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SpeechMatters is the official podcast of the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The podcast features thought leaders tackling the most pressing issues impacting free expression and democracy on campus, and beyond.
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- Aug 20, 2026
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Youth Power at the Polls: The Evolution of College Student Voting Rights (opens the original)
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From the swift ratification of the 26th Amendment to modern restrictions on campus polling places and student IDs, youth voting occupies a pivotal place in higher education. In this episode we explore the history of student voter engagement and discuss how administrators can navigate today's regulatory friction leading up to the upcoming elections. Resources: * Youth Voting Rights... [https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783111575490/html] * Give Them Ballots | AAC&U [https://www
Sounds of Democracy: Music and America at 250 (opens the original)
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In celebration of America's 250th birthday, we explore defining moments in US history through the lens of music. Drawing from On the Record: Music That Changed America by Anna Harwell Celenza, we discuss how artists and songs have shaped the nation's culture, politics and democracy. Episode Resources: * Book: On the Record: Music That Changed America [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pPlF6dRCtSFazLrv53-i013cpVdX_kme/view?usp=sharing] * On the Record: Music that Changed America: https://open.spot
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