Join Charvi and Emma in a conversation about reproductive rights: constitutional law and history edition. They discuss cases like Roe v. Wade, groups like the Jane Collective, and how our rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. Tune in for an interview with Han Jones as they explain VA's upcoming ReproFreedom Amendment! 4:37: Civic Case 18:26: Interview DemocraZy Follow us on Instagram and TikTok 📱✨: @democrazy_pod Stream full episodes on YouTube ▶️: @leagueofwomenvotersofvirginia And listen on Spotify 🎧 Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Website: https://va4reprofreedom.org Social: https://linktr.ee/va4reprofreedom Share your story: https://secure.ngpvan.com/wwJ0emjqoUaCu-Wfjn11Hg2 Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vaforrepro

  3. Mar 20

    4. How did Zohran win?

    Join Charvi and Emma for a discussion of ranked choice voting: what it is, how it works, and why it helped Zohran Mamdani clinch his NYC mayoral victory! (0:00) Intro & Yap (2:42) Civic Case (8:23) Interview with Liz White (UpVote Virginia) (27:58) Takeaways & Outro

  4. Jan 21

    3. Do Americans share any values?

    Join Emma and Charvi in a discussion of the VA gubernatorial race (NOT an actual race…) and the shared American values that can connect two otherwise oppositional campaigns. Special guest Meg Heubeck joins DemocraZy in a discussion of those values and the radical empathy we must uphold!

  5. 10/11/2025

    2. I got into the Electoral College!

    In episode 2, Charvi and Emma dive into the craziness of the Electoral College and what certain policy changes may look like. They also discuss the ways in which the Electoral College individually affects citizens with guest Mr. Sam Ulmschneider.

  6. 08/30/2025

    1. New Phone, Who Dis?

    Join Charvi and Emma on the pilot episode of DemocraZy: a youth-led podcast under the League of Women Voters Virginia’s Youth Council. This episode, the girls dive into political efficacy (or the lack therefore) among youth voters, including in a discussion with LWVVA president Joan Porte.

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About

DemocraZy is a podcast for Virginians ages 13-25. We will discuss issues, concepts and ideas in relation to our federal and state government systems. All are welcome! You don't need to have any background knowledge or special interest in civics to join us.

Information

  • Creator
    League of Women Voters VA
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © League of Women Voters VA
  • Show Website
    DemocraZy