Futuremakers Forum

In this episode, the hosts discuss the pressing issues facing Gen Z, including the challenges of generational wealth, the burden of student debt, and the stark reality of wealth inequality. They explore how the Citizens United ruling has influenced political dynamics and the growing activism among younger generations. The conversation also highlights the importance of financial literacy and the need for educational reforms to better prepare future generations for economic challenges.

• Generational wealth is increasingly out of reach for young people.
• Student debt has skyrocketed, impacting financial stability.
• Wealth inequality is exacerbated by stagnant wages and rising costs.
• The Citizens United ruling has allowed corporate money to dominate politics.
• Protests are emerging as a response to economic frustrations.
• Financial literacy is lacking in education systems.
• Many young people feel they are living paycheck to paycheck.
• The gig economy is changing the nature of employment and benefits.
• Community and union membership are declining among younger generations.
• Activism is growing among Gen Z, challenging the status quo.

In this episode of the United1’s Futuremakers Forum Global Purpose Podcast, host Lee and guest Professor Charlie Ballard discuss the growing issue of economic inequality, particularly its impact on millennials and Gen Z. They explore the differences between income and wealth inequality, the challenges young people face in building wealth, and the role of government policies in shaping economic outcomes. The conversation also touches on the importance of student debt relief, the influence of political factors on economic inequality, and the need for young people to mobilize for change.