Why Not Gen Z? A Conversation with My Daughter

07/08/2025 54 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Why Not Gen Z? A Conversation with My Daughter

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DescriptionIn this special episode, I sit down with my daughter for a candid, funny, and sometimes surprising conversation about politics from a Gen Z perspective. From what frustrates her most about today’s leaders, to how young people get their news, to whether she’d ever run for office herself — nothing is off the table. Along the way, we compare notes on generational values, civic engagement, and how the political system could work better for everyone.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe general “vibe” Gen Z has about politics right nowHow TikTok helps shape political awarenessWhat issues Gen Z cares about most — and how that’s different (or not!) from older generationsThoughts on voting, activism, and whether running for office feels realisticSome light mother–daughter banter and plenty of laughsResources & ReferencesPew Research Center – Millennials and Gen Z: Political Views and Civic EngagementCIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement) – Youth Voting Trends and DataCall to ActionWhat about you — do you know how the young people in your life feel about politics? Have you asked them lately? Share your thoughts, stories, and even your disagreements by emailing me. And if you enjoyed this conversation, pass it along to someone who thinks Gen Z is “checked out” — they might be surprised.Use this link to send us a text, or email us at the address in show notes.Email [email protected] Credits Graphics and editing by Rory Lawson Music by Universfield from Pixabay