The Oprah Podcast

How to Get Along When Every Generation Thinks Differently

August 18, 2026·56 min·5-min readroundtableculture
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For the first time in history, seven generations coexist—Silent, Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, Alphas, and emerging youth—each shaped by distinct technological, economic, and cultural forces. The core generational divide centers on evolving definitions of work, communication, and id

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Guest

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Jean Twenge

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People

Oprah WinfreyJean TwengeAmanda SchneiderMelani Sanders

Books

Generationsby Jean TwengeWork for What's Nextby Amanda SchneiderThe Official We Do Not Care Club Handbookby Melani Sanders

Topics

Future Of WorkInequalityMental HealthParentingPop CultureSocial Media Marketing

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