Episode 7: Why Journalism is Necessary for Democracy
Hosts Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber and Rachael Cobb discuss the relationship between journalism and democracy. They explain how the decline of local newspapers is posing challenges to voters, and how the l...
17 Mar 202423min
Episode 6: Congress to Campus at Suffolk University with Joe Hoeffel and Fred Upton
A bi-partisan team of former members of Congress visit hosts Rachael Cobb and Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber, part of the Congress to Campus program. Former members of Congress Fred Upton, (R-MI, 1987-2023) ...
6 Mar 20241h 1min
Episode 5: Voter ID Laws
Hosts Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber and Rachael Cobb discuss Voter ID laws. They explain the different types of identification requirements across states, ranging from non-strict to strict, and how these la...
6 Mar 202424min
Episode 4: Voting by Mail
In this episode of we trace the historical evolution of voting methods from physical tokens to printed ballots, highlighting the transition to government-printed ballots and the eventual adoption of t...
18 Feb 202424min
Episode 3: What Is Voter Registration?
Hosts Rachael Cobb and Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber delve into the intricacies of voter registration in the United States. They explore the historical context of voter disenfranchisement and the subsequen...
9 Feb 202423min
Episode 1: What Role do Parties Play in Presidential Primaries?
We ask why we have primary elections and we consider the role parties play. In this episode, we explore the origins and purpose of political parties in American politics, shedding light on their role ...
9 Feb 202414min
Episode 2: What is a Primary?
Hosts Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber and Rachael Cobb delve into the complexities of the American primary system, focusing on the presidential primary. They break down the origins of primaries, the role of d...
9 Feb 202419min
