In episode 1 of the new Democracy's Future podcast, ISU students J.N. Benson and Ben Howell explain how more young people are taking an interest in politics because they see a system that's not working for them.

Democracy's Future is a joint student-led project between WGLT and The Vidette. WGLT is Bloomington-Normal's NPR station. The Vidette is a student media outlet at Illinois State University.

In episode 1 of the new Democracy's Future podcast, ISU students J.N. Benson and Ben Howell explain how more young people are taking an interest in politics because they see a system that's not working for them.
Democracy's Future is a joint student-led project between WGLT and The Vidette. WGLT is Bloomington-Normal's NPR station. The Vidette is a student media outlet at Illinois State University.

An ongoing series about what young people are thinking and saying about the future of American democracy as the 2024 election approaches. Produced by The Vidette (the student-run media outlet at Illinois State University) in partnership with WGLT (the NPR station at Illinois State University). New episodes throughout 2024.

An ongoing series about what young people are thinking and saying about the future of American democracy as the 2024 election approaches. Produced by The Vidette (the student-run media outlet at Illinois State University) in partnership with WGLT (the NPR station at Illinois State University). New episodes throughout 2024.

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Episode 1: ISU students want their voices heard

In the latest episode of Democracy’s Future, we explore the role women play in politics in the U.S. For most of America's history, it's been a secondary role. Women make up a larger share of the electorate, but men have historically held the majority of elected offices.

In the latest episode of Democracy’s Future, we explore the role women play in politics in the U.S. For most of America's history, it's been a secondary role. Women make up a larger share of the electorate, but men have historically held the majority of elected offices.

Episode 10: Student group at IWU helps women find their voice in politics

Members of both the Democrat and Republican parties on campus want ISU leaders to close the campus on Election Day on November 5. They issued a joint statement asking the university to make the change, citing long lines that have become common on election days at ISU.

Members of both the Democrat and Republican parties on campus want ISU leaders to close the campus on Election Day on November 5. They issued a joint statement asking the university to make the change, citing long lines that have become common on election days at ISU.

Episode 9: ISU Democrats and Republicans make joint push for expanded voting access on Election Day

In the latest episode of Democracy’s Future, we hear from students on opposite sites on an issue that has stoked passions on college campuses across the country. A group of pro-Palestinian protesters has been gathering on the Quad at Illinois State University for over a week. The want the university to call for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. They also want the university to divest from companies with ties to Israel.

In the latest episode of Democracy’s Future, we hear from students on opposite sites on an issue that has stoked passions on college campuses across the country. A group of pro-Palestinian protesters has been gathering on the Quad at Illinois State University for over a week. The want the university to call for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. They also want the university to divest from companies with ties to Israel.

Episode 1: ISU students want their voices heard

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