Next Gen PA

Meet the 2026 College Interns!

Get to know the 2026 summer college interns' personal and professional lives and opinions.  Featuring Lily Reaser, Helena Cerutti, Amanda Nguyen, Peter Otto, and Esha Vijay!

Attending College Abroad with Mia Caldonetti

On this episode, we talk with a Freshman Trinity College Dublin student, Mia Caldonetti. Mia talks about her experience attending college abroad, from the application process to what college looks like in Ireland.  Follow us on social media @wacharrisburg

The State of US Democracy

In this episode, Samuel Pimental, Central Region Director of the PA College Democrats, and Trace Maneval, President of Dickinson College Republicans, discuss the state of US democracy with Mary Gabriele and Erik Frennborn Learn more about The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg at www.wacharrisburg.org

Climate Change: Is There Hope for Our Future?

World Affairs Council of Harrisburg summer interns, Anshu and Al-Ameen, join the Next Gen PA podcast to talk about climate change, offering their opinions and insights.

Gen Z on the Big Beautiful Bill

In this episode, we hand the mic to the 2025 WACH summer interns. Join us as a group of passionate young people share their thoughts, hopes, and critiques on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping piece of legislation that aims to transform the way we invest in education, climate action, healthcare, and food resources. This conversation dives into what issues are on the minds of young Americans.  Tune in for raw, honest, and inspiring perspectives on a bill that could shape the future they’ll inherit.