SNARK & AWE | The Kids Aren't Alright: What Is Wrong With Gen Z?!

The Don Lemon Show

18Hundred LLC.

Society & Culture, News

3.8 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Hey there, Lemon Nation! We’ve got something a little different for you today. The Don Lemon Show’s head writer Peter Rothpletz sits down with Cameron Kasky, host of The Bulwark’s “FY Pod,” for a sharp, no-holds-barred convo about one of the big political questions of the moment: Why are so many Gen Z voters drifting to the right? From TikTok to disillusionment, culture wars to economic fears, Peter and Cameron break it all down—with insight, humor, and a few spicy takes along the way. You’re not gonna want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey Harry.
0:00.7	Hello mate.
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0:16.3	Neil?
0:17.1	My name's not Neil.
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0:23.3	18 plus opt in and bet on any football marketing at odds of evens or greater no, cash out seven-day expiry terms and conditions apply at gamblerware.org. Hi, everyone. We have something very special for you this evening. Now, let me ask you a question, okay?
0:48.7	Were you shocked by the en rows that Donald Trump made with young people this past election?
0:56.3	I was a little bit, right? Remember,
1:01.0	I went out on the campaign trail? Are you surprised by just how Maga Curious Gen Z appears to be?
1:06.2	I was until I went out on the campaign trail. I do want to know why that's happening. So check out this conversation between two faces that all of you lemon heads will recognize. I'll see you soon.
1:11.6	Howdy folks, welcome to a special edition of the Don Lemon Show.
1:15.6	Obviously, I am not Don Lemon.
1:18.6	I'm Peter Rothplutz.
1:19.6	Some of you know me as the head writer here on the show,
1:22.6	and occasionally Don's sidekick.
1:24.6	We're doing something new on the channel.
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