Hope can give people a surprising power to overcome, but there’s scientific research suggesting that hope can also cause discontent. Youth Radio examines what Barack Obama is up against delivering on his promise of hope.

Young comedian Anyi Howell reports on what it’s like to stand in the shoes of young voters trying to make sense of the scare tactics and confusing information about their ability to vote and the process.

Meghan Scheidemann feels cheated because of the lack of national enthusiasm about her candidate John McCain.