Beyond the Ballot: Kentucky Youth on Online Activism
In the final episode, hosts Maggie and Lucinda explore the rise of online activism and how it's reshaping youth involvement in government. From trending hashtags to viral movements, they unpack how digital platforms are turning young voices into powerful agents of change, while also discussing the downsides, such as misinformation, performative allyship, and the fleeting nature of internet-driven engagement. This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot: Student Stories of Civic Engagement, a collaborative journalistic package by KSVT’s storytelling team aiming to tell the complex stories of how students in our Commonwealth are engaging with civics inside and outside of the classroom.
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Beyond the Ballot: Kentucky Youth on Voting
In this third episode, dive into the challenges and motivations behind youth voting in Kentucky with hosts Viet and Addison. They unpack what drives young Kentuckians to the polls, or keeps them away, and explore how civic engagement is evolving in the Bluegrass State. This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot: Student Stories of Civic Engagement, a collaborative journalistic package by KSVT’s storytelling team aiming to tell the complex stories of how students in our Commonwealth are engaging with civics inside and outside of the classroom.
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