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Welcome to 2026! We hope you had a restful holiday break.
We kickstart the year with the exciting release of our fall 2025 fellows' podcasts and their inaugural episodes.
To recap, we recently celebrated the fellows at the commencement ceremony. From developing their voice and brand to booking world-class guests, the fellows learned all-thing podcasts and are now ready to introduce their own show! Click here to watch the commencement recording (with an extensive introduction of each fellow's podcasts and follow-up Q&A sessions).
Podcast episodes from our fellows will be rolling out over the next few days. Give them a listen and stay tuned for more fellowship announcements! Thank you to the Bridge Alliance Education Fund for supporting this program!
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Civically Thinking is a civics podcast for young people by young people. Host Annalise Huang explores how the new generation is working to be heard in our democracy.The first episode, "How Young Leaders are Shaping Democracy," features an in-depth conversation with Kayla Pilgrim, the 19-year-old founder of Civic Success. Pilgrim shares her journey in civic engagement, the motivations behind her work and how she's inspiring young people to participate in civic life.
Listen to Civically Thinking.
Democracy Reflected is a podcast about the importance of representation and diversity in politics, how political messaging often fails to address the needs of racial groups and the steps to prevent that.The first episode, "Building Trust and Representation in New York City's 25th Council District," sits down with Eric Pereira, a community affairs fellow in a councilmember's office. Pereira discusses his role in connecting with constituents, addressing local issues and the importance of representation in diverse neighborhoods.
Listen to Democracy Reflected.
Combining technology and philosophy, Techgnostics focuses on bringing a philosophical, sociological and historical lens to tech discussions and issues. "Shae and I had a great time working under the guidance of The Democracy Group," said co-host Joseph Strassman.
Curious about what's happening in The Woodlands, Texas? Want to stay posted on the latest local updates? Into the Woodlands is your best friend.Hosted by local resident Aleena Khan, "let's go into The Woodlands!"
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Subscribe to our NewsletterJessie Nguyen is a Marketing Communication Specialist for The Democracy Group and a Digital News Producer at ABC 8News in Richmond, Va. She produces the network’s bi-weekly newsletter on Substack focusing on civic topics, social issues, political current affairs and podcasting, and oversees social media strategies and execution for The Democracy Group’s social platforms. Jessie holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a master’s degree from Northwestern University, both in Journalism.
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