Michigan Public Presents

Oct 24 2024 15 ep. 20 mins 35

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Special projects and more from Michigan Public, the station that brought you the Peabody Award-winning Believed podcast.

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S2 E6 - Gen Z and the Uncommitted Movement

Oct 24 2024 23 mins

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 only did they force elected officials to listen, but they made history. What the Vote? l

S2 E5 - Gen Z and free speech on campus

Oct 22 2024 17 mins

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 the Vote? is a six-episode series all about what matters to Gen Z this election. N

S2 E4 - Gen Z and abortion access

Oct 17 2024 20 mins

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 many Gen Z are voting this fall. What the Vote? reporter Yesenia Zamora-Cardoso aske

S2 E3 - Gen Z and The Divine Nine

Oct 15 2024 22 mins

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 episode of What The Vote? reporter Aaron Bush looks at the historical and societal fo

S2 E2 - Gen Z and the GOP

Oct 10 2024 17 mins

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 West Michiganders under the "conservative" umbrella, and considers how they are shapin

S2 E1 - Gen Z's political power

Oct 08 2024 21 mins

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, and their votes, to create political change. What the Vote? is a six-episode s

S2 Michigan Public Presents: What the Vote?

Sep 24 2024 1 mins

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 Vote? drops Tuesday, Oct. 8, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Listen and s

S1 E7 - Extra Cheese: Delivered

Dec 14 2023 18 mins

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 E6 - Extra Cheese: A Crust Stuffed with Data

Dec 13 2023 19 mins

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 you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/liste

S1 E5 - Extra Cheese: Dude, Ranch

Oct 31 2023 18 mins

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 newsletter. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystu