un-CAPP it!

Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy
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Abbie, Sunny, ICAPP Fellows, and students at Ohio Northern University, un-cap today's current events. Through their Gen-Z lens and interviews with a variety of experts, they take an in-depth look at political topics facing today's society.

  1. 10/09/2025

    Diary of a D.C. Intern

    In this episode, the un-CAPP It! hosts, Abbie Hamill and Sunny Lloyd, explore the importance and benefits of internship opportunities in the capital of the U.S.A.; Washington D.C. Abbie opens up about her personal experience as a D.C. intern and why being in Washington D.C. was significant to her. Listeners will hear from more Washington D.C. interns, featuring ICAPP fellow Gabriel Mott, Marissa Bard from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and Annie Johnson from Buena Vista University in Iowa. Engage with their personal stories on the second episode of season seven of the un-CAPP It! podcast!

    21 min

  2. 09/17/2025

    Hellos from the Fellows

    The un-CAPP It! Podcast is back with Season 7 with your hosts, Abbie Hamill and Sunny Lloyd! The premiere episode explores some of the fellows, the coined term for those compensated for doing ICAPP work, who have dedicated years to the Institute for Civics and Public Policy. Learn more about the students and how involved they are on campus. The interviews reveal insight into the positive impact of ICAPP on student's lives/careers, for civic engagement, and for ONU.

    24 min

  3. 01/06/2025

    One Nation, Many Paths: A Citizenship Journey

    un-CAPP it! closes out Season 6 with an exploration of the journey to U.S. citizenship. Hosts Carmen and Abbie un-CAPP the naturalization process and quiz listeners on U.S. history, politics, and geography with real citizenship test questions. Today’s guest, Dr. Brad Wile, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Ohio Northern University, shares his firsthand experience as a former Canadian citizen who pursued citizenship in the U.S. Don’t miss this season finale—and Carmen’s final episode as co-host!

    25 min

  4. 11/21/2024

    Outside the Ballot Box: Gen Z on Third Parties and Write-Ins

    In this episode of un-CAPP it!, Carmen and Abbie explore the world beyond the two-party system. From the history of third parties and write-ins to their current relevance, they un-CAPP what these options mean for young voters. Featuring interviews with ten Ohio Northern University students, this episodes captures the thoughts of Gen Z when considering alternative candidates. Are these options a way to break the mold or do they split the vote? Tune in to hear the variety of perspectives on navigating candidate selection.

    18 min

  5. 11/05/2024

    un-CAPPing Your Vote: The Basics of U.S. Elections

    There is a lot more that goes into voting than most people are aware of, and Carmen and Abbie plan to un-CAPP exactly that in their latest episode. Alongside the President of the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area, Dr. Holly Norton, Carmen and Abbie discuss the basic components of casting your vote, and how to stay educated and engaged during the election season.

    27 min
  6. Presidential Debates and Political Culture

    10/07/2024

    Presidential Debates and Political Culture

    When clips of the presidential debates dominate social media and news feeds, it’s important to ask the question why? Carmen and Abbie un-CAPP the history, function, and significance of the debates, before diving into their context within political culture with Dr. Megan Wood. An assistant professor of Communication & Culture, Dr. Wood brought her scholarship and expertise to further the discussion and our understanding of the debates.

    31 min
  7. Season 6: Teaser

    SEASON 6 TRAILER

    Season 6: Teaser

    Welcome to Season 6 of un-CAPP it! Carmen and Abbie bring their listeners a five minute introduction to the upcoming season and all that they have in store during this politically significant time. After re-CAPPing a handful of momentous events, Carmen and Abbie look ahead at important dates for the voting population. ICAPP and un-CAPP it! have many exciting things in store for the election season, so stay tuned!

    5 min

  8. 05/06/2024

    A Year in Review with ICAPP

    As season 5 of un-CAPP it! comes to a close, it marks the end of not only this season, but also Kennedy's term as co-host. Kennedy and Carmen are very excited to welcome Abbie Hamill, a freshman political science major, as the new co-host! To wrap up a year of big changes for ICAPP, Carmen and Abbie review the activities and interview Kennedy about her experience in ICAPP. For the last time ever, Kennedy Aikey signs off of un-CAPP it!

    23 min
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Abbie, Sunny, ICAPP Fellows, and students at Ohio Northern University, un-cap today's current events. Through their Gen-Z lens and interviews with a variety of experts, they take an in-depth look at political topics facing today's society.

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  • Creator
    Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy
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