But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids What's it like to be a Kid Governor?
Mar 20, 2026
Guest
Galen McNaughton / Corrine Ashley / Lincoln Rada / Romano / Weston Janforth / (Kid Cabinet Members)
Guest
Rosalyn Fortin
Rosalyn Fortin, a fifth grader serving as Vermont's Kid Governor, focuses on homelessness and community action. Galen McNaughton, Corrine Ashley, Lincoln Rada, Romano, and Weston Janforth are fifth-grade cabinet members who present short platform ideas. They discuss school lunches, mental health, healthcare access, anti-bullying, and civic leadership in short, lively statements.
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Kid Governor Teaches Real-World Civics
- Kid Governor is a civics program that gives fifth graders a real statewide platform to practice democracy.
- Students run school elections, seven finalists campaign with videos, and six runners-up join the elected governor's cabinet.
Ask One Clear Question And Then Listen
- Keep press questions simple and focused when interviewing public officials.
- Bob Kinzel told kid reporters to avoid piggybacking questions and ask one concise question, then listen to the answer.
Rosalyn Ran On Homelessness With Teamwork
- Rosalyn Fortin ran on homelessness because she believes everyone deserves a safe place to live.
- She noted Vermont ranks fourth highest in the country for homelessness and emphasized teamwork to bring awareness and hope.