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Hello Gen Z

The San Diego Union-Tribune•hello-gen-z.simplecast.com

Society & Culture

Social Sciences

Generation Z is transforming America’s culture and identity. And its members are just getting started. “Hello Gen Z” is a podcast from The San Diego Union-Tribune with the goal of hearing directly from them. You’ll hear their hopes and their fears, who they are — and who they aren’t. Hosts Abby Hamblin and Kristy Totten will introduce you to the most ethnically and racially diverse American generation yet. Generation Z, born in and after 1997, is like no generation before it.

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Episodes

Gen Z's future

Gen Z is inheriting a world where they can already feel the consequences of climate change. They want to change it and they talk about the future they want to see on this episode.

Sep 17, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Gen Z politics

Generation Z is widely seen as a left-leaning, activist generation, but there's more to the story. Young conservatives are active, too. It's an election year, so let's talk politics.

Sep 10, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Gen Z education

As the demographics of the United States change, students and their communities are pushing for ethnic studies requirements and textbooks that reflect a variety of cultures. Here's why it matters to Gen Z.

Sep 03, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Gen Z's mental health

The coronavirus pandemic is adding pressure to an already stressed out Generation Z. Mental health is a huge issue for America's youngest generation and they want to talk about it.

Aug 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Gen Z talks about race

Gen Z is more multiracial than past generations, and they're more likely to have immigrant parents. It can be a double-edged sword.

Aug 20, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Gen Z's digital world

Yes, they're on their phones a lot. But screen time and social media have shaped Gen Z’s identity and sense of belonging.

Aug 13, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Why Gen Z protests

Gen Z didn't invent protesting, they're just perfecting it. Here's how they're fighting for Black Lives Matter.

Aug 06, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Who is Generation Z?

Gen Z is the most diverse American generation yet. We dive into the demographics and get Gen Z's take on what that will mean for the country.

Jul 30, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Meet Gen Z

Gen Z is literally changing the face of America. Hear from Gen Z about who they are and why you should get to know them now.

Jul 23, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing Hello Gen Z

Generation Z is transforming America’s culture and identity. And its members are just getting started. “Hello Gen Z” is a podcast from The San Diego Union-Tribune with the goal of hearing directly from them. You’ll hear their hopes and their fears, who they are — and who they aren’t. Hosts Abby Hamblin and Kristy Totten will introduce you to the most ethnically and racially diverse American generation yet. Generation Z, born in and after 1997, is like no generation before it....

Jul 10, 2020•4 min

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