Beyond a Ballot

Dinner Party with Gen Z!

Broadcast on:: 22 Mar 2024

The conversation revolves around engaging young adults in politics, their perspectives on Canadian and American politics, and the challenges they face. The guests, Wyatt Sharp, Josh Oliviero, and Kellyanne Brookings, share their experiences in media and how they got started. They discuss the lack of political engagement among young people and the reasons behind it.

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:28
Introducing the Guests

06:59
Youth Engagement in Politics

09:28
Challenges for Gen Z in Politics

11:06
Environmental Issues and Affordability

13:09
Politicians and Climate Change

20:03
Engaging Youth in Politics

22:26
Efforts to Engage Youth in Canadian Politics

25:50
Efforts to Engage Youth in US Politics

28:10
Differences in American and Canadian Politics

30:21
Lowering the Voting Age

33:19
Engaging Youth in Politics

36:46
Improving Political Party Messaging

43:47
Advice for Parents and Youth Involvement in Politics

46:57
Future Plans and Education