Kharis Kurian

CiviPod

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CiviPod is a youth-led nonpartisan podcast hosted by Kharis Kurian, a high school student from North Carolina. I interview people of all ages and backgrounds—from friends and teachers to elected officials and civic leaders-about political topics, civic leadership, and how we can better engage the next generation in public life.

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Kharis Kurian

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CiviPod #6 | How Cary Became One of America’s Best Places to Live | Mayor Harold Weinbrecht 30.06.2026 1:26:52

In this episode of CiviPod, high school host Kharis Kurian sits down with Harold Weinbrecht, the longtime mayor of Cary, North Carolina, for CiviPod’s first-ever in-person interview. Mayor Weinbrecht reflects on his journey from software engineer at SAS to leading one of America’s fastest-growing and most recognized communities. Together, they discuss how Cary became one of the best places to live...

CiviPod #5 | Everyone Leaves Small Towns. She Ran for Mayor Instead. | Brooke Huckaby Wilson 07.06.2026 45:27

In this episode of CiviPod, high school host Kharis Kurian sits down with Mayor Brooke Huckaby Wilson of Arabi, Georgia for a conversation about small-town leadership, civic engagement, agriculture, faith, and the future of rural America. Brooke shares her journey from growing up in a sixth-generation farming family to becoming mayor at just 20 years old. She reflects on why she chose to stay in h...

CiviPod #4 - Do You Want to Get Better — Or Make Excuses? | Davita Parks 25.05.2026 53:09

In this episode of CiviPod, high school host Kharis Kurian sits down with entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and Shift Podcast host Davita Parks for a conversation about purpose, discipline, leadership, and what it really takes to create meaningful change. Davita reflects on her journey through health challenges, entrepreneurship, fitness leadership, and service, sharing how faith, consistency, and...

CiviPod #3 - Gen Z Leading: Eva Fipps, Mayor at 20 12.03.2026 49:29

In this episode of CiviPod, high school host Kharis Kurian sits down with Eva Fipps, the 20-year-old mayor of Henderson, Iowa, to talk about what leadership looks like when young people step up. Eva reflects on running for office at a young age, leading a small town, being a young woman in government, and why youth voices matter in civic life. The conversation explores service over symbolism, resp...

CiviPod #2 - She Votes. Every. Single. Time. 03.01.2026 26:03

In the second episode of CiviPod, high school host Kharis Kurian interviews his mom’s lifelong best friend, a supervoter from Tennessee who has cast a ballot in every election since she turned 18. They talk about civic duty, personal values, the importance of local elections, and what Gen Z can learn from showing up consistently. Follow us @civicraft_official on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Civi...

CiviPod #1 - A Day in the Life of Anthony Tyre #civicraft #civipod 01.01.2026 30:29

In the very first episode of CiviPod, high school host Kharis Kurian interviews Anthony Tyre, Mayor Pro Tem of Washington, NC, about leadership, public service, mental health, and the power of showing up. Follow us @civicraft_official on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTubeCiviPod. Civic life, real stories, your generation.