Penn State College Democast

In this episode of the podcast your hosts Emma, Chris, Gabby, and guest Sam Ajah discuss the recent Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates, including thoughts on the moderation and questions in both. They also briefly discuss Trump contracting COVID and its implications.

This week we kicked off the first segment of the pod dedicated to addressing issues that impact women and the non binary community—name pending. This particular episode club members Emma, Gabby, Maliha, Stella, and Aida talk about the current state of reproductive rights in the United States, Joe Biden’s history with reproductive rights and his VP choice, (Which we know by now to be Kamala Harris).

The PSU Democast returns! In this episode your three new hosts, Chris, Gabby, and Emma discuss their plans for the podcast for the rest of the year. Following this, there is a lengthy conversation between the hosts concerning Penn State's Fall return plans amidst the current pandemic.

Alejandra Trejo, Secretary of the Mexican American Student Association and active member of the Penn State College Democrats, makes her debut on the podcast and we discuss Trump’s “National Emergency”, Immigration, the Wall, ICE, the media, and the military in America.

Podcast regulars Tom, Derek, and Josh Weisman come on the podcast to discuss Trump's atrocious State of the Union Address, Cory Booker's Presidential Candidacy announcement, and why Ralph Northam is a trash human being and we just need to throw (almost) the whole state of Virginia away.

We are joined by experts on education Cleo Roseboro (VP of QTPOC) and Jake Springer (VP of FORM Consulting), two politically-minded Education majors at Penn State, who present us with their understandings of the shortfalls of the American education system and what issues need to be addressed so our nation can move forward with a more equitable and competitive education for all.

Members of the College Dems' exec board discusses and frankly, destroys the current slate of Democratic Primary candidates by analyzing their past, their policy, and their rhetoric in the lead up to the 2020 showdown for the future of America.

The Blue Wave has rolled in! Hear our provocative thoughts on the Midterm Elections and the future of the Democratic Party following the highest Midterm turnout since 1949! Executive Vice President Tom Sarabok, Administrative Vice President Derek Menges, Secretary Kelsey Denny, and Communication Chair Josh Weisman bring you some exciting conversation and even go into the resignation of Jeff Sessions and the battle for Speaker of the House. 

The College Dems Exec board brings you a special Midterm Elections preview, providing some predictions and hot takes from Centre County, across the U.S.