In this episode, the un-CAPP It! hosts, Abbie Hamill and Sunny Lloyd, explore the importance and benefits of internship opportunities in the capital of the U.S.A.; Washington D.C. Abbie opens up about her personal experience as a D.C. intern and why being in Washington D.C. was significant to her. Listeners will hear from more Washington D.C. interns, featuring ICAPP fellow Gabriel Mott, Marissa Bard from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and Annie Johnson from Buena Vista University in Iowa. Engage with their personal stories on the second episode of season seven of the un-CAPP It! podcast!
The un-CAPP It! Podcast is back with Season 7 with your hosts, Abbie Hamill and Sunny Lloyd! The premiere episode explores some of the fellows, the coined term for those compensated for doing ICAPP work, who have dedicated years to the Institute for Civics and Public Policy. Learn more about the students and how involved they are on campus. The interviews reveal insight into the positive impact of ICAPP on student's lives/careers, for civic engagement, and for ONU.
un-CAPP it! closes out Season 6 with an exploration of the journey to U.S. citizenship. Hosts Carmen and Abbie un-CAPP the naturalization process and quiz listeners on U.S. history, politics, and geography with real citizenship test questions.
Today’s guest, Dr. Brad Wile, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Ohio Northern University, shares his firsthand experience as a former Canadian citizen who pursued citizenship in the U.S.
Don’t miss this season finale—and Carmen’s final episode as co-host!
In this episode of un-CAPP it!, Carmen and Abbie explore the world beyond the two-party system. From the history of third parties and write-ins to their current relevance, they un-CAPP what these options mean for young voters. Featuring interviews with ten Ohio Northern University students, this episodes captures the thoughts of Gen Z when considering alternative candidates. Are these options a way to break the mold or do they split the vote? Tune in to hear the variety of perspectives on navigating candidate selection.
There is a lot more that goes into voting than most people are aware of, and Carmen and Abbie plan to un-CAPP exactly that in their latest episode. Alongside the President of the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area, Dr. Holly Norton, Carmen and Abbie discuss the basic components of casting your vote, and how to stay educated and engaged during the election season.
When clips of the presidential debates dominate social media and news feeds, it’s important to ask the question why? Carmen and Abbie un-CAPP the history, function, and significance of the debates, before diving into their context within political culture with Dr. Megan Wood. An assistant professor of Communication & Culture, Dr. Wood brought her scholarship and expertise to further the discussion and our understanding of the debates.
Welcome to Season 6 of un-CAPP it! Carmen and Abbie bring their listeners a five minute introduction to the upcoming season and all that they have in store during this politically significant time. After re-CAPPing a handful of momentous events, Carmen and Abbie look ahead at important dates for the voting population. ICAPP and un-CAPP it! have many exciting things in store for the election season, so stay tuned!
As season 5 of un-CAPP it! comes to a close, it marks the end of not only this season, but also Kennedy's term as co-host. Kennedy and Carmen are very excited to welcome Abbie Hamill, a freshman political science major, as the new co-host! To wrap up a year of big changes for ICAPP, Carmen and Abbie review the activities and interview Kennedy about her experience in ICAPP. For the last time ever, Kennedy Aikey signs off of un-CAPP it!
Mental health is a standard topic nowadays, but what are its implications in the workplace? Kennedy and Carmen are joined by the Honorable Cheryl Mason, former chairman of the Board of Veterans Appeals, who shares her personal and professional experiences with mental health and the ways in which good leadership can positively impact work results. Polar Bear POV Emma Cook concludes the episode by offering her insight as a student, college athlete, and future leader with firsthand knowledge of what makes a successful leader and good mental health support.
Nowadays, almost everyone is connected to the internet. This means that everyone is also a potential target for cyberattacks. Kennedy and Carmen break down the types of possible cyberattacks and the role of cybersecurity with the help of an ONU engineering professor and cybersecurity specialist, Dr. Ajmal Khan. As polar bear POV Mia Prasinos explains, cybersecurity affects everyone, so tune in and find out more!
Kennedy and Carmen take a step back from American politics to discuss the role of international culture and education in shaping beliefs and values. Today’s guest, Rose Previte, offers her perspective as an ONU alumna, world traveler, and entrepreneur who began her travels with a study abroad experience at Northern. Rose and the Polar Bear POV guest, Selah Schertz offer similar messages of the importance of travel and its impacts on the rest of their lives.
Kennedy and Carmen are joined by host and producer of NPR’s “Morning Edition” on WKSU, Amy Eddings, to discuss the media, its varied roles, and how it impacts politics. Amy offers her firsthand perspective as a member of the media, while Polar Bear POV Sunny Lloyd shares her thoughts as a consumer. Together, they help Kennedy and Carmen uncover the importance of the media.
Kennedy and Carmen reflect on their high school experiences as they discuss how politics and government are taught in high school and the impact this can have on students. As a social studies teacher at Ada High School, Kristin Salyer shares her first-hand experience of tackling government in the classroom. The episode concludes with Lydia Zamora offering her Polar Bear POV on her high school experience and ideal political education.
Welcome to Season 5–Kennedy’s final season on the podcast! 2024 marks a special year for politics because of the presidential election. Kennedy and Carmen kick off both the podcast and election season with an episode dedicated to primaries and caucuses. Hardin County Board of Elections director Amy Purcell and deputy director Stephanie McCollough help explain what happens at a local level for the Ohio primary. Senior Matthew Petrella concludes the episode with a Polar Bear POV.
Taxes–the thing that affects everyone but is largely misunderstood. In this episode, Kennedy and Carmen explain how taxpayer dollars are spent as part of the government’s revenue. Did you realize that your income taxes support as many as 15 different federal programs? With the help of one of ONU’s Economics Professors, Dr. David McClough, and Senior Accounting major, Connor Rowe, Kennedy and Carmen dissect taxpayer spending so you don’t have to.
Does the upcoming holiday season make you fear political discussions at the dinner table? Well, there is some science behind that feeling of dread. Kennedy and Carmen investigate the impact of toxic politics on one’s mental health with the help of Poppy Evans, a licensed Mental Health Counselor from the Braver Angels Cincinnati Alliance. In the Polar Bear POV, two ONU students share their personal experiences and their observations of Gen Z as a whole in the world of toxic politics.
Jury duty: the mystery summons that no one wants to participate in. Why is it that most citizens regard this activity as a burden? And why is it so rare to know someone who has been a juror? On today’s episode, Kennedy and Carmen unpack these questions, alongside many more, with the help of Judge Tammie Hursh and Senior Criminal Justice/Sociology major Emma Ewry.
As two eligible Ohio voters, the upcoming November election is especially important for Kennedy and Carmen. Join them and other Ohio Northern University students as they discuss the ballot language, the significance of a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote, and Gen Z’s general perspective on the issues of abortion and marijuana.
Since childhood, we’ve been told ‘stranger danger’ and not to fall for promises of puppies or candy. However, is human trafficking really that simple? Kennedy and Carmen uncover the truth by interviewing Kaitlyn McClintic, a Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking. Ms. McClintic offers shocking insight into the many causes of human trafficking, including those that may be closer to home than we expect. The episode concludes with Polar Bear POV guest Allison Parker as she shares her personal experience growing up with an awareness of human trafficking.
We’ve heard that the opioid epidemic is in our backyards, but what does that really mean? Today, Kennedy and Carmen find out by diving into the history, causes, and politics of the opioid epidemic. Sociology professor Dr. Keith Durkin further expands upon these issues and offers insight into how mental health support could address this crisis. The episode concludes with a Polar Bear POV with a 3rd-year pharmacy student, Eli Schmitmeyer, who considers how his work impacts the opioid epidemic.
