What is My Gen Z Friend Even Saying?

Racial disparities in kidney transplants have been a persistent problem, but a change to a key algorithm that measures kidney function is yielding important progress. Anil Oza, a reporter for Stat News, and LaVarne Burton, president and CEO of the American Kidney Fund, explain the science and what it means for Black patients. GBH reporter Jeremy Siegel got inside an air traffic control simulator recently, while reporting on a program that recruits and trains people for a critical role. He takes us behind-the-scenes of job that – turns out – is an ideal fit for young gamers. If the Gen Zers in your life are speaking a language you don’t understand, take heart. Linguist Nicole Holliday and New York Times columnist Sam Corbin teach Edgar about Gen Z slang — where it comes from, how words travel, when words die.---------Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.

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Racial disparities in kidney transplants have been a persistent problem, but a change to a key algorithm that measures kidney function is yielding important progress. Anil Oza, a reporter for Stat News, and LaVarne Burton, president and CEO of the American Kidney Fund, explain the science and what it means for Black patients. GBH reporter Jeremy Siegel got inside an air traffic control simulator recently, while reporting on a program that recruits and trains people for a critical role. He takes us behind-the-scenes of job that – turns out – is an ideal fit for young gamers. If the Gen Zers in your life are speaking a language you don’t understand, take heart. Linguist Nicole Holliday and New York Times columnist Sam Corbin teach Edgar about Gen Z slang — where it comes from, how words travel, when words die. --------- Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.