un-CAPP it‪!‬ Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy

As season 5 of un-CAPP it! comes to a close, it marks the end of not only this season, but also Kennedy's term as co-host. Kennedy and Carmen are very excited to welcome Abbie Hamill, a freshman political science major, as the new co-host! To wrap up a year of big changes for ICAPP, Carmen and Abbie review the activities and interview Kennedy about her experience in ICAPP. For the last time ever, Kennedy Aikey signs off of un-CAPP it!

Mental health is a standard topic nowadays, but what are its implications in the workplace? Kennedy and Carmen are joined by the Honorable Cheryl Mason, former chairman of the Board of Veterans Appeals, who shares her personal and professional experiences with mental health and the ways in which good leadership can positively impact work results. Polar Bear POV Emma Cook concludes the episode by offering her insight as a student, college athlete, and future leader with firsthand knowledge of what makes a successful leader and good mental health support.

Nowadays, almost everyone is connected to the internet. This means that everyone is also a potential target for cyberattacks. Kennedy and Carmen break down the types of possible cyberattacks and the role of cybersecurity with the help of an ONU engineering professor and cybersecurity specialist, Dr. Ajmal Khan. As polar bear POV Mia Prasinos explains, cybersecurity affects everyone, so tune in and find out more!

Kennedy and Carmen take a step back from American politics to discuss the role of international culture and education in shaping beliefs and values. Today’s guest, Rose Previte, offers her perspective as an ONU alumna, world traveler, and entrepreneur who began her travels with a study abroad experience at Northern. Rose and the Polar Bear POV guest, Selah Schertz offer similar messages of the importance of travel and its impacts on the rest of their lives.

Kennedy and Carmen are joined by host and producer of NPR’s “Morning Edition” on WKSU, Amy Eddings, to discuss the media, its varied roles, and how it impacts politics. Amy offers her firsthand perspective as a member of the media, while Polar Bear POV Sunny Lloyd shares her thoughts as a consumer. Together, they help Kennedy and Carmen uncover the importance of the media.

Kennedy and Carmen reflect on their high school experiences as they discuss how politics and government are taught in high school and the impact this can have on students. As a social studies teacher at Ada High School, Kristin Salyer shares her first-hand experience of tackling government in the classroom. The episode concludes with Lydia Zamora offering her Polar Bear POV on her high school experience and ideal political education.