Why Gen Z Brings Mom to the Job Interview

A growing number of young workers are bringing parents into job interviews, salary talks, workplace conflicts, and even calls to the boss. Austin Petersen digs into helicopter parenting, Gen Z's struggle with independence, and what employers say is happening in the workplace. He also examines a major campus free-speech survey and the widening tolerance gap between students. Camilia Peterson joins the show to explain why Missouri voters overwhelmingly rejected an income-tax phaseout, how unions and ballot language shaped the result, and whether reformers will try again. This commute-friendly audio edition removes stream setup, visual-only material, sales pitches, bonus-content mechanics, and breaks. Follow Wake Up America on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so the next edition is waiting for you.