GenZ Unplugged

From the White House to the war room, KT McFarland has seen it all. In this electric episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we sit down with the former Deputy National Security Advisor to unpack the truth about Iran, the collapse of the Soviet Union, Trump’s missile shield strategy, and how America lost — and can regain — its global edge. This isn’t your average history lesson. It’s a firsthand account of how power works, how nations fall, and how Gen Z can rise.

[00:45] Meet KT McFarland: From typing Nixon’s intel briefs to Trump’s National Security Council

[02:15] Early days at the White House and Clare Boothe Luce encounter

[03:45] Writing Reagan’s Star Wars speech — and being in the Oval Office

[05:45] How that one speech broke the Soviet Union

[06:45] Trump vs. Reagan: Who truly reshaped U.S. defense?

[08:00] Understanding the Iran threat — and Trump’s bunker buster strategy

[10:30] The truth about Israel, October 7, and what the media won’t show you

[13:45] Iran’s decades-long war cry: Death to Israel, Death to America

[15:00] “The greatest threat to America is… us.”

[16:15] How Trump is reviving American pride — and why it matters

[17:45] America First doesn’t mean America Alone

[20:15] What Gen Z needs to know about courage, clarity, and leadership

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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The silence is breaking. In this powerful episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan dive into the stunning reversal from the University of Pennsylvania — a public apology, policy changes, and the erasure of a male swimmer’s records from the women’s board.

From personal trauma to national triumph, they dissect the cultural chaos surrounding women’s sports and celebrate the pivotal victories that are turning the tide. With new legislation on the horizon and the Supreme Court set to hear a major Title IX case, Riley and Paula issue a rallying cry: now is the time to stand for truth, fairness, and biological reality.

This isn’t just about politics. It’s about justice.

👇 SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro: Gen Z Unplugged DC Summit Series

00:34 – Riley & Paula on keeping men out of women’s sports

01:10 – University of Pennsylvania’s stunning apology & Title IX compliance

02:05 – Restoring records and federal funding negotiations

03:00 – Cultural chaos and the need for accountability

03:50 – Supreme Court takes on Title IX case

04:20 – New legislation to defend women’s sports

05:10 – The cultural shift: Even liberals are waking up

06:05 – Executive orders, legal wins, and what’s next

07:10 – A call to action for everyone — regardless of party or identity

08:00 – Hope for young women, and a message to the next generation

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.

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She walked into the White House with a notebook and conviction — and shook the room. Mary Margaret Olohan isn’t just reporting the news, she’s exposing the silence, breaking the narrative, and refusing to bow.

From homeschooling to headline-making, Mary Margaret opens up about how her faith shaped her fight, what legacy media won’t say about abortion and gender ideology, and why Gen Z girls are done playing nice.

00:00 – Why Mary Margaret Olohan is a Gen Z icon

01:00 – The Kavanaugh moment that changed everything

03:00 – Breaking into media with grit and grace

04:30 – Reporting on abortion, gender, and the stories no one else would

06:00 – Inside the White House press room: chaos, courage, and questions

10:00 – From viral moments to Air Force Two: journalism at the front lines

12:30 – Facing backlash — and not backing down

17:00 – Advice for young women who feel silenced

20:00 – How faith and homeschooling forged her fire

25:00 – What phones and social media are doing to girls

28:00 – The media’s toxic portrayal of womanhood

30:00 – Real love vs. TikTok fantasies

34:00 – Her dad’s advice: “The truth will set you free”

35:00 – Endurance, purpose, and living for something bigger

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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In this explosive episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Emily Jashinsky pulls back the curtain on the chaos Biden’s immigration policies unleashed — and the political and moral mess Trump now inherits. From cartel-fueled child labor rings to rogue judges blocking reform, we explore how deep the rot goes. Emily doesn't sugarcoat it: the culture must change before politics ever will.

She also dives into the real fight behind defunding Planned Parenthood, the illusion of "legal" migration, and why being logical — not emotional — is the only way forward.

Timestamps:

00:00 “The Big Beautiful Bill”: What’s really in it, and who had to compromise to get it passed

01:30 Why defunding Planned Parenthood is a symbolic win — but not a cultural shift

03:15 Rogue judges and the battle over federal power

04:00 The cultural crisis driving demand for Planned Parenthood

05:00 8+ million illegal immigrants: What happens now?

06:20 ICE raids, child labor, and the cartel cash pipeline

08:15 How Biden’s “legal” pathways fueled a humanitarian disaster

09:00 Why the right needs logic more than rage

10:00 Where to follow Emily

Want to see through the chaos? Tune in and unplug.

For more from Emily: 

After Party: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRmdj5PSPuTWRtqzqGpMLKg 

Undercurrents: https://www.youtube.com/@UCp8gH5eyQupeTPKuJu1VpGg 

Find her on X: https://x.com/emilyjashinsky?lang=en 

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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What happens when standing for truth makes you the enemy? When protecting women and defending the border are called radical acts? In this powerful episode, Problematic Women co-host and Daily Signal journalist Virginia Allen joins Gen Z Unplugged for a raw and riveting conversation. From the dusty roads of South Africa to the chaos at the U.S. border, Virginia unpacks how modern feminism betrayed women, how dating has turned into a numbers game, and why the loss of faith and gratitude may be the root of America’s unraveling.

If you've ever felt like the world has lost its grip on common sense—this one’s for you.

Because in an upside-down culture, telling the truth is the most rebellious thing you can do.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:20 Virginia Allen's Background and Career

02:48 Mission Work in South Africa

06:29 American Privilege and Societal Issues 

11:21 Journalism and Conservative Perspectives

13:38 Border Crisis: Then and Now 

22:05 Sanctuary Cities and Crime Rates

22:39 Spiritual Battle: Good vs. Evil

22:43 Media Bias and Political Polarization

23:30 Women's Rights and Abortion Debate

25:13 Common Sense in Politics

28:07 Dating Challenges for Gen Z

29:16 Online Dating Tips and Experiences

38:52 Professional Advice for Young Women in DC

41:52 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we expose the shocking reality behind today’s therapy programs — from sadomasochism in syllabi to affirming minors for gender transitions. Reacting to an interview with Naomi Epps Best on Allie Beth Stuckey’s "Relatable," we dive into the disturbing trend of sexually explicit and ideologically charged content infiltrating graduate-level counseling programs.

Why are Christian universities promoting BDSM as therapy prep? Why are future therapists being trained to affirm radical gender ideology — even for children? And most importantly, where can Gen Z women turn for real, truth-based mental health care?

If you think therapy is a safe space… think again.

00:34 Naomi's Shocking Experience in Therapy Program

01:25 Discussion on Human Sexuality Course

01:56 The Promotion of Depraved Behaviors in Therapy

04:29 Naomi's Struggle for Exemption

07:33 Therapy Culture and Ideological Capture

12:14 Personal Experiences and Broader Implications

19:20 Examples of Ideological Influence in Therapy Programs

26:23 The Crisis in the Therapy Field

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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Why are so many young people feeling isolated, anxious, and afraid to speak the truth? Former CIA analyst and author Stella Morabito reveals the terrifying strategy behind modern censorship, gender ideology, social media addiction, and cancel culture: the weaponization of loneliness.

In this explosive interview, Stella dives into:

How tyrants and regimes use fear and isolation to control the masses

The dark connection between identity politics, political correctness, and mob rule

The truth behind gender ideology, porn culture, and the destruction of family

COVID-19’s role as a “social engineering” experiment

Why Gen Z must break the spiral of silence—and how to do it

💥 This episode will open your eyes to how freedom is being quietly stripped away—and how YOU can push back.

📘 Grab Stella’s book The Weaponization of Loneliness and visit StellasBookClub.com

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:19 Stella's Background and Book Overview

02:34 Understanding the Weaponization of Loneliness

04:04 Historical Context and Modern Implications

06:23 Impact on Youth and Society

07:10 Gender Ideology and Hypersexualization

08:57 Social Media and Self-Censorship

22:53 COVID-19 and Enforced Isolation

30:39 Final Thoughts and Advice for Gen Z

33:45 Conclusion and Where to Find the Book, "The Weaponization of Loneliness"

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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From clueless celebrity takes on immigration and riots disguised as “peaceful protests” to Simone Biles turning on real women—and JoJo Siwa leaving the LGBTQ box behind—this episode pulls no punches. 💥

We react to viral videos and unravel the fake empathy, media lies, and cultural chaos Gen Z is tired of swallowing. From open borders to open confusion, this is your wake-up call.

Topics include:

00:00 Welcome to Gen Z Unplugged

00:48 Mass deportations & celebrity hypocrisy

04:31 Trump protests funded by elites

14:30 Debunking Misinformation on Citizenship

15:45 TikTok fearmongering vs. legal reality

18:06 Simone Biles vs. Riley Gaines: Who's really standing for women?

24:25 Simone Biles' Apology and Response

27:49 JoJo Siwa ditches the label—and the woke mob

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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In our debut episode, meet the hosts behind Gen Z Unplugged—a podcast for bold, conservative women. We share our stories, the mission of the Luce Center, and why Gen Z is ready to reject the feminist narrative. From faith to family to truth, this is your space to unplug from the noise and embrace a better path.

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women.  Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner.  Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

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