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Kathrine Nero There was a time not so long ago when families dropped what they were doing and gathered around the TV set in the […]
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Student Voices Competition 2024
Cincinnati Public Radio & 91.7 WVXU’s Democracy & Me outreach program is pleased to announce that this year’s Student Voices Competition is officially here! Open to area […]
Democracy and Me: Civic Engagement in Cincinnati
This past November, Democracy & Me hosted 40 students from two Cincinnati Public Schools: Roselawn Condon and Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies. The students participated […]
Democracy & Z Presents: Traveling with Rick Steves
D&Z host, Yoshie Vinton was joined by renowned travel writer and author, Rick Steves. Rick Steves is known for his work on European travel and […]
Your Vote Counts for Sure: Understanding the Importance of Local Elections
By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThe expression we hear often, “Your vote counts” is definitely true when examining historic close elections. Sometimes the […]
Halloween Past and Present: With Lessons and Resources for Teachers
By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThe month of October can be very exciting! It is that time of year where fall is […]
Episode 66: Democracy and Me Welcoming Little Amal
For the past 2 years, Little Amal has journeyed across the world in search of her mother, making friends along the way! As Little Amal […]
Episode 65 Democracy & Z Presents: Pride Month
This month, Yoshie sat down with Dr. Anthony Foster, PhD from the University of Houston to discuss Pride Month, stigmatized identities, and intersectionality.
Democracy & Z Presents: A Chat with Mr. Filip Vanden Bulcke, the Belgian Consul General in New York
D&Z Host, Yoshie, sits down with the Belgian Consul General of New York and discusses everything from high school passions, to the current diplomatic efforts […]
Episode 63: Women’s History Part 2
Yoshie and Nevaeh continue their discussion on women’s history and their experiences with learning about women of color inside and outside of the classroom. They […]
Episode 62: Women’s History Month Part 1
The return of Democracy & Z! Democracy and Me intern, Yoshie, was joined by Clark Montessori Senior, Nevaeh in a discussion on Women’s History Month, […]
Student Voices Competition 2023
Our annual competition is back with opportunities for students to use their creativity and voice.
Democracy & Me + Elevated Excellence Sports Academy Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Students in grades 5-8 at Elevated Excellence Academy participated in the inaugural Martin Luther King speech competition, sponsored by the Charles H. Dater Foundation. Students […]
Episode 61: Let’s Go PodCamping!
Less bugs, more microphones—this is how we like to commune with the elements here at D&Z. Cincinnati Public Radio’s first-ever PodCamp brought together students from […]
Young Media-Makers: Come PodCamp With Us!
We’re cueing up some fun here at D&Me HQ: a free PodCamp for area students in grades 8-12, happening 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May […]
Now Hiring Student Podcasters, Advisers and More
Cincinnati Public Radio announces spring semester work opportunities for area college and high school students and recent graduates, through WVXU’s educational outreach program Democracy & […]
Suddenly Home-Schooling? Here’s Help
Today I’m reminded of an old educational acronym: STOP! Spontaneous Teaching Opportunity Present! As positive as we’re all trying to be in these extraordinary and […]
Honorable Mentions From NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Earlier this year, NPR invited students to submit podcasts to the first-ever Student Podcast Challenge in order to compete for a grand prize, and a […]
Youth At The Booth Needs You!
Do you wish to be more involved in the democratic process? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Then join Youth At The Booth! In an effort […]
Black History Series Part 1: Learning Black History through Music
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A critical component in the success of the American democratic project is to embrace the diversity within the […]
A Conversation About Journalism
What is a Journalist? A journalist gathers and presents news and information that you can use to make better decisions about your life and community. […]
The attention economy and teen civic engagement
If you were tuned in (or disrupted) by the commentary of New York basketball fans during the finals, you saw that fans had a lot to say about the appearance of the President at the game. With political figures constantly grasping for the attention of the public, either to redirect headlines or advance an argument, it’s hard to think of digital spaces where you can genuinely disengage with the political conversations of the time. Join me as I dive into the topic further with Queen Mugeni and Mr. Aaron Parker, a student-teacher duo at Aiken New Tech High School, to get a fresh perspective on digital leisure spaces and civic engagement for teens.
Meet Mickey!
Join us in welcoming the new Democracy & Z host, Mickey Abebe!
What does an “American Pope” teach us about democracy?
Dr. Nathan A. French What might the papacy of Pope Leo XIV invite us to ask about U.S. history, Catholicism, citizenship, and religious freedom? The […]
Sports, speech, and the Olympics: the real story is how we cover it
Kathrine Nero The Olympics are supposed to be the world’s easiest storyline. A flag and a uniform. A start line and a finish. A medal […]
Democracy isn’t (March) Madness
Kathrine Nero It’s March, which means millions of Americans are confidently predicting outcomes of games that haven’t been played yet. We study the seeds. We […]
The ‘Stars’ in American Democracy: Spiritualism, Astrology, and U.S. History
Nathan S. French, Associate Professor of Religion & International Studies, Miami University What might stars have to do with American democracy? Perhaps you thought of the 50 stars symbolizing […]
The Supreme Court’s Dictionary is Missing an Entry: “Religion”
Nathan S. French, Associate Professor of Religion & International Studies Miami University When I begin to explore the idea of “religious freedom” and the U.S. […]
The countdown to 250: Rethinking civic pride before America’s big birthday
Kathrine Nero America’s about to throw a birthday party — a big one. In 2026, the country turns 250, and while the word “semiquincentennial” doesn’t […]
Ready to talk turkey? Tips for tackling tough holiday conversations when politics shows up before the pie
Kathrine Nero In this episode, Kathrine Nero and Lauryn Howery discuss ways to talk turkey, not politics, this Thanksgiving! There’s a chill in the air, […]
Student Voices: A College Student’s Perspective on Voting
Lauryn Howery Have you gone and voted? Listen along as I discuss voting with fellow University of Cincinnati student, Lindsay Person.