Why (blank) Matters

Every four years, here in the US, voters go to the polls to select who they want to be president. But what if we told you that when you voted, you were not voting for the presidential candidate but an often unknown elector who will vote for you.On this week's episode, we will answer:Who are these electors?Why did the founding fathers choose this system?And does my vote count? (Spoiler...It does!)Resources:To check your voter registration or find out how to register, go to https://www.vote.org/You can also find out who your elected officials are at the federal, state, and local levels at https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/Contact Us! We would love to hear from you! Social Media:Instagram: @why__mattersTwitter: @why__mattersFacebook: @whyblankmattersYou can also reach us by email at whyblankmatters@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (404) 913-1931

The Girl Scouts were founded on March 12, 1912. Join Amber and Kendra as they explore how this group is still impacting and empowering girls nationwide 98 years later.

Ever wonder why we fall back and spring forward each year? This week Amber and Kendra explore how everything you've been taught about Daylight Saving Time is probably wrong and how such a seemingly innocent thing might be bad for your health.Facebook: @whyblankmattersInstagram: @why__matters

Bird poop! Yup. That's what Kendra and Amber are getting into for this week's episode! It's more than just a pile of BS - U.S. President Millard Fillmore even mentioned in his 1850 State of the Union address. Join us this week as we explore why guano matters! For more information connect with WBM at: Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: @Why__MattersTwitter: @Why__Matters

Helium has more uses than just blowing up party balloons and making our voices sound funny! In fact, helium can take research to new heights! Everything from medical purposes such as MRI machines, helping scuba divers, aeronautics, and even welding! While Helium is quite abundant in the universe; it's quite rare on Earth. Helium is unique in that it is the ONLY element on the periodic table that is ENTIRELY NONRENEWABLE! It is also the only element that can just float away into space! Join Amber and Kendra in this episode as we explore Why Helium Matters! For more information connect with WBM at: Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: @Why__MattersTwitter: @Why__Matters

2020 is a leap year which means that we get one extra day. But why does that extra day exist and does an extra day really make that much of a difference? Join Amber and Kendra this week as they explore these questions and more.

Camouflage in space!? That's just one of the many questions that are in the mix for the new creation of the Space Force! Why do we need a Space Force? Are we going to war with illegal aliens? Join Amber and Kendra in this episode as we explore why the Space Force matters! Everything from weapons in space, treaties for the moon, and even how this might impact self-driving cars! Let's connect:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: why__matters

What is the difference between a state park and a national park? What value do national parks bring to society? Are national parks accessible to everyone? Join Amber and Kendra to answer those questions and more! For more info be sure to connect with us at: Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__Matters

It's a dolphin! It's a shark! It's a mermaid? Join Kendra, Amber, and our guest, Kat Montgomery, this week as we explore the creature that was once confused with mermaids.... the Manatee!

This week we are exploring the census. For the United States in particular, the census was written into the U.S. Constitution even before your right to free speech! Join Kendra and Amber are we explore how the census is used, how its been used in the past and more! To connect with Why (blank) Matters be sure to find us at: Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

On December 20, 1957, Elvis was drafted into the Army, so to celebrate Amber and Kendra are exploring the impacts of the military draft. They explore its history, as well as its future. Is the draft still needed and if so, should women be a part of it? Listen and find out.

Did you know there is potential that storytelling is why humans survived evolution and why the Neanderthals did not!? Learn more in this episode about storytelling! In this episode we will explore storytelling in personal narratives, business, economics and more! Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

John Thompson spent 18 years in prison, 14 of those years on death row. He was scheduled for his 8th execution date, all his appeals had been exhausted when new evidence was found. Join Amber and Kendra as they tell Thompson's story and the role judicial immunity plays in it. Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

Did you know maps shape our entire understanding of the world? Maps are some of the most trusted pieces of information we have and every map (on a flat surface) is inherently flawed! Join Amber and Kendra as they explore maps and how they can cause conflict around the world even as recently as a move that is still in theaters! Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

This week Sesame Street is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Join Amber and Kendra as they discuss the impact that Sesame Street has had during those 50 years and how the show was often ahead of its time. Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

This week were celebrating Amber's birthday by exploring WATER! -- Specifically water privatization! Join Amber and Kendra as we explore why privatization might be a good thing - but also may not be! In honor of Amber's birthday she is asking for donations in support of the Water Rescue Foundation where their mission is to, help those in need due to geography or disaster. We provide clean and safe drinking water using advanced atmospheric water generation technology. We extract moisture from the atmosphere, the same air we breathe every day, producing #CLEANWATERFORALL.Link: https://waterrescuefoundation.org/Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

This week we explore the opioid epidemic and one of the tools used to fight it, Naloxone. Listen as Amber and Kendra discuss how opioids affect the brain, how to save lives, and how to help end the stigma around opioid addiction. You can also find us online at:Facebook - whyblankmattersInstagram - why__mattersTwitter - why__matters

Join Kendra and Amber this week as we explore why asylum matters! Asylum has been around for centuries, and has a heavy presence in religions around the world and throughout time. Learn about famous asylum seekers and their impact on society! Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

This week join Kendra and Amber as we explore why teacher pay matters! In this episode we are looking into how teachers get paid internationally and between state to state. What does teacher pay look like and how does that play into the overall education system? Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

In this episode, join Kendra and Amber exploring how the OJ Simpson trial changed the future of DNA evidence and so much more! Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

Join Amber and Kendra this week as we explore why wildfires matter! In this episode you will learn about wildfires and the impact on the environment - both good AND bad, in addition to how wildfires are tracked and even some of the contributing factors with the Amazon rainforest fires. Find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

This week we're exploring Golden Girls after the 34th anniversary of first airing on television. Join Amber and Kendra as we explore how Golden Girls addressed social stigmas such as aging, aids, LGBT issues, and more! To connect online you can find us at:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__Matters

In this episode Amber and Kendra explore the most annoying and deadliest creature on the planet! .... MOSQUITOS!In this episode you will learn about mosquitos - how they are deadlier than sharks, the history of mosquitos and even fun tidbit about mosquitos in Jurassic Park! The audio was a little rough on this one as we were heading into Hurricane Dorian. We'll be back to our normal quality next week. For more info you can find us on:Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitters: Why__Matters Pinterest: Why (blank) Matters.

In this episode of Why (blank) Matters Amber and Kendra explore why insulin matters. You will hear from Kendra's brother, Zachery Clark, a type 1 diabetic. You will learn the differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 and learn about ongoing legislation efforts to wrangle and injustices of insulin in the United States. To connect with Amber and Kendra online you can find us at:Facebook: Why Blank MattersTwitter: Why__MattersInstagram: Why__Matters Pinterest: Why (blank) MattersIf you have experiences with insulin or diabetes, or something to add to the conversation, we'd love to hear from you! Call in and leave a message at (404)-913-1931 and you might hear it in a future episode.

This week join Amber and Kendra as they explore the effects of the 18th Amendment after it was put into action and how it was repealed by the 21st Amendment. In this episode you will hear about some of the key players, such as the Anti-Saloon League, bootleggers, and mobsters such as Al Capone and key factors as to why it was repealed.... SPOILER ALERT! Money has a BIG part in it and to add to it America was spiraling down into the Great Depression. For more information be sure to check us out on the socials at: Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: Why__MattersTwitter: Why__MattersAnd now - were also on Pinterest at Why (blank) Matters!

Join Amber and Kendra this week as we explore why prohibition matters. In this episode you will learn about the factors that pushed for prohibition efforts at the time, the lobbying groups such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League, the woman we've coined as "the Hulk" of the prohibition movement, U.S. presidents during this time and more! Find us on Facebook at Why Blank Matters, and Instagram and Twitter @Why__Matters.

Join Kendra and Amber as they discuss another keystone species, BEES! Learn about how bees evolved, how different cultures interact with bees and what you can do to help declining populations.

Join Amber and Kendra as they explore Why Watergate Matters. See how Watergate changed policies and rules within agencies even today!

This week we are exploring patents! Within that we are exploring the history of patents and fun inventions and patent trolls!

This week we're exploring aluminum and why it matters! Join us as we discuss how aluminum was rationed and used in WWII operations against the nazi's and how it is used today!

This week Amber and Kendra are exploring the Nielsen Ratings and why they matter. Check out this weeks episode Why Nielsen Ratings Matter to see the effect on everyday television and even the effect it has on broadcast journalism!

Join Amber and Kendra as they explore the importance of comics both in history, propaganda, politics, activism, and education. For more information be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram @why__matters and on Facebook at Why Blank Matters.

Explore with Amber and Kendra why agriculture matters! In this episode you will hear about the agricultural revolution, farming in different countries, and certain economic struggles of modern farmers. For more information be sure to check us out on Instagram and Twitter @why__matters and Why Blank Matters on Facebook!

Explore with Amber and Kendra why beavers matter! In this episode you will understand the effect beavers have on the ecosystem and nearly 1,000 different animals. Become a "Beaver Believer" and tune in! For more information be sure to find us on Instagram and Twitter @why__matters and Facebook @whyblankmatters!

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