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Young women are the story
And here's how to piss them off...
Nov 6
8 takeaways from the NYC mayoral race
Zohran Mamdani, ‘the cost of living crisis,’ and post-Oct 7 politics
Nov 4

October 2025

The Kalshi election
And the top 3 reasons Zohran Mamdani resonates with gen z
Oct 30
Twice as many young people say religion is gaining influence in American life
Plus: Gen Zers not using AI see it holding them back, a push for chatbot age verification, and passive news consumers.
Oct 28
BTS with Gen Z’s political power players
Aaron Parnas and CJ Pearson agree on more than you think.
Oct 23
Nearly half of high schoolers have had a relationship with AI or know someone who has
Plus: ‘Appstinence,’ Hot Girls for Cuomo, and the one place social media use is rising
Oct 21
Mixed signals
There are key inconsistencies in Gen Z habits — what they say they want in theory does not always align with how they act in practice.
Oct 16
Generation dupe
Plus the “new chill girls,” protests in Madagascar, and Instagram’s PG-13 mode.
Oct 14
Journalist vs. Creator
The line is blurrier than ever.
Oct 9
Gen Z's newsfeed: dancing to diplomacy
The "g-word" in Democratic politics, MAGA's mad at Zach Bryan, a Gen Alpha beauty brand, and an AI actress.
Oct 7
Live with Rachel Janfaza
A recording from Rachel Janfaza and Dr. Lucy McBride's live video
Oct 3
30:33
Inside the $2 Trillion Wellness Boom
How health and wellness is evolving for Gen Z women
Oct 1
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