A podcast hosted by Entertainment Executive and Bring on the Ballot Co-Founder Siria Contreras, Filmmaker/Producer Byron Turk, and Cosmetics and Fashion Industry Pioneer Vanessa Comar, regular American citizens that explores the questions that we all have when it comes to elections, civics, and democracy.
Join us as we navigate the final weeks of Election 2024 and explore all of the ways that we can all help to save Democracy as individuals, as communities, and as a nation.
S1: E4 - Post-Election Thoughts w/Gen Z | Guests: Gen Z Journo Lily Larsen and Gen Z Poet/Activist Penelope Oliver
Gen Z journalist Lily Larsen and poet/activist Penelope Oliver share their post-election thoughts, offering insights into the perspectives and concerns of their generation.
17 Oct 2024
S1: E3 - Misinformation/Disinformation, Civics in America, and Discourse with Professor Sanders and Lily Larsen
Where have all of our trusted news sources gone?
In this episode of Podocracy, Siria, Byron, and Vanessa are joined by University of Texas at Austin Professor Amy Kristin Sanders and Washington D.C.-based Gen Z journalist and activist Lily Larsen to discuss misinformation/disinformation, social media vs. news platforms, Civics in America, and the importance of discourse across party lines.
17 Oct 2024
S1: E3 Preview: Civics and Discourse in America
Siria, Byron, and Vanessa discuss the importance of Civics and Discourse in America, especially during Election 2024
Siria, Byron, and Vanessa discuss misinformation and disinformation across social media and the process of news networks and agenda setting with UT Austin Professor Amy Kristin Sanders and Washington D.C. Gen Z Journalist Lily Larsen.
7 Oct 2024
S1: E2 : The VP Debate, Immigration, Hurricane Helene, Taylor Swift U.S. Shows
This week on Podocracy, Siria Contreras, Byron Turk, and Vanessa Comar share their thoughts on this eventful week's events including the Vice Presidential Debate, Hot Topic Immigration, Hurricane Helene and it's impact on early voting, Taylor Swift U.S. tour dates, and more.
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https://www.bringontheballot.com/post/hurricane-helene-how-to-help
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24 Sept 2024
Season 1 Episode 1: North Carolina, Swing States, Yoga for Kamala, and Actionable Tips from Jason Berlin, Founder of Field Team 6
This week, Podocracy hosts Siria Contreras, Byron Turk, and Vanessa Comar welcome Democracy Superhero Jason Berlin, Founder of Field Team 6, where he shares his tips for how we can all have the most positive impact when it comes to helping down-ballot voting, swing state voter outreach, and making your own voting plan.
Plus, we also discuss what the latest in North Carolina, what we're seeing in Texas and California, and how to make this election fun--including Yoga for Kamala
Resources Mentioned:
https://bluevoterguide.org/
https://www.fieldteam6.org/
24 Sept 2024
The Focus: Swing States and how to Make the Most Impact with Jason Berlin
Field Team 6 Founder and Democracy Superhero Jason Berlin share what States his team of 28,000 volunteers are focused on and which are the races to focus on. Get informed. Save Democracy..
23 Sept 2024
Season 1 Episode 1: Preview - The Power of Lawn Signs
Listen to a preview of our conversation with Field Team 6 Founder, Jason Berlin, where we discuss the power of lawn signs and wearing your political beliefs. Just like the power of billboards and out-of-home campaigns for Films and TV Shows, we are all powerfully persuasive canvases for promoting the issues that we care about and the Presidential and down-ballot candidates that we feel are the right leadership for our country at this moment.
21 Sept 2024
Introduction to Podocracy!
In this preview, Siria, Byron, and Vanessa give you a glimpse of some of the topics that will be covered on Podocracy--from how you can help Swing States to the importance of voting Down Ballot--and more!
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