The New Voting Project

Angela Greiling Keane is the Managing Editor of States at POLITICO, who has also spent nearly a decade at Bloomberg News as a WhiteHouse Correspondent. She discusses the state of media, the current impact of misinformation, and the meticulous process it takes to report objective news.

Shawon Jackson is the Founder of Vocal Justice, an organization dedicated to preparing Black and Brown youth to become socially conscious leaders by engaging them in a justice-oriented public speaking program. He discusses his rise in organizing and creating a social justice-orientated program while dealing with ongoing issues of voting and civil rights.

Zak Malamud is the Co-Founder of Student Voice, an organization dedicated to helping students acquire education justice, and the founder of The Next 50, helping fuel democratic leadership across the United States. He discusses his journey through education policy and now investing in the future young leaders in the United States.

Malia Vella, Vice-Mayor of the City of Alameda, California. She has been a former staff member in the California Senate and Assembly and is also an adjunct professor of practice at Mills College's Lokey School of Business and Public Policy, teaching ethical policy-making and an introductory class on economics and policy-making. She discusses the impact of voting and elections and the vital power of youth running for office.

Asm. Bill Quirk, a California State Assemblyman, represents the 20th District. He talks about his journey through politics and gives real-time examples of how to navigate politics in the modern-day.

Otto Brown is a student at Washington University and the Co-Chair of WashU Votes. He discusses the importance of voting and GenZ involvement!

Devin Murphy, Mayor-Pro-Tempore of the City of Pinole, someone who has run digital advertising campaigns for then U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (now Vice-President), Van Jones, Priorities USA, California League of Conservation Voters, and numerous civic and advocacy organizations. He’s been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and USA Today. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he served as Student Body President. He discusses his campaign for Contra Costa County Clerk and why he's embarking on this journey.

Professor Deondra Rose is an Associate Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and History at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. She is also the Director of Polis: Center for Politics at Duke University and co-director of the North Carolina Scholars Strategy Network (SSN). She discusses the historical trends of voting rights and the importance of using public policy research for evidence-based legislative solutions.

James Aguilar, current President of the San Leandro School Board, a Director at the California School Boards Association, nonetheless, also a student at San Francisco State, discusses his entrance into the political world and the need for more education reform.

Clarissa Unger, the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV), discusses her passion for student civic engagement, the need to get involved, and her advice to the upcoming class of voters.

Madison Mandell, the Co-Founder of Brown Votes and a Fellow at the Swearer Center Civic Engagement at Brown University, as well as Scott Warren, Co-founder and of Generation Citizen (which he started in his senior year at Brown) and author of Generation Citizen: The Power of Youth in Politics, discuss their report, "“Building Democratic Campuses: Assessing Innovations in Democratic Practice in Higher Education.”

Poppy MacDonald, President of USAFacts and formerly the President of POLITICO discusses the importance of legitimate information, the need for standardization of government practices, and her advice to the next generation.

Max Williamson is a student at MIT, a 2021 Truman Scholar, someone who has worked for Senator Chris Coons (Campaign Data Director), founded the Engineers for Biden (MIT Chapter), and a contributor to MIT’s Director of Outreach at Civic Synergy. He discusses the urge to get involved, react to the circumstances and be ready to take risks from the conventional.

Jennifer Esteen, a registered nurse, union organizer, and a candidate for State Assembly in AD-20 discusses her race and the importance of voting. Recently, her opponent and incumbent bowed out of the race.

Ana Blanco and Joseph Shipley, both students at Princeton University lead Vote100, a campus campaign aspiring to achieve 100% civic participation amongst Princeton Students. They discussed their success in the 2020 election and what's to come in 2022.

Brendon Woods, an American criminal defense attorney and an advocate for criminal justice reform currently works as the public defender for Alameda County and has served as the president of the California Public Defenders Association. He weighs in on the 2020 election and the importance of voting and accepting jury duty.

Amber McReynolds, a leading expert in election administration and policy and the only female appointed member to the United States Postal Service, discusses her organization's work, The National Vote at Home Institute, and her proposals to reform voting rights in the 21st century.

In this episode, Vikrum Aiyer, a former member of the Obama Administration and current Deputy-Director at the ACLU, explains the intersection of technology and public policy while weighing into the importance of "good" elected representation.

Julianna Rossi and Estrella Hernandez, Co-Chairs of UChiVotes at the University of Chicago, discuss their past experiences in organizing, the tremendous work they do for voting accessibility and registration at UChicago, and advice for GenZ.

Leah Watson, a Senior Staff Attorney for the Racial Justice Program at ACLU, former Senior Counsel for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, and a graduate of Harvard Law School gives her thoughts on current ACLU projects, voting rights, and the importance of coalition building.

In this episode, Matt Haney details his rise in politics and expresses his views on policies and objectives as a candidate for State Assembly.

Sara Tindall Ghazal, an attorney, and voting rights expert has had a multitude of experiences within politics and humanitarian efforts shares her insight of protecting the right to vote in the United States, specifically in her home state of Georgia.

Sarah Bryant, the Director of Outreach at Georgetown Votes, also a fellow at the Andrew Goodman Foundation and Vote Everywhere, discusses her passion for voting rights, the need for youth turnout, and advice for the next generation.

Katya Ehresman, a state-wide organizer for Common Cause, a former Assistant Director of Youth Programs at the Civics Center, former chair of the Student Board at Campus Vote Project, with a plethora of political experiences in legislative bodies comes on the New Voting Project. She speaks on her past experiences as a collegiate organizer as well as personal struggles that inspired her to become an activist.

In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion including the President (Jack), Vice-President (Sean), and Director of Communications (Daisy) at the nationally recognized organization, Every Vote Counts. They lend insights to their experiences, trends in youth involvement, and solutions to encourage others to vote and more.

Ariana Khan, a student at Eastern Michigan University has led a number of initiatives on her campus to increase student voter engagement. She discusses her experiences in helping her community vote while explaining the significance of GenZ.

Maxwell Frost has been an organizer with the ACLU, March for Our Lives, and an avid campaigner on progressive campaigns. He is a candidate for Congress in central Florida's 10th district and talks about his call to action as an activist, the importance of voting, and the empowerment of youth.

Amir Badat, a litigator and voting rights advocate has striven to protect voting rights and discusses his role in the last election cycle at the DNC, the emergence of voter impression recently with legal precedence, and the need to get involved.

Dean Preston, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 5. He talks about his past as a tenants rights activist/lawyer, the need for more young people, and the state of this country.

Jameel Aalim-Johnson, a Vice President at NASDAQ at the Office of Government Relations, a former Chief of Staff to Congressman Gregory Meeks, and a Community Liason for Congressman Floyd Flake, discusses his view on current events, voting rights, and getting involved.

Jovanka Beckles is a movement organizer, a former two-term Richmond City Councilmember, a longtime leader in the Richmond Progressive Alliance, a children’s mental health professional, a former candidate for California’s 15th State Assembly district, and a democratic socialist in the tradition of Martin Luther King, Jr. She is now on the AC-Transit District Board of Directors Ward 1. She talks about her role in her community, elections and voting rights, and her imminent advice to the youth.

Kelly Cousins and Sandy Yamaoda discuss their roots in a suburban community in California, building awareness platforms and lobbying for smart policies in their respective communities.

Laya Reddy, a student at The George Washington University and a Policy and Communications Coordinator at the Civics Center discusses her insight on voting rights and the empowerment of youth in progressive politics.

Madison Mandell, the Co-Founder of Brown Votes gives her input on organizing around voting rights, the importance of youth involvement at all levels, and her passion for the law.

Robert Pollin is a Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusets, Amherst. In this episode, he encourages civic activity from the youth, benefits of the future green economy, single-payer healthcare, and the need to maintain voting rights in the United States.

Paul Loeb is an American social and political activist and is the author of “Soul of a Citizen: Living With Conviction in a Cynical Time”. He discusses his personal experiences in politics and founding the Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP), and how the next generation should avoid becoming cynics.

Asm. Ash Kalra is a California State Assemblyman, representing the 27th District and is the first Indian-American to serve in the California State Legislature. He discusses his story as a public servant and how the right to vote is critical in creating a safe and healthy future.

Professor Jennifer Lawless is a Commonwealth Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, former Professor of Government at American University as well as the Director of the Women & Politics Institute. She has authored six books and is an astute writer, featured in a variety of organizations. She divulges her own story as a Congressional candidate, researcher/educator, and political scientist, unpacking the importance of voting and elections in the U.S.

Christina Williams, the Founder, and Chair of CAU Votes gives her insight on the status of voting rights in Georgia and a student activist perspective on youth engagement and civic involvement.

Kevin Ballen, the founder of the Engage Initiative, Co-Chair of Harvard Votes, and the Vice-President of the Harvard Institute of Politics discusses his extensive work for Havard Votes and spreading awareness about elections.

Zachary Kimmel, a recent graduate of Columbia University and founder of Columbia Votes, gives his take on the importance of elections, voting, the historical implications of voter suppression, and the future of the political landscape.

Cornell University's, Patrick Mehler, the Executive Board President of Cornell Votes and Director of Student Elections, gives his insight on current political movements and unnecessary voter impediments.

Holli Holliday, an experienced political operative and President of Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, converses a heavy dialogue about her start in politics, the significance and truth of voting rights, and the power of the GenZ!

The Director of the Youth and College division at the NAACP, Wisdom Cole, shares his life story, thoughts on the 2020 election, and the 'new world' we live in while advancing his policy objectives!

Liza Mickens, the Co-Founder & Director of Interns at Vote Equality US, and this year’s Paypal Rising Leader has dedicated her career to continuing Maggie Lena Walker’s legacy, her great-great-grandmother. In this episode, we divulge the power of young people getting involved and her commitment to advocacy!

Yusef Andre Wiley, a formerly incarcerated individual, now the Founder, and CEO of the Timelist Group, speaks on current political issues and how the next generation can make an impact.

Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, a State Assembly Candidate in California's District 64, gives her true opinions about voting rights in America, California, and the need to be involved for the future!

A phenomenal interview with Helen Butler, the Executive Director for the Peoples' Agenda in Georgia, discussing the voting rights, her role and responsibility, and the advice to Gen Z!

Julie Testa, a long-time resident in Pleasanton California, and current elected talks about the impending affordable housing crisis, the power of voting, and her advice to GenZ!

Carroll Fife, an Oakland City Council member, and national thought leader talks about her former experiences, rise in politics, and true thoughts about voting and elections.