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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 53 MIN

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are We Overcomplicating Love and Sex?

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Forget "happily ever after." As marriage and birth rates fall, young adults have less sex, and assumptions about love and commitment are being challenged. In this episode of “Generational Divides,” Reason editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together a Gen X-er, a Millennial, and a Gen Z-er to debate these questions about intimacy and love in the 21st century: Should Gen Z have more sex? Is monogamy overrated? Should people have more babies?  For Gen X: James J. Sexton, Divorce Lawyer and Author of "How to Stay in Love"  For Millennials: Carolyn Gorman, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute  For Gen Z: Malavika Kannan, Author and Writer of the "Quarter Life Crisis" Substack  Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large at Reason, is the guest moderator.  Join the conversation on Substack—share your perspective on this episode and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated insights from our debaters, moderators, and staff.  Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and TikTok to stay connected with our mission and ongoing debates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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