John Della Volpe, Harvard IOP polling director, talks with Jon Stewart about Gen Z's activism. They discuss economic stresses on Gen Z and the Harvard Youth Poll. Jon also covers Trump's trial, Biden's energy standards, and halting weapons to Israel.

In this engaging discussion, expert pollster John Della Volpe sheds light on the crucial role of young voters in shaping political outcomes. He dives into strategies for motivating them, emphasizing issues like affordable healthcare and reproductive rights. The conversation also touches on Kamala Harris’s campaign, exploring her need for youth support and what it means for the upcoming elections. Della Volpe highlights shifts in young voters' affiliations and priorities, revealing how understanding their concerns is essential for any successful campaign.

Youth polling experts John Della Volpe and Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss apathy among young voters, opinions on presidential candidates, top economic issues, and Gen Z's faith in improving democracy. They explore challenges in engaging young voters with government policies, economic concerns like housing affordability and student loan debt, and the impact of student debt relief policies. The podcast highlights the importance of involving young voters in politics for societal improvement and progress.

Lawrence O'Donnell imagines TV from a Trump house arrest. Jeff Zients details Biden's moves to negotiate drug prices. John Della Volpe measures grains of salt with polls.

David Sirota, Founder of Lever News and creator of the podcast 'The Master Plan,' teams up with John Della Volpe, a renowned pollster and author, to dissect the evolving political landscape. They discuss the changing dynamics of Vice President Harris's campaign and the crucial impact of Gen Z voters on recent elections. Their conversation also covers the Democratic Party's struggles to resonate with working-class voters, the importance of outreach through alternative media, and the ways to engage younger demographics in upcoming campaigns.

Expert John Della Volpe, Director of polling at Harvard Kennedy School and author of "Fight," discusses the pivotal role of Gen Z in the upcoming election. He reveals how recent societal events shape their political engagement and highlights their concerns about reproductive rights, healthcare, and foreign policy. Della Volpe also examines the growing influence of celebrity endorsements, like Taylor Swift’s, on voter registration. Amid increasing barriers to voting, he outlines strategies needed to mobilize this crucial demographic for a more engaged electorate.

John Della Volpe, a renowned expert on the youth vote, discusses a recent poll revealing a significant shift in support for Kamala Harris among young voters. The poll shows Harris gaining enthusiasm, especially from young females and Democrats, while exposing vulnerabilities in Trump's support. They explore how she effectively engages through modern media and resonates on issues like healthcare and education. Della Volpe also touches on young men's political identities and the impact of Harris's presence on progressive enthusiasm within the youth demographic.

John Della Volpe, a leading expert in youth voting trends, reveals surprising shifts in young voter support towards Kamala Harris against Donald Trump. Recent polling shows her candidacy is energizing demographics that previously leaned toward Trump, signaling vulnerabilities in his appeal. The discussion dives into how Harris connects culturally with younger voters, contrasts with Biden, and fosters a promising connection with young men. This shift could reshape the electoral landscape as youth turnout becomes increasingly crucial for the upcoming election.

Jon Stewart and John Della Volpe discuss the economic and cultural factors affecting Gen Z's mental health and political identities. They explore Gen Z's pressing concerns like mental health, housing insecurity, and financial prospects. The conversation also touches on the impact of young voters on political shifts, social media's influence on Gen Z's anxieties, and the need for politicians to address issues important to the younger demographic.

Are young voters the key to the midterms? We hear from disillusioned Gen-Z voters in Orange County, California as well as their Member of Congress, Katie Porter. Then Data For Progress’ Evangel Penumaka, organizer and former Texas Democratic Senate candidate Cristina Tzintzún-Ramirez, and John Della Volpe of Harvard Kennedy School join Jon to dig into what the voters had to say. New episodes of The Wilderness drop every Monday. Subscribe to The Wilderness wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: apple.co/thewildernessSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JfsJlD5sBhVpEQEALNw4UStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-wildernessIf you want to learn more about how you can take action in the fight for our democracy, head over to Vote Save America and Next Gen America: https://votesaveamerica.com/midterm-madness/https://nextgenamerica.org/