Tune in to last week’s “Behind the Byline” show which featured an in-depth discussion on young, elected officials and engaging with young people around democracy and politics.

Our host Lindsey Wilson spoke with Grace Vitaglione, whose story about North Carolina politics still a tough play for millennials and Gen Z reported on elected representation by younger people in North Carolina.

You can listen to this conversation here.

Check out our key questions:

  • How do young people participate in democracy?
  • Why should we listen to young journalists discussing their generation’s issues?
  • How can groups encourage youth involvement in journalism and politics?

Listen to last week’ show and learn more about young people participating in democracy.

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