Voices of Gen Z: The Future of Democracy

In this episode of Voices of Gen Z: The Future of Democracy,  Dr. Kirstie Lynn Dobbs and Dr. Harry Wessel are joined by three Merrimack College students, Clarisa, Lily, and Sam, to discuss their on-campus activism and challenges for leadership during the pandemic. 

In this episode of Voices of Gen Z: The Future of Democracy, Dr. Kirstie Lynn Dobbs and Dr. Harry Wessel are joined by Biology Professor Dr. Michael Piatelli and Merrimack students Jonna, Mandi, Luke, and Lauren to discuss the implications of federal mask mandates, issues with the vaccine roll-out, and what lies ahead.

In this episode of "Voices of Gen Z: The Future of Democracy," Dr. Harry Wessel and Dr. Kirstie Lynn Dobbs talk with Merrimack students Ryan and Dante about libertarianism and why the libertarian party might be an attractive option for young people.

In this episode of "Voices of Gen Z: The Future of Democracy," Dr. Harry Wessel and Dr. Kirstie Lynn Dobbs give some final thoughts on student involvement on Merrimack's campus as we head into the holiday season!

In this episode of "Voices of Gen Z," Gen Zers, Colin, Nick, Tim, and Kate discuss how athletes use their platforms to promote social justice.

In this episode of "Voices of Gen Z," Gen Zers Max and Sam and Biology Professor Dr. Michael Piatelli discuss the post-election results, COVID19, polarization, and youth civic engagement.

In this episode of "Voices of Gen Z: The Future of Democracy," Merrimack students Caden, Nick, and Colin, and Merrimack Biology Professor Dr. Michael Piatelli - discuss their feelings on election day and how the results will impact our government's ability to produce a COVID19 vaccine.

In this episode, Dr. Kirstie Dobbs and Dr. Harry Wessel discuss the final presidential debate with Merrimack students, Caden, Kyle, Landon, and Rowan.

In this episode of Voices of Gen Z, Dr. Kirstie Dobbs and Dr. Harry Wessel talk with two Merrimack students, Sam and Sean, about the 2020 Presidential Town Halls.

In this episode, Dr. Harry Wessel and Dr. Kirstie Dobbs talk with Gen Z-ers, Evan and Stephen, about their views towards conspiracy theories in American politics.

Gen Zers, Cole, Hannah, and Liz discuss their reactions to the first presidential debate that occurred on September 30th, 2020 between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

In episode 4, Dr. Harry Wessel and Dr. Kirstie Lynn Dobbs discuss the intersection between politics and COVID19 with Merrimack students Trent and Evan and Merrimack biology professor, Dr. Michael Piatelli.

In this episode, Dr. Harry Wessel and Dr. Kirstie Dobbs discuss youth activism on college campuses, voter suppression, and whether the revitalized "youth wave" of activism that sprouted during the Trump Presidency is sustainable in the long-run.

In episode 1, Dr. Kirstie Lynn Dobbs and Dr. Harry Wessel converse with two gen zers, Max and Sam, about young people's enthusiasm for the 2020 Presidential Elections in the U.S. Max and Sam also discuss how the parties should orient their campaign platforms to attract young voters to the polls.

In episode 2, Dr. Kirstie Lynn Dobbs and Dr. Harry Wessel talk with three gen zers, Sean, Owen, and PJ about whether young people prefer President Donald Trump over democrat presidential nominee, Joe Biden.