Talk Policy To Me

Talk Policy To Me

By Goldman School of Public Policy and Berkeley Institute for Young Americans

TPTM is a student-built podcast that explores the personal side of public policy, especially around issues that affect young adults. From UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Institute for the Future of Young Americans.

12/03/24

Treno’s Community Land Trust

Home. It’s one of those ideas that is core to us. But what if your home was gentrifying — becoming less affordable and recognizable with each day? This episode tells the story of Treno Morton, a young person who has set off to safeguard home not justRead more

11/19/24

There's Something in the Water

Two recent college grads trying to address contaminated water in an isolated town. But what can two young people really do to help solve a 20-year-old problem embedded deep in the ground — and in local politics? We’re exploring water justice and publRead more

11/06/24

Rose, Rising

This is the origin story of a teen climate activist who made it to the White House. Host Ava Kargosha shares the journey of former youth climate activist Rose Strauss, who made headlines for confronting a state senator about the oil money lurking behRead more

10/22/24

Don't be a WebQoof

This episode takes us to India, where fake news on Whatsapp spreads like wildfire. Is addressing it a hopeless cause?  Learn about solutions with Abhishek Anand, a Gen Z journalist who joined a Deli-based fact-checking team. Listen to discover the teRead more

10/08/24

Farming Dreams

A bare plot of land. An innovative farming technique. And seemingly insurmountable challenges. This is the story of a 22-year-old farmer who crosses the country to help a small community facing food insecurity. Shamik Chandrachood moves from KentuckyRead more

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