Reasonably Optimistic

Gen Zers don’t cook. It’s costing them.

June 12, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Eating food cooked at home has traditionally been considered a cheaper option to ordering takeout. So why are so many in Gen Z choosing food away from home? Host Megan McArdle explores how convenience, changing expectations and the modern economy have transformed the way we eat.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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