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Why No One’s Winning Young Voters (Ep. 5)

Jul 7, 2024

John Della Volpe, polling director at Harvard Kennedy School and Biden campaign advisor, joins Kristen Soltis Anderson, a leading New York Times pollster, and Anderson Clayton, the young Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. They delve into the alarming apathy among young voters, exploring their disillusionment with politics and skepticism towards government efficacy. The discussion reveals insights from focus groups on Gen Z’s economic anxieties, perceptions of education, and evolving rights, emphasizing the need to engage and empower this crucial demographic for change.

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Anderson Clayton

Kristen Soltis Anderson

John Della Volpe

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Quick takeaways

Young voters prioritize diverse and youth-focused political direction.

Deep economic anxieties among young voters center on housing, wages, and student debt.

Gen Z values rights like clean air, education, and healthcare, reshaping political priorities.

Deep dives

Young Voters Push for Change and Equity

Young voters are seen as drivers of change, demanding a more equitable and fair society, pushing for progress even when existing progress is acknowledged. Anderson Clayton, a 26-year-old voter in a swing state, reflects this generational desire for a political shift towards a more diverse and youth-focused direction.

Intro

2min

Engaging Young Voters: Voices from North Carolina

14min

The Disconnect Between Young Voters and Government Efficacy

5min

Gen Z's Economic Anxieties and Political Engagement

19min

Exploring Young Voter Sentiments on Student Debt Relief and Education Value

3min

The Evolving Value of Higher Education and Young Voter Sentiments

3min

Young Voters and Evolving Rights

29min

Embracing Responsibility for Change

3min

Jon is joined by youth polling experts John Della Volpe and Kristen Soltis Anderson to talk about apathy among young voters this election cycle. Why are they so disengaged? Are some truly defecting to Trump? And what message, if any, can get them out for the polls? Jon, John, and Kristen dive into the focus group tape to unpack Gen Z’s opinions of our octogenarian presidential candidates, their top economic issues, and the war in Gaza. And Anderson Clayton, the 26-year-old Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins to talk about Gen Z’s faith in their own ability to improve democracy.

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Pod Save America

Why No One’s Winning Young Voters (Ep. 5)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Young Voters Push for Change and Equity

Challenges in Mobilizing Young Voters

Economic Anxieties and the Value of Education

Reproductive Rights and Young Voters

US Foreign Conflicts Concern Among Young Voters

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