League of Women Voters VA

DemocraZy

Government EN ↓ 5 episodes

DemocraZy is a podcast for Virginians ages 13-25. We will discuss issues, concepts and ideas in relation to our federal and state government systems. All are welcome! You don't need to have any background knowledge or special interest in civics to join us.

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League of Women Voters VA

Episodes

5. My body, whose choice? 12.06.2026 31:27

Join Charvi and Emma in a conversation about reproductive rights: constitutional law and history edition. They discuss cases like Roe v. Wade , groups like the Jane Collective, and how our rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. Tune in for an interview with Han Jones as they explain VA's upcoming ReproFreedom Amendment! 4:37: Civic Case 18:26: Interview DemocraZy Follow us on Instagram and Ti...

4. How did Zohran win? 20.03.2026 29:15

Join Charvi and Emma for a discussion of ranked choice voting: what it is, how it works, and why it helped Zohran Mamdani clinch his NYC mayoral victory! (0:00) Intro & Yap (2:42) Civic Case (8:23) Interview with Liz White (UpVote Virginia) (27:58) Takeaways & Outro

3. Do Americans share any values? 21.01.2026 37:49

Join Emma and Charvi in a discussion of the VA gubernatorial race (NOT an actual race…) and the shared American values that can connect two otherwise oppositional campaigns. Special guest Meg Heubeck joins DemocraZy in a discussion of those values and the radical empathy we must uphold!

2. I got into the Electoral College! 11.10.2025 27:37

In episode 2, Charvi and Emma dive into the craziness of the Electoral College and what certain policy changes may look like. They also discuss the ways in which the Electoral College individually affects citizens with guest Mr. Sam Ulmschneider.

1. New Phone, Who Dis? 30.08.2025 44:22

Join Charvi and Emma on the pilot episode of DemocraZy: a youth-led podcast under the League of Women Voters Virginia’s Youth Council. This episode, the girls dive into political efficacy (or the lack therefore) among youth voters, including in a discussion with LWVVA president Joan Porte.