un-CAPP it!

Welcome to Season 3 of un-CAPP it! In this episode Kennedy and Hailey briefly discuss what they did during their break from the podcast and hint at what listeners can expect out of the rest of the season. With Andrea and Hailey graduating in May, ICAPP has brought on two new fellows! The co-hosts provide their listeners with some information on these new members as they begin their journey with ICAPP.

Kennedy and Hailey have discussed their desires to attend law school in the future a lot on this podcast. In this episode, they focus on a different route that individuals may use their J.D. for: in politics. They mention how it is a very common path to take post earning this degree and explain why that is. They are then joined by Sheila Boehner, who is the prime example of someone who has become very successful in using her law degree in the political realm.

With gerrymandering being such a complex topic, Kennedy and Hailey breakdown the concept for their viewers. They explain the ways in which gerrymandering occurs and why it is pertinent today, especially in Ohio. Dr. Katy Rossiter joins them to further simplify gerrymandering. She expands on the co-hosts’ discussion on redistricting in Ohio and emphasizes why citizens should care about this issue by tying it to how gerrymandering could affect future elections.

As members of Generation Z, the topic of mental health resonates closely with Hailey and Kennedy. The co-hosts discuss how their generation has been impacted by mental illness and how this has led them to become very open regarding the topic. They mention the role the pandemic has played in the rising rates of mental illness worldwide and pose some ways to address this issue. They are then joined by Jay Chaudhary who has dedicated his entire career to finding the proper intersection between mental health and the law. Together they discuss the challenges faced in this area and the future of policies regarding mental health.

With the 2022 midterm elections tomorrow, Kennedy and Hailey “un-capp” all of the basics for their listeners. They discuss the different offices that can be voted on in regard to the national, state, and local levels. They also remind their listeners that these positions will vary based on their location. They close out their part of the episode by providing resources for individuals to gain more information on their specific location. Dr. Robert Alexander, the Founder of ICAPP, joins the co-hosts to discuss his Northern Poll which dives into the 2022 midterms, a potential Biden/Trump rematch, and the political climate going forward. They even discuss the attention it received from a former U.S. President.

As two women soon to be entering the workforce, Kennedy and Hailey sit down to address the current status of the gender wage gap. They discuss how it has evolved over time and society’s role in contributing to it. They also tell some personal stories regarding why they care about addressing this issue. They are then joined by former ICAPP Fellow Kennedy Cook to get further insight into the pay disparity and learn more about how to correct it for future generations.

Ohio Northern University has not always been the name of the esteemed institution located in Ada, Ohio. The formerly known Northwestern Ohio Normal School was founded by Henry Soloman Lehr, who was one of many presidents to shape ONU. The co-hosts Kennedy Aikey and Hailey Trimpey sit down and discuss these presidents and the evolution of the university before being joined by current president Dr. Melissa Baumann. They get to talk with her regarding her first couple months as president as well as her future goals for ONU and partnering with ICAPP.

With the recent passing of National Voter Registration Day, Kennedy and Hailey discuss the importance of registering to vote. They stray away from their typical episode format and go around campus to interview fellow Ohio Northern students. The student guests are asked about their personal registration status as well as why citizens do and do not register to vote. The hosts close out each interview with their guests by quizzing them on some government related trivia.

In rememberance of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, Hailey and Kennedy dive into to the world after 9/11. They discuss the meaning of the phrase “war on terror” as well as give some examples of how daily life has changed as a result of terrorism. Dr. Joseph Dule joins them to further explain the development of terrorism and the efforts to combat it as well as how we might be sterring away from the idea of a “global war on terror.”

After being home for the summer, Kennedy and Hailey start off Season 2 by giving the listeners a recap of what they did this summer. They discuss their internships, jobs, and some fun events they got to experience during their time off. They also give listeners a glimpse into what they can expect for the rest of Season 2!