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by Clare Boothe Luce
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.<p style='color:gre
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- 3 days ago38 min
She Escaped Socialism. Now She’s Warning Gen Z.
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 Socialism01:59 Growing Up Surrounded by Propaganda03:14 Venezuela’s Breaking Point04:31 Writing Essays by Candlelight05:53 Seeing Corruption Up Close08:00 The Venezuela Americans Don’t Imagine12:05 Two Realities: Luxury Online, Suffering at Home14:54 How Her Family Escaped to America17:31 What Happens When You Speak Out31:09 Why Socialism Is a LieAmira is a 2026 Luce Center intern.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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago32 min
Gen Z Is More Connected Than Ever… So Why Are We So Lonely?
Gen Z was promised endless connection—Snapchat, Instagram, Zoom, dating apps, group chats, and constant access to everyone we know. So why does this generation feel more isolated than ever?In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack the loneliness epidemic: how screens replaced real friendship, why COVID made isolation feel normal, how self-checkout and QR codes made us avoid basic human interaction, and why Gen Z may have to relearn the lost art of simply talking to people.00:52 — Why Gen Z Loneliness Is Getting Worse02:47 — The Technology That “Connected” Us Started Tearing Us Apart04:56 — The Shocking Loneliness Statistics Among Gen Z07:42 — How COVID Trained a Generation to Live Online09:34 — Why In-Person Connection Changes Your Biology13:08 — Are We Forgetting That We’re Embodied People?15:10 — When Phones Become a “Pseudo Sibling”18:51 — Why We’re Scared to Talk to Real People in Public22:52 — The College Cafeteria Test: Everyone Is Looking Down27:12 — The Anxious Generation and the Childhood We Lost31:17 — How Gen Z Can Start Rebuilding Real CommunityGenZ 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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Is AI Making Gen Z Smarter—or Stealing Our Ability to Think?
AI is everywhere—from classrooms and workplaces to Google searches, social media posts, and even the way we brainstorm, write, and create. But Gen Z seems caught in a strange contradiction: we use AI constantly, yet many of us are anxious about where it’s taking us.In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Catherine and Rachel unpack why Gen Z is both the first generation to grow up with AI and one of the first to push back against it. From “analog bags” and grandma hobbies to AI-written posts, brain rot, creativity, and the fear of a robot-run future, this conversation asks the question everyone should be asking: Are we using AI as a tool—or letting it think for us? 1:02 — Why Gen Z Has to Answer the AI Question1:56 — Can We Still Tell What’s Real?3:42 — Star Wars, Humanoid Robots, and a Future That Feels Too Real4:47 — Half of Gen Z Uses AI—So Why Do So Many Want the Past Back?5:28 — The Lost Childhood Gen Z Still Longs For7:28 — Why Nostalgia, Vintage Trends, and “Analog” Living Are Coming Back8:31 — The Rise of Analog Bags and Grandma Hobbies9:48 — Thousands of Students Boo AI at Graduation12:32 — Is AI Damaging Creativity and Making Us Mentally Lazy?21:34 — The Biggest Difference Between Google and AI: Thinking vs. Being Thought ForGenZ 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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago40 min
Fear, Isolation, and the Fight for Our Minds with Stella Morabito (Repost)
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 massesThe dark connection between identity politics, political correctness, and mob ruleThe truth behind gender ideology, porn culture, and the destruction of familyCOVID-19’s role as a “social engineering” experimentWhy 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.com00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:19 Stella's Background and Book Overview02:34 Understanding the Weaponization of Loneliness04:04 Historical Context and Modern Implications06:23 Impact on Youth and Society07:10 Gender Ideology and Hypersexualization08:57 Social Media and Self-Censorship22:53 COVID-19 and Enforced Isolation30:39 Final Thoughts and Advice for Gen Z33:45 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. 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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 13, 202637 min
The Pen, The Press Room, and The Fight for What’s Real with Mary Margaret Olohan (repost)
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 icon01:00 – The Kavanaugh moment that changed everything03:00 – Breaking into media with grit and grace04:30 – Reporting on abortion, gender, and the stories no one else would06:00 – Inside the White House press room: chaos, courage, and questions10:00 – From viral moments to Air Force Two: journalism at the front lines12:30 – Facing backlash — and not backing down17:00 – Advice for young women who feel silenced20:00 – How faith and homeschooling forged her fire25:00 – What phones and social media are doing to girls28:00 – The media’s toxic portrayal of womanhood30:00 – Real love vs. TikTok fantasies34:00 – Her dad’s advice: “The truth will set you free”35:00 – Endurance, purpose, and living for something biggerGenZ 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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 6, 202647 min
Counteract USA: From One “Yes” to a Nationwide Movement
It started with a hard “yes” in the middle of doubt—and turned into something no one expected.In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we sit down with Abigail DeJarnatt and Allie Paris of Counteract USA to unpack the unexpected story behind a movement that’s reaching young people across the country. What started with one reluctant “yes” quickly turned into something much bigger—answering a question so many are afraid to ask: why is Gen Z walking away from faith?From losing friends to deconstruction, to wrestling with calling, identity, and purpose, this conversation dives into the real tension young Christians are facing today. But it doesn’t stop there—this is also about rebuilding: forming bold community, speaking truth with courage, and living out faith when it actually costs something.If you’ve ever felt alone in what you believe—or unsure how to stand firm in today’s culture—this episode is for you.—Abigail founded Counteract USA in June 2021 in Northwest Arkansas after watching her peers in Gen Z struggle with hopelessness and the deconstruction of their faith. Though once in pursuit of a career as a professional choreographer, God changed the calling on Abigail’s life and ignited a passion within her to equip her generation of Christians to stand upon the truth of the Word of God and counteract the narratives of our culture with the hope of the gospel of Jesus.—Allie joined Counteract USA in 2021, quickly realizing that taking Counteract USA from an idea to an organization was exactly what God was calling her to–what stood out to her about Counteract USA is that the gospel was the “why” behind every meeting and conversation. Based in Northwest Arkansas, Allie continues to make it “happen,” serving Counteract USA tirelessly to reach her generation for Christ. —1:16 — Welcome + Meet Counteract USA2:11 — The Moment Everything Changed: Friends Leaving the Faith3:34 — Why Cultural Issues Are Actually Spiritual Battles4:16 — Discovering the Answers Were Always in Scripture5:21 — Running from the Calling (and Why It Didn’t Work)6:36 — Surrendering the Plan: Career, Relationship, Everything7:44 — Starting Over—and Finding Unexpected Peace9:14 — “You’re the Only One”: The Isolation of Gen Z Christians10:14 — From Conversations to Community11:16 — When the Movement Became Bigger Than ExpectedLearn more about Counteract USA here: https://counteractusa.org/ 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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 29, 202621 min
The Mom Who Took on the Education Machine — with Erika Donalds - Episode 28 (repost)
What would make a successful finance executive walk away from it all to fight for America’s kids? Erika Donalds did exactly that. When her son came home miserable from school, she discovered a broken system—and made it her mission to change it.In this powerful episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Erika shares how one mom’s love turned into a nationwide movement for school choice and education freedom. From battling bureaucrats to building better schools, she reveals how faith, family, and fierce determination can take on even the biggest machine. Founder and Chairman of OptimaEd and Chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity. Erika is a national expert on education policy and school choice, a frequent media commentator and speaker, and a seasoned business executive. 01:30 – Erika Donalds shares how her faith and family shaped her calling to fight for education freedom.02:53 – From college sweethearts to changemakers: how Erika and Byron Donalds built a mission from humble beginnings.04:33 – When her son’s school labeled him the problem, Erika refused to listen—and discovered the power of school choice.06:05 – The moment everything changed: a miserable child, a leap of faith, and a mom on a mission.07:35 – What school choice actually means—and why it’s revolutionizing education across America.09:05 – How parents can take back control: education freedom explained in plain terms.10:35 – Why Erika no longer trusts the public school system—and what she’s seen from the inside.12:05 – Fighting misinformation: when people say school choice “defunds” public schools.13:35 – The surprising truth: public school teachers are the biggest supporters of school choice.15:05 – Homeschool, charter, hybrid—how the Donalds family has tried it all.16:41 – Erika’s message to moms: “If your child is miserable, that’s not God’s plan.”18:01 – What to do if you’re stuck in a bad school district—and how to find better options.19:41 – “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”: Erika’s challenge to moms to put their kids first.21:13 – The myth of “having it all”: how Erika learned to reorder her life around faith and family.23:11 – Leaving a corporate career to follow God’s plan—how risk turned into purpose.24:55 – The importance of setting boundaries, priorities, and putting family above ambition.26:43 – Erika’s advice to young advocates: why showing up at school board meetings still matters.28:19 – Why every taxpayer—parent or not—has “skin in the game” for education.30:09 – The First Amendment, civics, and what too many Americans have forgotten.32:00 – How Erika is helping lead America’s 250th civics revival with Turning Point, Hillsdale, and others.33:55 – “If you don’t know your rights, you can’t defend them.” Why civics education matters now more than ever.35:57 – Erika’s final message to young women: stay rooted in God’s Word and your priorities.37:41 – The power of sisterhood, faith, and finding your calling with like-minded women. 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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 22, 202636 min
How a Calling Turned Into Hot Mess, Holy Heart with Lauren Krage and Alexandra Hershenov
What starts as a quiet nudge can turn into something much bigger.In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, two college students share how an unexpected calling—one they initially felt completely unready for—led to the creation of their podcast, Hot Mess, Holy Heart. From navigating loneliness on campus to wrestling with doubt, social media pressure, and the search for real purpose, their story is both honest and deeply relatable.This conversation dives into what it actually looks like to pursue faith in a generation overwhelmed by noise—and why more young women are starting to look for something deeper.If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt spiritually stuck, or wondered if you’re ready for what God might be asking of you—this episode is for you.1:03 — Meet Alex & Lauren + Their Unexpected College Journeys1:44 — Feeling Called Somewhere You Didn’t Expect2:43 — Introducing Hot Mess, Holy Heart4:13 — “I Loved the Church More Than God” — A Faith Wake-Up Call5:18 — From Doubt to Discovering a Calling7:03 — “This Is the Person” — How Their Partnership Began11:43 — Getting Out of a Spiritual Rut (Practical Advice)13:44 — Social Media, Comparison, and Finding Your Worth19:57 — The Loneliness Epidemic in College Life24:03 — Is the Gen Z Faith Revival Actually Real?Follow Lauren and Alex on their new podcast @hotmessholyheart on YouTube and Instagram!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 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.<p style='color:gre
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