The Millennial Internet, from Buzzfeed Quizzes to Filming ICE
Feb 01, 2026•28 min
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Episode description
Today we’re sharing Sam’s episode from The Assignment with Audie Cornish.
This year marks a milestone for Millennials: the youngest of the cohort finally turns 30. So what comes next for the first generation of true digital natives now that they have achieved “unc” status? Audie talks with Sam Sanders about the generation that watched media transform from Buzzfeed quizzes into AI slop. They also discuss Millennial activism taking over the generation’s Instagram feed as ICE protests continue in Minneapolis.
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