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DemocraZy

League of Women Voters VA

DemocraZy is a podcast for Virginians ages 13-25. We will discuss issues, concepts and ideas in relation to our federal and state government systems. All are welcome! You don't need to have any background knowledge or special interest in civics to join us.

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  • S1 · E8
    October 10 · 26 min

    8. Can I mail myself in a (ballot) box? (w/ Steve Vladeck, Professor at GU Law and Former CNN SCOTUS Reporter)

    Join Charvi and Emma in a VIRTUAL episode about mail-in voting, recent Supreme Court activity, and what they mean for you in the upcoming midterm elections. They cover the military history behind absentee ballots, debunk mail voting myths, and grapple with the question of how to safely vote by mail this November. The pair is joined by Georgetown Law professor and author of the SCOTUS newsletter “One First,” Steve Vladeck! Tune in to hear from their incredible guest, as well as to answer the question: CAN you mail yourself in a (ballot) box? Virginia's midterms are coming up in November! Get ready to vote! Keep an eye on our socials for updates and visit ⁠vote411.org⁠. DemocraZy Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ (/ democrazy_pod ) and ⁠TikTok⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com...) 📱✨: @democrazy_pod Stream full episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠ ( / @leagueofwomenvotersof... ) ▶️: @leagueofwomenvotersofvirginia And listen here on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Can I mail myself in a (ballot) box?!

  • S1 · E7
    September 20 · 20 min

    7. MINI - How do data centers get Spiderman to your screen? (Roundtable w/ LWVCO and SaveThePolls)

    How in the world are data centers related to Spider-Man: Brand New Day?! Join Charvi and Emma (and some special guests!) in a mini-episode ROUNDTABLE about data centers, how they work, and what they mean for your day-to-day life. Alongside SAVEthepolls and Anna Fedoruk from the Colorado LWV, the pair discuss why data centers are necessary, and how those can be reconciled with the pitfalls we’re seeing today. Virginia's midterms are coming up in November! Get ready to vote! Keep an eye on our socials for updates and visit ⁠vote411.org⁠. DemocraZy Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ 📱✨: @democrazy__pod Stream full episodes on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ▶️: @democrazy_pod and @leagueofwomenvotersofvirginia And listen here on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

  • S1 · E6
    July 10 · 23 min

    6. SPECIAL - I got a teexxxt!! Can the government read it?

    Join Charvi and Emma in a conversation about digital privacy. Is the government in your DMs? The pair discuss cases like Smith v. Maryland, Katz v. US, and even strange Minnesotan cases about gay men in department store bathrooms... No interview this time, so tune in and learn from the hosts themselves! 2:45: Civic Case ... and no interview??? Virginia's primaries are coming up on August 4! Get ready to vote! Keep an eye on our socials for updates and visit vote411.org. DemocraZy Follow us on Instagram and TikTok 📱✨: @democrazy_pod Stream full episodes on YouTube ▶️: @leagueofwomenvotersofvirginia And listen here on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

  • #5
    June 12 · 31 min

    5. My body, whose choice? (w/ Han Jones, Campaign Manager for VA 4 Repro Freedom)

    Join Charvi and Emma in a conversation about reproductive rights: constitutional law and history edition. They discuss cases like Roe v. Wade, groups like the Jane Collective, and how our rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. Tune in for an interview with Han Jones as they explain VA's upcoming ReproFreedom Amendment! 4:37: Civic Case 18:26: Interview DemocraZy Follow us on Instagram and TikTok 📱✨: @democrazy_pod Stream full episodes on YouTube ▶️: @leagueofwomenvotersofvirginia And listen on Spotify 🎧 Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Website: https://va4reprofreedom.org Social: https://linktr.ee/va4reprofreedom Share your story: https://secure.ngpvan.com/wwJ0emjqoUaCu-Wfjn11Hg2 Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vaforrepro

  • S1 · E4
    March 20 · 29 min

    4. How did Zohran win? (w/ Liz White, Exec. Dir. of UpVote VA)

    Join Charvi and Emma for a discussion of ranked choice voting: what it is, how it works, and why it helped Zohran Mamdani clinch his NYC mayoral victory! (0:00) Intro & Yap (2:42) Civic Case (8:23) Interview with Liz White (UpVote Virginia) (27:58) Takeaways & Outro

  • S1 · E2
    Oct 11, 2025 · 27 min

    2. I got into the Electoral College! (w/ Samuel Ulmschneider)

    In episode 2, Charvi and Emma dive into the craziness of the Electoral College and what certain policy changes may look like. They also discuss the ways in which the Electoral College individually affects citizens with guest Mr. Sam Ulmschneider.

  • S1 · E1
    Aug 30, 2025 · 44 min

    1. New Phone, Who Dis? (w/ Joan Porte, LWVVA President)

    Join Charvi and Emma on the pilot episode of DemocraZy: a youth-led podcast under the League of Women Voters Virginia’s Youth Council. This episode, the girls dive into political efficacy (or the lack therefore) among youth voters, including in a discussion with LWVVA president Joan Porte.

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