Nation Jul 08 Watch 8:38 Baby boomers on their role in social change and how luck affected their prosperity The COVID-19 shutdown and recession may have exacerbated an already growing division in popular culture between Millennials and baby boomers. On Wednesday, we heard from millennials. Tonight, we continue our look at generational tensions over economic disparities with perspective from… By Paul Solman, Maea Lenei Buhre, Frank Carlson
Arts Sep 21 Millennials ‘Can’t Even’ get ahead — they’re already too far behind Anne Helen Petersen’s new book “Can’t Even” interrogates the lies millennials were told about having it all. By Ko Bragg, The 19th
Health Sep 11 A majority of young Americans say they’ve felt isolated amid COVID-19 In the midst of the pandemic, young adults are navigating life transitions such as starting college and finding jobs, all without being able to experience normal social activities that might be especially essential for people who are less likely to… By Associated Press
Health Aug 12 Watch 7:07 Young people are still going out, despite rising rates of coronavirus hospitalization Young people are making up a large proportion of the new coronavirus infections being seen across the U.S. In some states, such as Arizona and Florida, people under 45 account for more than half of all cases. Doctors are warning… By Stephanie Sy, Gretchen Frazee
Aug 04 Millennials report more stress than older Americans during pandemic By Gretchen Frazee Young Americans are reporting high levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted by job loss or fears that their loved ones might become seriously ill. Continue reading
Mar 17 Government issues historic restrictions amid virus outbreak By Tim Sullivan, Chris Rugaber, Associated Press The official reaction to the coronavirus emergency varied dramatically from place to place in the U.S., despite new, more urgent warnings from the Trump administration, which called on Americans not to gather in groups of more than 10 and advised… Continue reading
Feb 17 Have helicopter parents changed how companies attract employees? By Courtney Vinopal Several companies have started hosting these events in an effort to better attract and retain millennial hires. Why? Many young professionals seem to value a different kind of close relationship with their parents than previous generations. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 7:49 Millennials are leaving organized religion. Here’s where some are finding community By Cat Wise, Kira Wakeam The American religious landscape has changed dramatically over the past several decades. While regular church, synagogue and mosque attendance has been on the decline since the late 1970s, a Pew Research Center study this year has found that the biggest… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 6:53 Why millennials are increasingly choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle By Hari Sreenivasan, Rachel Wellford Millennials are increasingly reevaluating their relationship with alcohol. A movement known as “sober curious” is gaining popularity with these young adults, who are questioning both the physical effects of alcohol and the way drinking is ingrained in American culture. And… Continue watching