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How do Gen Z Americans feel about democracy? The short answer: overall they believe in its principles, but don’t feel it’s working for them. In this episode, we explore unique ways that Gen Z is engaging in democracy (and not engaging), and what people of all ages need to do to encourage the next generation of peaceful leaders. Ruby-Belle Booth is a researcher with CIRCLE, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University , where she graduated in 2021 . Ruby is interested in youth civic participation as a pathway for social, racial, and economic justice. She co-authored the report, “ How Does Gen Z Really Feel About Democracy? Insights from Three Profiles of Youth and Democracy ." Alex Edgar is a Youth Engagement Manager at Made by Us, a coalition of over 400 US museums that use history to inform and inspire civic participation among younger generations. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 2024. Learn more about Alex’s work at: www.historymadebyus.org Disrupting Peace is a production of The World Peace Foundation. The show is produced by Bridget Conley and Emily Shaw. Engineering by Jacob Winik and Aja Simpson. Marketing and Social media by Emily Ruhm and Kaelen Song. Show artwork by Simon Fung. Special thanks to Jeremy Helton, Lisa Avery, B. Arneson, and Alex de Waal, and the team from the Tufts Digital Design Studio, including Kimberly Lynn Forero-Arnias, and Miles Donovan. Find out more about the World Peace Foundation at worldpeacefoundation.org . Follow us on Bluesky at worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social , and on Instagram at @worldpeacefdtn .…

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Each Friday, Airlie Ward chats with Tasmania's top journos to unpack one of the big stories of the week. If it's going to hit your heart, head or your hip pocket – we're going to break it down for you.

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Burnie teen rediscovers music after brain tumour battle 17:00

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Sadie is a local high school student and young performer whose passion for singing became a lifeline through the hardest chapter in her life. From taking the stage, to battling a brain tumour and navigating the state healthcare system - ABC Takeover Burnie winner Sadie Harlow shares how she found her voice again.…

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Tassie, can you hear me? 15:02

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How's your hearing? Do you find yourself frequently asking people to repeat themselves? If so you're not alone. Around one in six Tasmanians has some form of hearing loss ... and that number gets higher the older you get. The consequences of even a mild deficit can be profound but it doesn't have to be that way. Featuring reporter Bec Pridham.…

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How did a museum illegally collect human remains for decades? 13:55

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Finding out that remains of a loved one ended up part of a museum collection without permission would be nothing short of shocking. An inquest into the actions of the University of Tasmania's RA Rodda Pathology Museum has found that's exactly what happened, not once or twice but for more than 25 years up until the 1990's. Featuring reporter Loretta Lohberger.…

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Why are we yet to ban single-use plastics? 15:30

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Tassie's east coast town of Coles Bay was the first in Australia to ban single-use plastic bags in 2003. How did we go from nation leader to lagger? Featuring reporter Meg Whitfield.

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Who's left behind when the banks leave town? 12:43

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Once a staple of Tassie's suburbs and towns, real bricks and mortar bank branches are now becoming as rare as cash. What if you're not tech savvy or don't have internet access?

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Are we unwittingly killing our precious wildlife? 15:00

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Tassie's wildlife is already under increasing pressure, but are we unknowingly adding to their demise? Have you bought a poison to get rid of rodents? The problem is it might not just be them you get rid of.

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Could AI help Tassie's education outcomes? 14:37

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Artificial Intelligence, it's here and it's here to stay. What impact is it having on young people ... is it helping them to learn smarter or risk kids outsourcing their brains?

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Tassie's not so entertaining political circus 16:39

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In just over a week Tassie's parliament returns after an early snap election we could ill-afford, brought on by a no confidence motion. We're sort of back where we were, albeit with a few different faces. If minority government is the will of the people do they all need to grow up and make it work.

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Is the mother of all power cords worth it? 19:51

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The proposed Marinus Link between Tasmania and Victoria is the biggest infrastructure project in the state's history. The Liberals have had the business case for the multi-billion undersea cable since before the state election was called ... but didn't share it with anyone.

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Can whoever forms government heal our health woes? 18:59

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While the wheeling and dealing continues over who will ultimately form government after the state election ... we check out what the prospective governments are offering in the health scope. If they deliver on their election promises, it does appear likely there will be more GP clinics.

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Should governments bail out Tassie's big industrials? 16:52

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The big industrials employ thousands and contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to our economy each year. One of the biggest is Nyrstar, the century old zinc smelter on the banks of Hobart's River Derwent ...which now says it will close without a government rescue package.

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Tassie's transparency and integrity debate 22:11

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Business and government have good reason to have good relationships, it's a co-dependent relationship - but do we always know who is getting the most out of that relationship?

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Tassie's spiralling debt dilemma 16:26

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Tassie's living on the credit card and it's maxxed out, so what are the pollies proposing to fix it at next month's state election? We've got a spending problem and a revenue problem and the debt is continuing to mount.

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Antarctica - bucket list trip? Or best left to scientists? 21:18

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Champagne on ice, rings differently when you're literally talking about bubbles in Antarctica. The number of tourists heading to the icy continent each year is expected to be about the same as Tassie's population within the decade.

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Tassie's dark side of so-called scientific research 16:49

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Can you imagine finding out the remains of a loved one might have become part of a museum collection to be used for scientific research? That's what happened to a Tasmanian man whose two year old daughter died suddenly in the 1980's ... but he's only just made the grim discovery.

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Is Tassie's private health system sick? 15:21

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Tassie has the oldest and sickest population in Australia so it makes sense that more than half of us have private health insurance. But are you getting bang for your buck?

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Is Tassie in an economic hole of its own making? 18:44

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Ever get a sense of Deja'Vu about Tassie's economy? Tighten the belt, sell something or make more money ... they're the options on the table for Tassie's treasurer at the coming budget.

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Is youth crime really on the rise in Tassie? 16:36

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Do the figures back up the fears when it comes to young people committing crimes in Tassie?

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Does the Lord's Prayer still belong in our parliament? 10:52

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Why do our leaders start their parliamentary day with the Lord's Prayer ... should we keep the faith or is it time for the Prayer to go?

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Crunch time for the proposed AFL stadium 16:46

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It's been debated for years but the fate of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and possibly Tassie's long held dream of an AFL team will soon be decided. The government is bypassing the Planning Commission after being unhappy with its draft assessment of the proposal and will introduce special legislation into parliament. Likely to pass the Lower House, a few key independents in the Upper House have a big game in their hands. So how will it play out? Featuring ABC reporter Josh Duggan. Get in touch, email us: tassiecast@abc.net.au…

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The growing tide of homelessness in Tassie 17:00

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Thousands of Tasmanians are struggling to put and keep a roof over their heads. Winter is around the corner and for many that'll make tough times even tougher. Tents, cars and vans have become a common site in our towns and cities as the cost of living pushes people to the brink. What's being done to ease the crisis? Featuring ABC reporter Georgie Burgess.…

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Could Tassie sway the federal election result? 19:54

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The pollies are clocking up the frequent flyers coming to Tassie trying to woo undecided voters. Many pundits are predicting a hung parliament after the May 3 poll. So how important will our vote be in determining who becomes the next PM? We talk to ABC election analyst Antony Green. Get in touch, email us: tassiecast@abc.net.au…

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Can election promises fix Tassie childcare crisis? 12:07

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Imagine having to book a childcare place not just before your baby is born but before it's even conceived. That's what some families in Tassie are resorting to. Along with the rest of the nation a myriad of issues plague the industry intended to care for our nation's most precious assets. Will politicians promises to ease the cost of access to childcare be enough to solve the industry’s broader woes? Featuring the ABC's Families reporter Fiona Blackwood. Get in touch, email us: tassiecast@abc.net.au…

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Tasmania's Anglican Church, still confronting past crimes 14:00

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Tasmania's Anglican Church is owning up to the heinous crimes of one of its own in a small north-west community apologising with a special service at St Mark's in Deloraine. While the church repents its sins will it be enough for victims, survivors, their loved ones and the community?

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Are health services for Tassie women up to scratch? 15:13

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Tasmanian women will soon only have one private hospital option with the Hobart Private ceasing maternity services. What does it mean for women at such a momentous time in their lives?

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What's happening with reconciliation in Tassie? 16:56

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It's 20 years since the government's last land return to First Nations people in Tasmania ... so where are we now?

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A new parliamentary year: What's in store for Tassie? 17:39

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Tassie's parliament is about to return for 2025. Will big ticket items such as the stadium and the botched ferries rollout continue to consume headlines and precious parliamentary time?

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Tassie salmon: Is it jobs vs environment? 15:56

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The perennial Tassie battle of industry versus the environment ... can the two sustainably coexist? Will the Prime Minister's recent olive branch to the salmon industry be enough for Labor to win Braddon? While in the south, environmentalists are challenging the industry's social licence.

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Can Tassie win the fight against pests? 13:29

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Some of Tassie's worst invaders are pretty cute ... think Bambi or Peter Rabbit, but their impact on Tassie is let's face it, grim. They're wreaking havoc from backyards to the bush and are even inside our renowned World Heritage Area. Getting rid of them is no easy task. Featuring ABC reporter Fiona Breen. Get in touch, email us: tassiecast@abc.net.au…

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Tassie's education system strives for an A+ 13:24

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