Jeremi sits down with Matthew Kim and Councilwoman Alison Alter to discuss climate change activism among America’s youth.
This week, Zachary kicks off the episode with his poem, “The Only Ones.”
Matthew Kim is a junior in high school and the president of the Austin chapter of Students for Climate Action and a member of the Austin Youth Council.
Alison Alter was elected in 2016 as the City Council representative for District 10 in Austin, Texas.

Jeremi sits down with Matthew Kim and Councilwoman Alison Alter to discuss climate change activism among America’s youth. This week, Zachary kicks off the episode with his poem, “The Only Ones.” Matthew Kim is a junior in high school and the president of the Austin chapter of Students for Climate Action and a member of the Austin Youth Council. Alison Alter was elected in 2016 as the City Council representative for District 10 in Austin, Texas.

This is Democracy – Episode 54: Environmental Activism Among Young People

The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.

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