The Power of Our Vote; How Do We Make Sure Our Voices Are Heard?

Errol Minor opens a show centered on one connecting theme: the power of our vote, the power of our voice, the power of organized labor, and the impact government decisions can have on everyday lives. Tay Akins leads Tea With Tay, asking whether younger generations still believe elections can make a difference, whether people are becoming more focused on issues than political labels, and what happens when frustration turns into disengagement. David Marshall continues the conversation in the Marshall Minute, examining the importance of voting and why individual decisions matter in a democracy. The entire team then moves from the ballot box to the human consequences of public policy with “When a Monitor Becomes a Mark: The Death of Pierre Damas Bel and the Human Cost of Immigration Enforcement,” continuing the journey from ankle monitors to deportation flights and examining what happens to workers, families, and communities when temporary immigration protections end. Throughout the show, one question connects every conversation: When decisions are being made that affect our lives, our workplaces, and our communities, how do we make sure our voices are heard?