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Moving Forward is the weekly podcast and radio show featuring Young Voices contributors on a wide range of topics. Young Voices is a non-profit PR agency and talent firm for students and young professionals in policy. Each week on Moving Forward, four Young Voices contributors join host Bryan Hyde for a 10-minute conversation about politics, policy, news and current affairs. Topics range from free-market environmentalism to hyperinflation, confronting China to descheduling marijuana, and edu ...
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Explore Ryan's impressions of his school trip to Malawi, and Josephine's experience as a Malawian student living in Edinburgh. Race and Equality are by far topics that bring people from different backgrounds and cultures together, sharing their voices with the aim to reach one goal : Unity. - Josephine Join us, as two members of the Scotland Malawi Partnership's Youth Festival team, as we discuss some key issues that youth today are facing with regards to these key issues. This podcast is la ...
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Join Youth Host Dani as she explores issues of Climate Justice through the reflections of young people and many more, across Scotland and Malawi. Dani seeks to find out what climate justice means in both contexts of Scotland and Malawi, and how we might use these insights in defining our climate and social justice efforts looking to the future. • What does Black Lives Matter means for a Malawian working in rural groundwater sustainability? • How empowered does a teenage climate activist in S ...
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Make a date with "Young Voices" - a podcast about Climate Change where young environmental rights activists, Kathy from Scotland and Chifundo from Malawi, come together to talk about climate change issues. We are at war! The enemy looks stronger, eager to wreck havoc!! Have you seen him? Just look into the mirror. The face you see is your greatest adversary. Ironically, it's also the same face that can end this war. How? Simple! Dedication to contribute to Sustainable Development Goal Number ...
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What happens when the adoptee is centered as the hero in their own story? These are whole-hearted conversations with adoptees and adoption experts who are at the forefront of alchemizing adoption trauma into positive impact for you and the rest of the world. Each episode is designed to make you feel empowered, informed and fortified with a variety of methods, healing modalities and expert advice. This is for the adoptee, parents, and the adoption-curious.
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Welcome to The Voices of The Young, where amazing things happen Cover art photo provided by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@unstable_affliction
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Ep 72. SOLO: Election, Estrangement, Project 2025 & Now what?
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Hi friends, It's been a ruthless week but I'm here for you. Today I dive into the 5 things I've learned the past year on hiatus. Please note that I speak about my suicide ideations, mental health as well as mention the convictions of our president elect. I'll leave you with some nuggets of hope though. Sending you grace. Support the show CONNECT WI…
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Pornography can be one of the biggest tests of a society's commitment to protecting free speech. Santana Boulton warns that J.D. Vance's push to ban porn is the wrong solution. The education choice movement is gaining momentum across the U.S. Edward Tarnowski says to achieve universal educational choice, states must look beyond educational eligibil…
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Ep. 71 Gretchen Sisson: Relinquished: The politics of Adoption and the privilege of American Motherhood
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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gretchen Sisson about her critically acclaimed book "Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood." Gretchen is a sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of California, San Francisco, where she studies adoption and abortion. W…
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Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in our current election cycle. Ilulia Lupse says a federalist approach with more local control may be the answer to cooling things down. AI is creating a number of new and exciting possibilities but it's not a catch-all for our every need. Peter Biles explains how AI isn't your friend, and that's a good t…
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As tensions rise in the Middle East, the U.S. is becoming more and more entangled. Aaron Sobczak says the U.S. needs to step back from Israel and evaluate how its support is being used. Government controls over free speech online are getting tighter in the UK. Oscar Gill-Lewis explains why Keir Starmer's heavy hands could pose a serious threat to d…
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The U.S. Justice Dept. has gone after Google under the Sherman Antitrust Act and accuses the search engine giant of monopolistic behavior. Kim Leigh-Tursi says Google earned its default seach engine status fair and square. When the DOJ goes after tech giants like Google and Apple, it's supposed to be doing so on the basis of consumer welfare. Autum…
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Canadian citizens are tiring of heavy-handed, bossy government. Samantha Dagres says, Pierre Poilievre is right, Canada is broken and more government won't fix the problem. One politician called it correctly when he warned that Joe Biden needn't be the Democrat's nominee. Alex Rosado says Democrats owe Rep. Dean Phillips an apology. State Superinte…
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As the cost of living continues to rise and tensions mount over immigration issues, Canada has an option that could ease both challenges. Xizi Daigle says refugee sponsorship could help with immigration woes. The latest installment of the Lord of the Rings series has plenty of funding but is lacking in some key areas. Peter Biles explains how the d…
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Foreign workers who apply for H-1B visas don't detract from the U.S. economy, they add to it. Kim-Leigh Tursi says the U.S. attracts top foreign talent but tells the unlucky ones to go away. The Electoral College has been a point of contention since the 2020 election. Alex Xenos explains that it's not a relic of slavery and is an important part of …
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Members of Parliament are poised to pass a generational ban on tobacco in the UK. Oliver Dean says this would be a great time for the Tories to rediscover conservative policy-making. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris marks yet another foray into politics for the popular singer. Alex Rosado explains why Harris may have wasted her president…
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This is the election cycle in which the Democratic Party, via Tim Walz, has incorporated the phrase "Mind your own damn business." Srisha Raj says, Gen Z isn't taking the bait and rejects the idea that willful ignorance equals freedom. The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers to determine their impact on the healthcare…
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Ep. 70 Adoptees are the heroes of their own stories (Bonus episode)
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I was a guest on the podcast Adoption: The Long View, hosted by Lori Holden. In this episode I am interviewed by Lori who asks the vital question "How can adoptees be the hero of their own stories?" Because that is what I believe we should be. Lori is one of the co-writers for the book, "Adoption Unfiltered: Revelations by Adoptees, Birth parents, …
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Last month's Crowdstrike-Microsoft outage was a learning experience for millions of people. Xizi Daigle says one of those lessons is that the UK government must reform EU tech rules to avoid similar disasters. Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea having far-reaching economic impact. Shay Khatiri explains that securing the Red Sea may require s…
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Without urgent action, Canada is projected to have the worst economic growth among 38 advanced economies over the next few decades. Samantha Dagres explains the policies that will make it harder to succeed in Canada. Media focus in the U.K. has recently been fixated on far right riots in response to immigration policy. Oliver Dean says the media is…
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It's telling that European politicians have an axe to grind with budget airlines. Jeffrey E. Schulman Explains why it's a mistake to make a scapegoat out of those airlines. Every industry is dealing with AI differently. Anna Wood reminds us that AI bans didn't work and it's time for teachers to embrace ChatGPT. The more autonomy a person has, the l…
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Lobbyists often get a bad rap. Oliver Dean shares his thoughts on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to overhaul lobbying rules and how red tape may actually harm citizens of the U.K. Young voters didn't have a large turn out in Chicago's Democratic primary election but Mickey Horstman says, that's no reason for candidates to write them off. Eur…
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Trust in the criminal justice system is falling in direct proportion to how politicized our prosecutors are becoming. Alex Xenos explains why it's happening and what needs to be done. The term "peaceful protesters" is becoming strained by the actions of pro-Palestinian activists who threatened to kill both the president and the provost of George Wa…
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We're often encouraged to outsource our thinking and research to experts. Ethan Watson says, this November, the voters should think for themselves. Sound money is becoming a timely topic of discussion at the state and federal level. Niklas Kleinworth explains why, as D.C. adopts sound money principles, states must continue to lead. *for more inform…
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The days of unaccountable federal agencies may be coming to a close. Ryan SIlverstein explains how the decision that ended the Chevron Deference has set the stage for reining in the administrative state. Phone-free learning environments are a good starting point to getting young students back on track. Peter Biles says the next obvious step would b…
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The recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has cast the former president in a new, often favorable light. Juan P. Villasmil joins us to discuss Trump's Teddy Roosevelt moment. If you've marveled at how expensive homes have become, there's an overlooked reason that we don't tend to think of. Jacob Fox explains how trade war with China is drivi…
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Social media has brought some clear positives and negatives to our world. Isaac Willour shares a plea from a Gen Z social media addict. The dominant narrative from the left is that religion is polarizing us and, therefore, is bad. Lexi Boccuzzi says, go back to church, it's lack of religion that's dividing us. If you want to get an accurate picture…
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Recent political instability in Bolivia has been in the news. Joseph Bouchard joins us to discuss the recent attempted coup against President Luis Arce. The first presidential debate of 2024 has come and gone and it was eye-opening on many levels. Victoria Churchill joins us to give her reaction to the debate and its aftermath. Lately it seems that…
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The YIMBY movement is gaining traction as a movement for everyone. Luca Gattoni-Celli says the YIMBY movement is for conservatives too. The U.S. government is getting mixed messages from Latin America these days. Eloy Vera explains how Argentina and Brazil are simultaneously new allies and illiberal weeds in America's backyard. Among the numerous d…
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DEI has become a fixture in American life over the past 4 years. Isaac Willour wonders about the fate of the racially furious. Should taxpayers be required to foot the bill for transgender procedures? Andrea Hitt says transgender patients deserve compassionate care but surgery doesn't cut it. New Yorkers might be forgiven for being apprehensive abo…
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Immigration has long been a hot button issue and a political football. Hunter Thomas says, there's a consensus on immigration, if only our leaders could also agree. Among the various controversies dogging former president Donald Trump, the claim of presidential immunity has been particularly notable. Sam Underhill explains why we don't need to trea…
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When politicians spend other people's money, we're expected to treat such expenditures as a kind of blessing bestowed upon us by the political class. Susannah Barnes says those government spending sprees hurt more than they help. The pushback against the Electoral College has been growing for many years. Jacob Posik explains why the state of Maine …
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School choice is slowly but surely gaining traction across America as parents organize to seek out competitive education alternatives for their kids. Alexander Salter breaks down the ways to escape the parent trap of public school funding. If you were asked to name some things needed to improve public schools for students, a ban on cell phones and …
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The European Union isn't shy about exercising a great deal of regulatory control of technology companies. Sam Raus says let's not mimic the EU's tech tyranny in the U.S. Part of having a vibrant and growing economy means having access to reliable, affordable power. Jordan McGillis says Taiwan's president-elect Lai needs to rethink his nuclear shutd…
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The Chicago Transit Authority has had its challenges. Mickey Horstman says the key to CTA's recovery is boosting business, not taxes. So much of the protesting taking place on college and university campuses in America is based in a sense of perpetual victimhood. Lexi Boccuzzi says we could learn something about avoiding a victim mindset from our J…
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Is it anti-semetic to believe that Jesus was the King of Kings? Tyler Cochran explains how the kingship of Christ is a historical reality, not a political prop. Is student loan forgiveness helping or hurting students? Daniel Elmore says it's a bandaid that doesn't solve the underlying problem. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making some waves as a potenti…
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Bicycles are back in fashion but the number of bike-related fatalities is climbing. Jacob Fox explains why cities need safer standards for bike lanes. Radio may seem like the medium of yesteryear but it still plays a crucial role in the digital world. Aviv Nathanael Phipps says America is making a crucial bet on spectrum supremacy. Some of the most…
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It's fascinating how many companies have adopted woke messaging, even at the expense of their long standing brands. Evan Cecchini explains how conservatives can win the corporate culture war. Concern over the climate has prompted a lot of changes throughout the world but some go too far. Jacob Posik says climate action is causing more harm than goo…
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Calls to ban TikTok are justified by protecting young subscribers or a desire to strengthen the market share of other social media platforms. David Rand warns that banning TikTok would also serve to empower censors. Congress has once again avoided a government shutdown by passing a $1.2 trillion spending package. Benjamin Ayanian outlines the bad, …
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The labor dispute between Starbucks and union workers is a teaching moment for anyone who is paying attention. Amanda Griffiths explains what we can learn from the growing distance between unions and union workers. When the FTC gets involved in business dealings, we have to wonder whether it's for political goals or to protect consumers. Rishab Sar…
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Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer is working to expand pre-K education programs in her state. Susannah Barnes explains how expanding the programs to include more children doesn't solve the current teacher shortage. The Georgia General Assembly has finally passed the Promise Scholarship Act which brings school choice to their state. Frances Flore…
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The British economy may be in a recession but it doesn't have to stay there. Nathaniel Ogunniyi says that to grow, we must first set the service sector free. China leads the world as a mining producer and financier. Joseph Bouchard warns that Canadian miners could use some help from domestic and allied investors. Sometimes efforts to promote civili…
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Ivy League schools are not what they once were, thanks to the hard move they've made to the left. Lexi Boccuzzi says conservative students shouldn't abandon the Ivy League just yet. Institutions of higher learning which lower their admissions standards aren't doing their future students any favors. Jasmine Campos explains why objective standards ma…
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Why are some special interests so intent on getting names of those who donate to nonprofits? Brian Hawkins warns that 31 states are expected to consider legislation that threatens those donors' privacy. The demand for housing in the U.S. is growing but the market is struggling to meet that demand. Luca Gattoni-Celli says the housing shortage is a l…
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With $22 billion in needed repairs, the National Park system is showing signs of strain. Madison Yablonski explains how international visitors can help care for America's natural wonders. Canadians have earned the right to life, liberty and suicide. Daniel Dorman says euthanasia has come to Canada dressed in euphemisms and deceit. Lax border polici…
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With mounting economic uncertainty, those who are looking for a silver lining may be in luck. Jp Cortez reports that, amid the housing affordability crisis, some states are removing barriers to sound money ownership. Social Security is quickly going broke and few Americans have any significant retirement savings. Ezra Wyrick says it's time to priva…
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Last month, millions of voters took to the polls in Taiwan. Pieter van Wingerden explains how Taiwan ignored China and became a model democracy. A series of housing bills, passed last year in Montana, might have revolutionized the housing market with high availability and lower costs, until a judge shot it down. Dave Rand tells us why the housing a…
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Amazon's embrace of third party sellers is definitely changing the face of retail. David McGarry explains how Amazon positions its independent sellers to prosper. After the great freeze of 2021, Texans are wary of green energy from wind and solar. Andrea Hitt has the details of what actually delivered when Texas needed power this winter. Chicagolan…
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Winning the vote of younger voters this year is going to require some serious effort. Jacob Lane shares how Biden's SAVE plan seeks to woo young voters with debt forgiveness. Thanks to higher consumer costs, everyone is spending more on their basic day to day needs. Daniel Elmore explains why we are seeing a discreet erosion of US household savings…
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Younger voters may lean more progressive but that doesn't mean their votes are a given. Isaac WIllour says the DNC hasn't earned his vote and should stop trying to buy it. Opponents of Education Savings Accounts are outraged that parents are using them to buy things like Legos and ski passes. Frances Floresca recommends that states should let paren…
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The war on drugs has been going on for nearly 50 years. Rachel Johnson makes the case that it's high time to legalize marijuana. With a worldwide push toward clean energy sources, demand for uranium is growing. Alex Little says Biden has alienated Russia and China from uranium trade relations. The discovery of gallium deposits in Wyoming could put …
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El Salvador's president is under fire for his authoritarian policies in response to a skyrocketing crime rate. Joseph Bouchard explains how president Bukele has become the very thing he swore to destroy. There's no voice like the voice of experience when it comes to making the case against tyranny. Grace Bydalek, director of The Dissident Project, …
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When Gen Z hears the words "The American Dream" they have a different reaction than earlier generations. Juan P. Villasmil says he believes in the American dream but it won't likely be around for his children to inherit. The left has been targeting what it calls "hate speech" for many years now. Jonas Du warns that hate speech hypocrisy is on full …
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With more attention being focused on the upcoming 2024 election, it's hard to know who stands for freedom. Brian Hawkins says libertarianism has had its moment but is ill-equipped to save America. The space race is picking up speed and government is not the reason why. Ian Ching explains how private enterprise is the key to the modern space race. G…
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Sam Bankman-Fried was a darling of progressives when he founded the crypto exchange FTX. Now, as Noah Gould explains SBF's reign has ended and so should the effective altruism movement. The developer of Fortnite is suing Google Play, complaining of what they call anti-competitive business practices. Peter Clark says, it is more a matter of being sc…
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One of the biggest divides among Republicans has been seen in their approach to foreign policy. Juan Villasmil says, sorry necons, Republican voters are done with your foreign policy options. New Zealand has reversed its decision to ban smoking altogether. Sofia Hamilton warns California to pay attention to why New Zealand has walked their policy b…
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