Engaged Voters, The Podcast

CLI Cohort IV gets real about voting—what makes it harder, why young voters can feel frustrated or disconnected, and why showing up still matters. Drawing from what they learned throughout the Civic Leadership Institute, participants share their perspectives on the challenges facing voters today and the power their generation still holds.

In this special episode, participants of Engaged Voters' 3rd Civic Leadership Institute reflect on their journey through advocacy, organizing, and federal engagement.Hear how these young Black women are breaking barriers, building power, and using their voices to drive change — from Houston to Washington, D.C.

In this timely episode, we dive into the details of the 2024 ballot, covering the key offices, issues, and amendments that voters will see this year. We break down each component, highlighting what’s at stake in local, state, and federal races and why these decisions impact our communities and futures. From significant policy proposals to the candidates’ platforms, tune in to stay informed and prepare to cast an empowered vote!

During this episode we explore different perspectives around the two major political parties + the Independent Party as we approach the November 2024 election.

Tune in for a discussion on how the criminal justice system impacts voting. This episode features Anthony Coleman who describes his experience of being on parole and not being able to vote and Bryce Randall who shares his past experience with helping individuals inside the Harris County jail vote while incarcerated.

On our season finale "From Bars to the Polls" is an initiative that harnesses the influence and cultural significance of hip hop to inspire political engagement and voter turnout, particularly among younger and marginalized communities.

"From Social Media to the Polls" emphasizes the critical role of social media in modern political engagement and voter mobilization

In this insightful episode of "From the Dorm to the Polls," we dive into the unique experiences and challenges faced by college student as they navigate the voting process. Our hosts and guest, explore the importance of student participation in elections, the barriers she often encounter, and the innovative ways they overcome these obstacles.

This episode features the family of Tanisha Manning, informally known as "Boyz in the Hood" to discuss reasons why "the hood" doesn't vote and how to close the voting gap in the neighborhood.

In Season 1, Episode 2, we unpack Sexyy Red's comments about Donald Trump and how the government processes actually work!