un-CAPP it!

In this episode, the un-CAPP It! hosts, Abbie Hamill and Sunny Lloyd, explore the importance and benefits of internship opportunities in the capital of the U.S.A.; Washington D.C. Abbie opens up about her personal experience as a D.C. intern and why being in Washington D.C. was significant to her. Listeners will hear from more Washington D.C. interns, featuring ICAPP fellow Gabriel Mott, Marissa B...

The un-CAPP It! Podcast is back with Season 7 with your hosts, Abbie Hamill and Sunny Lloyd! The premiere episode explores some of the fellows, the coined term for those compensated for doing ICAPP work, who have dedicated years to the Institute for Civics and Public Policy. Learn more about the students and how involved they are on campus. The interviews reveal insight into the positive impact of...

un-CAPP it! closes out Season 6 with an exploration of the journey to U.S. citizenship. Hosts Carmen and Abbie un-CAPP the naturalization process and quiz listeners on U.S. history, politics, and geography with real citizenship test questions. Today’s guest, Dr. Brad Wile, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Ohio Northern University, shares his firsthand experience as a former Canadian citizen w...

In this episode of un-CAPP it! , Carmen and Abbie explore the world beyond the two-party system. From the history of third parties and write-ins to their current relevance, they un-CAPP what these options mean for young voters. Featuring interviews with ten Ohio Northern University students, this episodes captures the thoughts of Gen Z when considering alternative candidates. Are these options a w...

There is a lot more that goes into voting than most people are aware of, and Carmen and Abbie plan to un-CAPP exactly that in their latest episode. Alongside the President of the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area, Dr. Holly Norton, Carmen and Abbie discuss the basic components of casting your vote, and how to stay educated and engaged during the election season.

When clips of the presidential debates dominate social media and news feeds, it’s important to ask the question why? Carmen and Abbie un-CAPP the history, function, and significance of the debates, before diving into their context within political culture with Dr. Megan Wood. An assistant professor of Communication & Culture, Dr. Wood brought her scholarship and expertise to further the discus...

Welcome to Season 6 of un-CAPP it! Carmen and Abbie bring their listeners a five minute introduction to the upcoming season and all that they have in store during this politically significant time. After re-CAPPing a handful of momentous events, Carmen and Abbie look ahead at important dates for the voting population. ICAPP and un-CAPP it! have many exciting things in store for the election season...

As season 5 of un-CAPP it! comes to a close, it marks the end of not only this season, but also Kennedy's term as co-host. Kennedy and Carmen are very excited to welcome Abbie Hamill, a freshman political science major, as the new co-host! To wrap up a year of big changes for ICAPP, Carmen and Abbie review the activities and interview Kennedy about her experience in ICAPP. For the last time ev...

Mental health is a standard topic nowadays, but what are its implications in the workplace? Kennedy and Carmen are joined by the Honorable Cheryl Mason, former chairman of the Board of Veterans Appeals, who shares her personal and professional experiences with mental health and the ways in which good leadership can positively impact work results. Polar Bear POV Emma Cook concludes the episode by o...

Nowadays, almost everyone is connected to the internet. This means that everyone is also a potential target for cyberattacks. Kennedy and Carmen break down the types of possible cyberattacks and the role of cybersecurity with the help of an ONU engineering professor and cybersecurity specialist, Dr. Ajmal Khan. As polar bear POV Mia Prasinos explains, cybersecurity affects everyone, so tune in and...

Kennedy and Carmen take a step back from American politics to discuss the role of international culture and education in shaping beliefs and values. Today’s guest, Rose Previte, offers her perspective as an ONU alumna, world traveler, and entrepreneur who began her travels with a study abroad experience at Northern. Rose and the Polar Bear POV guest, Selah Schertz offer similar messages of the imp...

Kennedy and Carmen are joined by host and producer of NPR’s “Morning Edition” on WKSU, Amy Eddings, to discuss the media, its varied roles, and how it impacts politics. Amy offers her firsthand perspective as a member of the media, while Polar Bear POV Sunny Lloyd shares her thoughts as a consumer. Together, they help Kennedy and Carmen uncover the importance of the media.

Kennedy and Carmen reflect on their high school experiences as they discuss how politics and government are taught in high school and the impact this can have on students. As a social studies teacher at Ada High School, Kristin Salyer shares her first-hand experience of tackling government in the classroom. The episode concludes with Lydia Zamora offering her Polar Bear POV on her high school expe...

Welcome to Season 5–Kennedy’s final season on the podcast! 2024 marks a special year for politics because of the presidential election. Kennedy and Carmen kick off both the podcast and election season with an episode dedicated to primaries and caucuses. Hardin County Board of Elections director Amy Purcell and deputy director Stephanie McCollough help explain what happens at a local level for the...

Taxes–the thing that affects everyone but is largely misunderstood. In this episode, Kennedy and Carmen explain how taxpayer dollars are spent as part of the government’s revenue. Did you realize that your income taxes support as many as 15 different federal programs? With the help of one of ONU’s Economics Professors, Dr. David McClough, and Senior Accounting major, Connor Rowe, Kennedy and Carme...

Does the upcoming holiday season make you fear political discussions at the dinner table? Well, there is some science behind that feeling of dread. Kennedy and Carmen investigate the impact of toxic politics on one’s mental health with the help of Poppy Evans, a licensed Mental Health Counselor from the Braver Angels Cincinnati Alliance. In the Polar Bear POV, two ONU students share their personal...

Jury duty: the mystery summons that no one wants to participate in. Why is it that most citizens regard this activity as a burden? And why is it so rare to know someone who has been a juror? On today’s episode, Kennedy and Carmen unpack these questions, alongside many more, with the help of Judge Tammie Hursh and Senior Criminal Justice/Sociology major Emma Ewry.

As two eligible Ohio voters, the upcoming November election is especially important for Kennedy and Carmen. Join them and other Ohio Northern University students as they discuss the ballot language, the significance of a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote, and Gen Z’s general perspective on the issues of abortion and marijuana.

Since childhood, we’ve been told ‘stranger danger’ and not to fall for promises of puppies or candy. However, is human trafficking really that simple? Kennedy and Carmen uncover the truth by interviewing Kaitlyn McClintic , a Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking . Ms. McClintic offers shocking insight into the many causes of human trafficking,...

We’ve heard that the opioid epidemic is in our backyards, but what does that really mean? Today, Kennedy and Carmen find out by diving into the history, causes, and politics of the opioid epidemic. Sociology professor Dr. Keith Durkin further expands upon these issues and offers insight into how mental health support could address this crisis. The episode concludes with a Polar Bear POV with a 3rd...

In this episode, Kennedy and Carmen take on the topic of ChatGPT and AI. They discuss their understanding of how AI has entered the world and the implications of it pertaining to their majors and politics. Writing and Multimedia Studies professor Dr. Shane Tilton explains how ChatGPT gathers information, the benefits and disadvantages of it, and much more. Today’s episode concludes with Kennedy an...

Welcome to Season 4 of un-CAPP it! In this episode, Carmen Mancuso is introduced as the brand-new co-host to the listeners. Kennedy and Carmen discuss the future of the podcast and re-cap their summer vacations. They also share some of the exciting things ICAPP accomplished this summer. They are joined by ICAPP’s founding director, Dr. Robert Alexander, to discuss the results of the Northern Poll...

Kennedy and Hailey have spoken a lot this season about the amazing opportunities they have had throughout their internships in the legal field. In this episode, they discuss more benefits of internships that are available to all students. The co-hosts are joined by one of ICAPP’s newest Fellows to interview students on Ohio Northern’s campus about their personal experiences with internships. Stay...

Generation Z has become the face of the movement to correct the climate crisis that is being faced worldwide. However, this issue has become a very polarized one. Kennedy and Hailey discuss current examples of climate change as well as address how both political parties can address the challenge together. They are joined by Dr. Lauren Logan to talk about the approaches we can take to do our part i...

One very apparent area that Gen-Z differs from past generations is in the workplace. Co-hosts, Kennedy and Hailey, discuss with Susan Smith how Gen-Z has the potential to evolve the workplace into a more ethical place. Susan Smith shares her expertise in corporate ethics and her personal experiences in her variety of different job positions. They discuss how ethics is essential to any workplace an...