Youth Got The Power

Francis Wilson sits down with legendary Kentucky State Rep. Patti Minter. From her queer rights activism to her bold state leadership, she is a symbol of change in Kentucky. We talk breaking ceilings and what it means to be a leader, especially during a global health pandemic. Music: Shane Ivers

Francis Wilson interviews Kentucky House Representative from D-14 in Louisville, Attica Scott. They discuss COVID-19, Kentucky politics, and what real and equitable representation looks like on the local and state level. Music: Shane Ivers

This is a story of Oliver Warren, 24-year-old candidate to Wooster, Ohio City Council. In this episode, we touch on how campaigns turn out voters and private issues made public news stories. Francis Wilson begins his story on the corner of Beall Street and Independence Avenue in rural Ohio. Music: Shane Ivers

This is the story of my Aunt Dot, who voted in 1972 for the first time at 21 years old and witnessed Vietnam protests, the 26th Amendment, and the Kent State Shooting. Francis Wilson also speaks with student activist Will Powers from Kentucky and 2018 California youth candidate Jake Rybczyk - how youth can play a stronger role in politics. Music: Shane Ivers

Will Haskell was elected a Connecticut State Senator at 22 years old. He had just graduated from college, and with 28,000 votes unseated a 10-year Republican incumbent. Francis Wilson interviews him over the phone. Music: Shane Ivers

Francis Wilson interviews his friend and fellow Kentuckian, Francisco Serrano, who was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The son of immigrants, born into a mix-status family, politics has ruled his life. He first got involved in politics when he lost his cousin at a poorly designed traffic stop. This is his story. Music: Shane Ivers

I'm Francis Wilson. I have traveled the world and spoken to young people in politics - now it's time I share their story. This is how I started my work and why it's important to me. Music: Shane Ivers