100 REASONS TO VOTE
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR
Get ready for the unscripted:
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🎧 Unfiltered convos with journalists, Gen-Z, politicians, change-makers and people who care about the future.
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💡 Stories behind the headlines — not just the noise.
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🗳️ Real talk on how power works, how it fails, and how we can make it better.
This is not about left or right. It’s about showing up, speaking out, and staying in the game.
So if you’re Gen Z, Gen Alpha, or just generationally confused — but want to actually understand what’s going on — this is your pod.
SEASON 1. EPISODES
Episode 13: "Taped Live: The post-election debrief with the 100 Reasons to Vote Gen Z Panel."
It’s the post-election download you didn’t know you needed. Gen Z voters spill on what hit, what missed, and what still needs fixing. Real talk from the frontlines of democracy, hosted by your trio of disruptors—Vaishnavi, Shaaranki, and Pam with spcial gust Garrett Raakman of Th Raakman Report.
Episode 12: "100 Reasons To Vote with Parthi Kandavel, City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest."
From student to City Councillor, Partih Kandavel knows the system—and how to shake it up. This one’s for every Gen Z’er who’s tired of being underestimated. He’s real, he’s honest, and he’s here to tell you how your voice moves policy.
Why vote? Because if you don’t show up, someone else makes the call. Garrett gets into politics without the political jargon—just sharp takes on your power to influence change. Real issues, real voices, no fluff.
Episode 10: "100 Reasons to Vote with Guest Neethan Shan, Chair Toronto District School Board."
From classrooms to council chambers, Neethan Shan drops wisdom on youth engagement and why politics isn’t just for the old guard. If you think your voice doesn’t count, this episode says otherwise.
Episode 9: "100 Reasons to Vote with Guest Daniyah Yaqoob, Writer & TMU Student Journalist."
Writing. Resistance. Voting. Deniyah breaks down why putting pen to paper and vote to ballot are both acts of power. If you’ve ever doubted your role in democracy, listen up.
Episode 8: "Special Guest Garrett Raakman and TMU Student Julia Herrick."
A rapid-fire mix of journalism, activism, and Gen Z energy. Julia and Garrett talk misinformation, media trust, and why apathy is a luxury we can't afford. Bring your critical thinking cap.
Episode 7: "100 Reasons to Vote with Stephane Harmade, government insider and policy expert."
Politics from the inside out. Stephane spills what actually happens behind the scenes—and why knowing how things really work makes your vote smarter. Think of this as PoliSci meets real life.
Episode 6: "100 Reasons to Vote with TMU alum Jon Wylie and 100 Reasons Co-Founder Pam Hackett."
Corporate rebels and civic nerds collide. Jon and Pam talk systems change, public service, and why voting isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a power move.
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Episode 5: "100 Reasons to Vote with Blake Lambert, Journalist, Academic, and College Prof."
Blake brings the receipts—from classrooms to newsrooms. This episode is a blueprint for critical thinking, civic action, and how to spot BS in election season.
Episode 4: "100 Reasons to Vote with Sia Shete, Student Journalist & Poet."
Politics with a poetic twist. Sia blends reporting with spoken word vibes to unpack democracy through a Gen Z lens. It’s lyrical, smart, and seriously worth the listen.
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What happens when a former Congressman and a next-gen journalist talk shop? You get a straight-shooting episode on influence, power, and making democracy work for you—not just the suits.
Episode 2: "Introducing 100 Reasons to Vote: Co-Founders & TMU Students."
Origin story alert. Meet your co-hosts and creators as they lay out why they launched 100 Reasons to Vote in the first place. Spoiler: it’s personal, political, and powered by Gen Z fire with a little bit of Boomer.
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Think Gen Z can’t lead? Kowmitha’s here to prove otherwise—with fire. Activist, founder, and all-around force, she brings truth, heart, and a whole lot of urgency. If you’re not inspired after this, check your Wi-Fi (and your soul). Get ready to vote like it actually changes something—because it does.