Mainstream Media is Dead

Hailey and Michele dig into how social media has reshaped activism, news consumption, and the political expectations of Gen Z. They talk through the origins of Tech for Rights (an AI start-up cofounded by Michele), why so many young people feel politically homeless, and how the Republican Party's recent shifts are landing with first-time voters. The conversation moves from protests to ICE to the role of humor and community in keeping people engaged—highlighting just how much of modern politics is now happening online.