Next in Line:
A Young Generation of Leaders in Politics
Overview
Next in Line is a youth-led podcast by the New York High School Democrats dedicated to political education, civic engagement, and youth mobilization. Through conversations with elected officials, candidates, organizers, activists, community leaders, and student leaders, we aim to make politics more understandable, more accessible, and more actionable for young people.
Click on the episode titles below to access the individual episodes!
Ep. 1: Civic Engagement and Youth Voters w/Heather Haggarty
Heather Haggarty, founder of Donuts + Democracy, discusses making civic engagement more accessible, the challenges of reaching and mobilizing voters, and how young people can become more active participants in democracy.
Kim Keiserman, educator, community advocate, and candidate for the New York State Assembly, talks about her work in public education, her path into politics, and how stronger schools and communities are connected.
Ep. 7: Constitutional Law and American History w/Jared Goerke
Jared Goerke, president of Empire State Compliance Solutions, VP of the Nassau County Young Democrats, and author of A Republic, If You Can Keep It, discusses constitutional law, civic responsibility and democratic institutions.
Ep. 9: State Government and the Legislative Process w/Chuck Lavine
Chuck Lavine, an NYS Assemblymember and Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair, discusses his public service career, legislation procedures in Albany, and what young people should know about their state government.
Ep. 2: Grassroots Organizing and Suffolk County w/Holly Hessner
Holly Hessner, co-founder of Left on LI, discusses grassroots organizing on Long Island, the importance of building political power at the local level, and how young people can get more involved in their communities.
Ep. 5: Young People in Politics and Public Service w/Josh Lafazan
Josh Lafazan, former Nassau County Legislator and one of the youngest elected officials in New York history the challenges of being taken seriously in politics at a young age. and what young people can do to make their voices matter.
Ep. 8: Town Supervisor and Public Accountability w/Joe Scianablo
Joe Scianablo, candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor and a former Marine, NYPD officer, and prosecutor, discusses his path through public service, government accountability, and his vision for improving local government.
Ep. 11: Presidential Politics and the Art of Stagecraft w/Josh King
Josh King, former Clinton White House advance man and Director of Production for Presidential Events, discusses planning presidential appearances, shaping political imagery, and lessons in storytelling and leadership.
Ep. 3: Local Government and Community Leadership w/Juleigh Chin
Juleigh Chin, candidate for the Nassau County Legislature, entering her 14th year on the Herricks School Board as immediate past president discusses her path into public service and what effective local government looks like.
Ep. 6: Town Clerk and the AAPI Community w/Jason Lew
Jason Lew, former North Hempstead Town Clerk candidate, finance professional, and small-business owner, recaps his path to public service, Nassau County’s AAPI communities, and how municipal offices can better serve residents.
Ep. 10: Law, Public Service, and Civic Engagement w/Jared Behr
Jared Behr, attorney and community advocate, discusses his legal career, the connection between law and public service, and how legal experience can shape approaches to government, advocacy, and civic engagement.
Ep. 12: From Long Island to Capitol Hill w/ Congressman Tom Suozzi
Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) discusses his journey from local government to Congress, finding common ground across party lines, the future of the Democratic Party, and common-sense politics in an age of polarization.