For the past year, the violence and destruction in Gaza has dominated the headlines. It's enraged many young voters on college campuses, on social media, and at rallies. The "Uncommitted" movement began here as a desperate plea from pro-Palestinian voters seeking to have their voices heard. Not only did they force elected officials to listen, but they made history. What the Vote? looked at how they did it—and what happens now.

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Students across Michigan this year staged campus protests over Israeli attacks in Gaza. And they often butted heads with college administrators over their tactics. What the Vote? reporter Kalloli Bhatt dug into what free speech means to Gen Z—and how that’s shaping campus activism right now.

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The midterm election two years ago saw a historic turnout of young Michigan voters. Experts say that's thanks, in part, to a 2022 ballot measure to protect abortion rights in the state constitution. This year, reproductive rights aren't on the ballot in Michigan. But it's still an issue guiding how many Gen Z are voting this fall. What the Vote? reporter Yesenia Zamora-Cardoso asked young voters how they're thinking about and mobilizing around abortion access this election.

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There is an organizing powerhouse with a proven record behind VP Kamala Harris beyond the Democratic Party. The Divine Nine. Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, one of nine sororities and fraternities that serve as a lifeline for Black students on college campuses and beyond. On this episode of What The Vote? reporter Aaron Bush looks at the historical and societal forces that bring Black students together in collegiate settings, and how those forces could be a motivating factor this election.

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Michigan's Ottawa County has historically and consistently voted for Republicans, but recent patterns suggest it's not quite as red as it used to be. That shift is thanks, in part, to young voters. But Gen Z isn't a monolith. On this episode of What the Vote?, reporter Ethan Meyers meets a mix of West Michiganders under the "conservative" umbrella, and considers how they are shaping—and being shaped by—today's Republican party.

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Young voters aren’t always politicians' first priority. But in a presidential race this tight–maybe they should be. On this episode of What the Vote?, reporter Adan Quan looks at what it means for Gen Z to have a seat at the political table. And we'll explore how young people are using their voices, and their votes, to create political change.

What the Vote? is a six-episode series all about what matters to Gen Z this election. New episodes drop on Tuesday and Thursday. Listen and subscribe on your favorite platforms.

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What the Vote? is a new podcast from Michigan Public all about Gen Z's role in this pivotal election, as told by Gen-Z reporters. From reproductive rights to free speech to the war in Gaza, we'll dig deep into the issues that matter to young people this election.

This six-episode series What the Vote? drops Tuesday, Oct. 8, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Listen and subscribe on your favorite platforms.

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There's someone we've failed to acknowledge in this whole series: the delivery driver. We hear tales from the trails of delivery guys across the state.

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