GenZ Unplugged

About GenZ Unplugged

As a woman, you have been handed the culture’s manual for success. It tells you to replace timeless truth with radical ideology, equate abortion with freedom, and reject your desire for marriage and motherhood. At the Luce Center, we know the left’s promises of happiness and empowerment fall flat—leaving young women more anxious, confused, and unfulfilled than ever. On Gen Z Unplugged, we unplug from the culture’s constant stream of propaganda. Each episode dives into the issues that really matter to young women – faith, health, family, career, relationships, and more – through honest conversations grounded in conservative principles. We provide young women with an alternative to the feminist playbook—one that leads to genuine fulfillment and happiness. Episodes are released every Wednesday. Find Gen Z Unplugged on Spotify, Rumble, and Apple Podcasts for truth and reality amidst the cultural noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Clare Boothe Luce

Category

business · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Why Young People Are Saying No to Family — And How to Change It | Catherine Pakaluk (repost)

   Why are fewer young people choosing marriage and children—and what can we learn from those who swim against the tide? Economist and author Catherine Pakaluk joins us to share the story behind her groundbreaking book Hannah’s Children. From her personal journey as a young wife and mother of six overnight, to her research on the cultural and spiritual roots of declining birth rates, Catherine unpacks what it really means to see children as gifts rather than burdens. This conversation is raw, hopeful, and deeply countercultural—perfect for anyone wrestling with questions of calling, career, and family. 01:22 – Welcome and introduction to Catherine Pakaluk 02:22 – Why Hannah’s Children was written 04:22 – The birth rate crisis and cultural shifts in Gen Z 07:22 – Catherine’s personal story: marriage, family, and unexpected callings 13:22 – Balancing being a new wife and instant mother of six 18:22 – “Readiness” and why waiting for the “perfect moment” doesn’t work 23:22 – One child at a time: openness without numbers 25:22 – Money myths: why children aren’t “too expensive” 30:22 – The deeper reasons behind declining birth rates 37:22 – How faith and lived experience shape the desire for children 43:22 – Can the economy incentivize larger families? 48:22 – Marriage, career, and calling: why it’s not either/or 51:22 – Where to find Catherine’s work and a sneak peek at her upcoming project 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. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   She Escaped Socialism. Now She’s Warning Gen Z. (repost)

   Amira Hawat, a summer 2026 Luce Center intern, grew up in Venezuela surrounded by propaganda, corruption, blackouts, water shortages, and fear — but she didn’t fully realize how abnormal it was until she came to America. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Amira shares what it was like to leave Venezuela at 14, experience freedom for the first time, and watch young Americans romanticize the same ideology that destroyed her country. From writing essays by candlelight to seeing free speech treated like a crime, her story is a powerful reminder that freedom is fragile — and socialism is not the answer. 00:50 Meet Amira: Escaping Socialism 01:59 Growing Up Surrounded by Propaganda 03:14 Venezuela’s Breaking Point 04:31 Writing Essays by Candlelight 05:53 Seeing Corruption Up Close 08:00 The Venezuela Americans Don’t Imagine 12:05 Two Realities: Luxury Online, Suffering at Home 14:54 How Her Family Escaped to America 17:31 What Happens When You Speak Out 31:09 Why Socialism Is a Lie GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Erika Donalds: AI Won’t Steal Your Future—Bad Schools Will (repost)

   Erika Donalds joins Gen Z Unplugged to deliver a wake-up call on artificial intelligence, education, and the future of America. While many young people are being taught to fear AI, Erika argues it may be one of the greatest tools for opportunity, entrepreneurship, and learning—if we use it wisely. She also explains why parents must take back responsibility for teaching patriotism, civics, and truth at home, what’s really happening with the Department of Education, and why young women don’t need to wait until motherhood to start defending the next generation. --- Erika Donalds is the Founder of Education Freedom Foundation and Chairman of OptimaEd. Erika is a national expert on education policy and school choice, a frequent media commentator and speaker, and a seasoned business executive. --- 0:37 Intro 1:15 Why Gen Z Shouldn’t Fear AI 1:48 Students Are Being Lied To About AI 3:00 How Parents Can Teach Kids to Use AI Wisely 4:22 AI Needs Guardrails—Not Panic 5:13 Why AI Is the New Internet 6:51 Educators Must Adapt or Fail Students 8:28 America’s Civics Crisis Before the 250th 9:40 Patriotism Starts at Home 12:08 The Plan to Dismantle the Department of Education 14:58 How Young Women Can Defend Education Freedom 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. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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YouTube views

44,047

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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