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ft. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and former NFL player Torrey Smith, moderated by Chair Yvette Lewis. This episode discusses why we vote and the importance of voting. Leader Hoyer and Smith talk about what is different about this election and what is on the line. The podcast starts with Leader Hoyer talking to undecided voters, telling them the Vice President Biden he knows. (2:45) Chair Lewis follows up by asking Leader Hoyer about how the political landscape has shifted after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and why winning not only the presidency, but also the House and Senate majority is vitally important.(6:54) The conversation then goes to Smith, who speaks about policies from Joe Biden that stick out to him.(11:45) Smith talks about the importance of criminal justice reform and voting for candidates that will implement change. Smith and Leader Hoyer proceed to talk about health care and the implications of removing the Affordable Care Act during a global pandemic. Chair Lewis asks why voting is important and how can we make access easier.(15:55) Smith and Leader Hoyer discuss how this election is different from 2016, and how we can capitalize on energy from youth activism.(20:51) Smith discusses why it is important for everyone to be involved and vote, regardless of age and race.(26:34) Smith and Leader Hoyer discuss keeping your elected officials accountable after they have been elected to office. Chair Lewis asks how to navigate voting during the global pandemic, whether it is by mail or in person.(37:46) Smith and Leader Hoyer close it out with final words.(43:04)