Gen Z and the Uncommitted Movement

For the past year, the violence and destruction in Gaza has dominated the headlines. It's enraged many young voters on college campuses, on social media, and at rallies. The "Uncommitted" movement began here as a desperate plea from pro-Palestinian voters seeking to have their voices heard. Not onl…

Gen Z and free speech on campus

Students across Michigan this year staged campus protests over Israeli attacks in Gaza. And they often butted heads with college administrators over their tactics. What the Vote? reporter Kalloli Bhatt dug into what free speech means to Gen Z—and how that’s shaping campus activism right now. What …

Gen Z and abortion access

The midterm election two years ago saw a historic turnout of young Michigan voters. Experts say that's thanks, in part, to a 2022 ballot measure to protect abortion rights in the state constitution. This year, reproductive rights aren't on the ballot in Michigan. But it's still an issue guiding how…

Gen Z and The Divine Nine

There is an organizing powerhouse with a proven record behind VP Kamala Harris beyond the Democratic Party. The Divine Nine. Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, one of nine sororities and fraternities that serve as a lifeline for Black students on college campuses and beyond. On this …

Gen Z and the GOP

Michigan's Ottawa County has historically and consistently voted for Republicans, but recent patterns suggest it's not quite as red as it used to be. That shift is thanks, in part, to young voters. But Gen Z isn't a monolith. On this episode of What the Vote?, reporter Ethan Meyers meets a mix of W…

Gen Z's political power

Young voters aren’t always politicians' first priority. But in a presidential race this tight–maybe they should be. On this episode of What the Vote?, reporter Adan Quan looks at what it means for Gen Z to have a seat at the political table. And we'll explore how young people are using their voices…

Michigan Public Presents: What the Vote?

What the Vote? is a new podcast from Michigan Public all about Gen Z's role in this pivotal election, as told by Gen-Z reporters. From reproductive rights to free speech to the war in Gaza, we'll dig deep into the issues that matter to young people this election. This six-episode series What the V…

Extra Cheese: Delivered

There's someone we've failed to acknowledge in this whole series: the delivery driver. We hear tales from the trails of delivery guys across the state.  Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.

Extra Cheese: A Crust Stuffed with Data

Ordering pizza today is nothing short of amazing. With a tap of button, pizza miraculously shows up at our front door. From the Domino's pizza tracker to DoorDash, we look at the big data and technology that's made pizza ready at our fingertips.  Want more pizza? Sign up for our newsletter. If yo…

Extra Cheese: Dude, Ranch

Ranch is a popular, though controversial American pizza condiment. But for many pizza eaters, it's become a must-have side. In this Dough Dynasty Extra Cheese we give you the brief history of ranch, and try to explain how it evolved as a pizza dipping sauce.    Want more pizza? Sign up for our new…