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The Youth and Government Connection

The Youth and Government Connection

By Sharon Davies

A student-led podcast surrounding the Virginia YMCA's Youth and Government programs.
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MGA 2020: Officer Candidates Part 3

The Youth and Government ConnectionMay 05, 2020

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Youth and Government Connection: Mental Health and Education

Youth and Government Connection: Mental Health and Education

Ariana Mae speaks on Senate Bill No. 30 which reforms the training of VA teachers with regards to mental health awareness. Ariana interviews two teachers who talk about their view of the bill as it pertains to their position.

Apr 18, 202310:39
Youth and Government Connection: June 22' Edition

Youth and Government Connection: June 22' Edition

 Presented by Sean Ferris, CONA Media Participant and MGA Media Director. 

Jun 21, 202210:13
Youth and Government Connection: The "Tim Tebow Bill"

Youth and Government Connection: The "Tim Tebow Bill"

In this episode of the Youth and Government Connection, Chase Minnix and David Gastelum take a deep-dive into House Bill Number 8, also known as the "Tim Tebow Bill". Lauren Wilburn, the patron of House Bill No. 8, was interviewed. 

May 24, 202225:39
Youth and Government Connection: Controversial Bills

Youth and Government Connection: Controversial Bills

Welcome back to in person MGA! On this episode today Brody Carr and Noah Hertzler discuss various bills that have garnered a lot of attention.

Apr 29, 202230:59
Youth and Government Today: January Edition

Youth and Government Today: January Edition

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Hosted by Riley Potter

Apr 29, 202217:03
Youth and Government Today: October Edition

Youth and Government Today: October Edition

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Hosted by Riley Potter

Apr 29, 202215:12
Youth and Government Today: November Edition

Youth and Government Today: November Edition

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Hosted by Riley Potter

Apr 29, 202240:29
Youth and Government Connection: February 22' Edition

Youth and Government Connection: February 22' Edition

Hosted by Sean Ferris. Today we discuss the issues with the global supply chain, and national government shutdowns.

Feb 14, 202217:43
Youth and Government Connection: November 21' Edition

Youth and Government Connection: November 21' Edition

On this episode we explore the Virginia gubernatorial race, discuss pop culture, and have a veteran MGA member joining us, Tiffany Parra.

Nov 16, 202118:09
MGA 2021: Episode 2- Bills and Lobbyists

MGA 2021: Episode 2- Bills and Lobbyists

Hosted by Sean Ferris and Chase Minnix

On this episode of Youth and Government Connection Sean and Chase take a look at HB 3 and HB 5 with a deeper look into the function of a lobbyist. 

Apr 17, 202117:25
MGA 2021: Episode 1- An in-depth look at MGA

MGA 2021: Episode 1- An in-depth look at MGA

Hosted by Sean Ferris and Chase Minnix


On this episode of Youth and Government Connection Sean and Chase interview a bill patron and review MGA guidelines.

Apr 16, 202113:03
MGA 2020: Officer Candidate Results

MGA 2020: Officer Candidate Results

Reporter Riley Potter profiles the candidates running for the office of youth governor this year YMCA MGA 2020

May 09, 202007:15
MGA 2020: Officer Candidates Part 3

MGA 2020: Officer Candidates Part 3

Reporter Riley Potter profiles the candidates running for the office of youth governor this year YMCA MGA 2020

May 05, 202010:24
MGA 2020: Officer Candidates Part 2

MGA 2020: Officer Candidates Part 2

Reporter Riley Potter profiles the candidates running for the office of youth governor this year YMCA MGA 2020

May 05, 202005:52
MGA 2020: Officer Candidates Part 1

MGA 2020: Officer Candidates Part 1

Reporter Riley Potter profiles the candidates running for the office of youth governor this year

YMCA MGA 2020

Apr 30, 202006:19
MGA 2020: Preview

MGA 2020: Preview

A preview of upcoming youth in government even coverage 

Feb 19, 202000:32