World Sep 14 The key issues that drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government By Lisa Desjardins, Satvi Sunkara
Economy Jul 05 Watch 7:43 What’s behind a thrifting boom among American shoppers While thrift stores are nothing new, they’re becoming more popular as shoppers deal with rising costs of living and even in some cases earn a living as resellers. The secondhand clothing industry is projected to grow about three times faster… By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela
Economy Jun 07 Watch 4:44 Texas school finds valuable classroom inside a food truck At this time of year, there’s a question on the minds of parents and teachers: what did you learn this year? Students at a school in Austin, Texas had a chance to hone their financial and leadership skills by running… By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela
Education Mar 15 Watch 6:02 Why many in Gen Z are ditching college for training in skilled trades As the average cost of college in the United States soars, more young people are being drawn to skilled trades. It’s part of a career rethink among members of Gen Z, who have been called the “toolbelt generation.” Special correspondent… By Christopher Booker
Politics Oct 25 Watch 8:38 North Carolina’s Gen Z voters could be deciding factor in who wins the state Recent polls show Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by double digits among voters under the age of 30. But underneath that data lies important signals about the gender divide and the issues that matter to young… By Laura Barrón-López, Ian Couzens
Oct 02 Watch 8:06 As Gen Z overtakes boomers in the workforce, a look at the changing perspectives on jobs By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran This year, members of Generation Z, those born after 1997, are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the workforce for the first time. They bring with them, like past generations, different expectations, attitudes toward upper management and views on the… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 5:56 New book explores how Gen Z’s politics differ from previous generations By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Claire Mufson In the last three elections, voter turnout hit record highs among those born after 1997. This year, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are heavily courting this generation. A new book, “The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters… Continue watching
Jul 27 ‘Gen Z feels the Kamalove’: Youth-led groups see surge of energy around Harris campaign By Christine Fernando, Associated Press With Biden out of the race, many youth-led progressive organizations are now hoping Harris can overcome his faltering support among Gen Z and harness a new explosion of energy among young voters. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 5:35 After a decades-long decline in teen employment, Gen Z is reversing the trend By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant The latest jobs report showed an unexpected surge in hiring. The leisure and hospitality sector has been growing at a steady clip and added over 42,000 jobs, an encouraging prospect for teenagers looking for a job this summer. After a… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 6:47 Why young Americans are pushing for climate change to be taught in schools By Laura Barrón-López, Andrew Corkery As the planet warms and sea levels rise, eighty-five percent of Generation Z is concerned about climate change, according to a January Marist poll. In response, states like California, Connecticut and New Jersey are teaching kids about climate change in… Continue watching