Generation Z, which was born between the late 1990s and the early 2010s, has a unique economic, political, and cultural identity. In the 2024 election, Gen Z shifted strongly to the right. They are less likely than any previous generation to expect they’ll achieve the American Dream. Most of Gen Z graduated into a pandemic economy or entered high school duri ... Show More
Aug 18
Higher Education’s Age of ‘Insufferable Hypocrisy’
It would be an understatement to say that higher education is in crisis, as it faces attacks from both the current presidential administration as well as issues of its own making, like diversity politics. Today, Derek talks with Tyler Austin Harper, author of the viral essay “Con ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 14
It May Be Time to Freak Out About AI
Today, Derek talks with cybersecurity expert Alex Stamos about a recent wave of alarming AI cyberattacks. For decades, one of the biggest fears about AI has been that the machines will start doing things we didn’t ask them to do. This summer, that fear started to feel a little le ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2024
Gen Z wants you to take political action, one TikTok at a time
Gen Z is over it. The youngest generation of adults is inheriting a climate crisis, the ongoing fallout from a global pandemic, a polarized political landscape, and a tenuous economic reality. And many Gen Z members, a generation more likely to identify as progressive than conser ... Show More
31m 5s
Jan 2022
What the media needs to know about Gen Z, the "zoomers" and their "Fight"
John Della Volpe, author of the new book "Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America," talks with Brian Stelter about how and why teens and young adults are misunderstood. He shares his optimistic view of the generation; discusses the news events that h ... Show More
34m 52s
Jun 2025
Is Gen Z Actually As Poor As They Claim To Be?
Why is Gen Z stuck in a world drowning in wealth? Homes, families, and financial freedom—milestones older generations nailed, but young folks are falling behind! Are boomers hogging the riches, or is inequality the sneaky villain? From crushing student debt to tech-creating billi ... Show More
15m 50s
Oct 2025
Even in Fear, They Stood Tall — The Young Who Dared to Dream
This English lesson tells the story of Gen Z—the young generation taking to the streets to create a better future. Learn English vocabulary through real news about courage, hope, and social change.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% of ... Show More
12m 47s
May 2025
Gen Z gender divide and the reshaping of democracy
From South Korea to Germany to the United States, young men are increasingly turning to right-wing politics while their female peers lean left. On this special episode of Reuters World News, Global Managing Editor, Politics, Economics and World News Mark Bendeich joins us to look ... Show More
21m 35s