100 Reasons to Vote - A Podcast For Democracy

Taped LIVE: The post election debrief with the '100 Reasons to Vote' Gen Z Panel

This episode was a LinkedIn Live post-election debrief with 100 Reasons to Vote cofounders and students, Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa and Vaishnavi Sriparan, special guest panellist and student political commentator, Garrett Raakman, and moderated by 100 Reasons to Vote Boomer cofounder and student Pam Hackett.  If you're a politician wondering how well you connected with Gen Z during this 2025 federal election, or you're just interested in how to get the youth vote, this episode is for you. No spoiler alerts - listen to what our Gen Z panel has to say. Join this student-led podcast for democracy and change the world. One vote becoming hundreds, becoming thousands, becoming millions.

100 Reasons To Vote with Parthi Kandavel, City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest & 100 Reasons to Vote cofounders Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa and Vaishnavi Sriparan

In this episode of 100 Reasons to Vote, Shaaranki and Vaishnavi sit down with Parthi Kandavel, City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest.  Parthi shares his perspective on the connection between politics and the future, why every vote counts, and how young voters have the power to shape the communities they live in.  Join this student-led podcast for democracy and change the world. One vote becoming hundreds, becoming thousands, becoming millions.

100 Reasons To Vote with Gen Z Guest Garrett Raakman of the Raakman Report and Hosts Vaishnavi Sriparan & Pam Hackett

As a Gen Z male watching the federal election, Garrett has one major message to politicians: "Just shut up about your rivals. Don't tell me why they're awful, tell me why you're better." But if you're a politician, he also has a list of other things you might care to listen to. And if you're not a politician, listen anyway. Garrett has a view on politics and the election we can all learn from. In this episode, Garrett, Vaishnavi, and Pam discuss the Canadian federal election through the eyes of Gen Z. Join this student-led podcast for democracy and change the world. One vote becoming hundreds, becoming thousands, becoming millions.

100 Reasons to Vote with Guest Neethan Shan, Chair Toronto District School Board & 100 Reasons to Vote cofounders Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa and Vaishnavi Sriparan

In this episode, Shaaranki and Vaishnavi talk to Neethan Shan, the Chair of the Toronto District School Board. Neethan walks listeners through his journey into politics, the importance of representation, and why it's crucial for young people to engage in local elections.  Neethan has served in impactful roles, including as a school board trustee and city councillor, championing education reform and systemic change for marginalized communities. Join this student-led podcast for democracy and change the world. One vote becoming hundreds, becoming thousands, becoming millions.

100 Reasons to Vote Special Guest Episode: Garrett Raakman of the Raakman Report and TMU Student Julia Herrick

When two Gen Z journalism students flip the mic on each other and talk all things voting, we all learn why youth show up and perhaps why they don't.  No hosts, so no parameters, just an excellent discussion on the reasons you need to vote. Join this student-led podcast for democracy and change the world. One vote becoming hundreds, becoming thousands, becoming millions.