{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Count Time Now! ","title":"The Youths Perspective On Voting","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2245,"description":"In this episode of the Count Time Podcast, Fred Ward sits down with two insightful young women, Shayla and Lanaya, to discuss their views on voting, influence, and the role of young people in politics. Despite their reservations about the current political climate, they explore the impact of music, social media, and societal expectations on their decision not to vote. Fred shares his insights on the importance of power dynamics and voter engagement, especially among younger demographics. This engaging conversation delves into the challenges of creating lasting change and the importance of community involvement and political participation.\n00:00 Welcome to Count Time Podcast\n00:56 Meet the Guests: Shayla and Lanaya\n01:13 Discussing Voting and Political Engagement\n01:42 Challenges and Perspectives on Voting\n06:35 Impact of Media and Social Influence\n09:33 The Role of Music and Environment\n13:06 Youth Programs and Community Support\n17:25 Budget and Resource Allocation\n18:15 The Power of Voting and Youth Participation\n20:27 Impact of Felony Convictions on Communities\n23:12 Qualified Immunity and Injustice\n25:27 The Importance of Political Engagement\n28:59 The Game of Politics and Business\n34:44 Final Thoughts and Reflections","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rQmZCirpHPE-G7CYL-BOAPSRNzj80qx9WdHRMsT3-eI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYjM4/NTcxZTY4OTVhNDRj/MmM4NmM5ODZiZjZi/MTMxZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}