
In this episode of Her Way podcast, we sit down with Alice Siu, the Associate Director of Stanford's Deliberative Democracy Lab. Alice delves into the applications of deliberative polling in modern politics and its impact on public engagement. She shares her personal journey to her current role, highlighting the importance of listening and respecting diverse experiences in democratic processes. The conversation covers issues like climate change, the role of youth in combating political polarization, and the global reach of deliberative democracy. Alice emphasizes the importance of integrating deliberative practices in education and encourages young people to consider roles in policymaking to effect real change.00:00 Welcome00:35 Alice's Journey to Stanford's Deliberative Democracy Lab05:09 Understanding Deliberative Polling08:09 Climate Change and Public Engagement17:03 Deliberative Democracy Around the World21:55 Youth and Deliberative Democracy24:21 Advice for Young Changemakers26:44 Closing Remarks