This week Dr. Suri speaks Sophie Wysocki and Meena Anderson to discuss the importance for young citizens to be politically aware and engage in democratic resolution. Zachary Suri reads an original poem, “If I’m Lost.”

Sophie Wysocki is a senior at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin, Texas. She’s been involved in a variety of different activities throughout her life, from dance to lacrosse to volunteering, and works with girls aged 7-14 at an overnight summer camp called Rocky River Ranch. Growing up in an accepting family and community has taught her to respect all types of people she might meet through her life and to care about and to fight for those who who face discrimination or hardship.

Meena Anderson is a first year journalism student at UT Austin. She grew up in Los Angeles, CA, London, England, and Austin, TX. She likes going to protests, memes, and keeps a quote wall.