The media and entertainment industry is no longer about consumption--Users and consumers play a role in shaping content and use platforms as a form of expression. Generation Z is at the forefront of the evolving media industry. Marisa Chib joins this episode to discuss media, entertainment, and personal expression. 

More than just going green or celebrating Earth Day, Generation Z has been rallying around the environmental movement for years. This episode features a conversation with a Gen Z youth climate activist, Kevin J. Patel, who works to ensure environmental work is infused with climate justice. 

The co-executive directors of Coalition Z join for a conversation about Generation Z voting and political perspectives. We discuss the social issues that are important to Generation Z along with what Generation Z is looking for in elected leaders and politicians. And they provide insight on how to effectively engage Generation Z and encourage political participation. 

Season 3 kicks off with a conversation with Dr. Corey Seemiller about Generation Z and voting and politics. We discuss findings from our most recent study on Generation Z's viewpoints on voting, perspectives on politics and ways older generations can help engage Generation Z in voting and civic discussions. 

The final episode of a three-part series covering the experiences of Generation Z during the COVID-19 pandemic features three young Gen Zers. Currently in elementary and junior high, these Generation Z students share about how life and school have drastically changed. 

This episode is Part 2 of a three-part series covering the experiences of Generation Z during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 2 features three high school students (Madison, Luke, and Alexsia) who share about how life and school have changed since the pandemic began and their hopes and worries for the future. 

This episode kicks off a three-part series covering the experiences of Generation Z during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1 features three college students (Jenna Montes from Indiana University, Austin Grashoff from Louisiana State University, and Keenan Pasztor from Chapman University) who share how their lives have been impacted by the pandemic, what they are most worried about, and what they are grateful for in these uncertain times. 

Still not convinced Generation Z is a force to be reckoned with? This episode might change your mind. In the Season 2 finale, Ziad Ahmed shares about the potential and power of Generation Z. 

Music is a powerful thing that brings people together, creates conversation, and allows listeners to have a soundtrack to their lives. This episode features Karli Farrell, who shares about the Generation Z listening experience, what music is trending with Gen Z listeners, and what matters to Generation Z listeners. 

Is Gen Z going to church? What about staying spiritual? This episode features Scofield Foster and Catherine Stretar of the Grace Church in South Carolina, who share how they engage Generation Z teens in their ministry and faith programs.