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GenZ Unplugged
by Clare Boothe Luce
As a woman, you have been handed the culture’s manual for success. It tells you to replace timeless truth with radical ideology, equate abortion with freedom, and reject your desire for marriage and motherhood. At the Luce Center, we know the left’s promises of happiness and empowerment fall flat—leaving young women more anxious, confused, and unfulfilled than ever. On Gen Z Unplugged, we unplug from the culture’s constant stream of propaganda. Each episode dives into the issues that really matter to young women – faith, health, family, career, relationships, and more – through honest conversations grounded in conservative principles. We provide young women with an alternative to the feminist playbook—one that leads to genuine fulfillment and happiness. Episodes are released every Wednesday. Find Gen Z Unplugged on Spotify, Rumble, and Apple Podcasts for truth and reality amidst the cultural noise. <p style='color:gre
Episodes
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How a Calling Turned Into Hot Mess, Holy Heart - Episode 44 (repost)
What starts as a quiet nudge can turn into something much bigger. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, two college students share how an unexpected calling—one they initially felt completely unready for—led to the creation of their podcast, Hot Mess, Holy Heart. From navigating loneliness on…
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Why Young People Are Saying No to Family — And How to Change It | Catherine Pakaluk (repost)
Why are fewer young people choosing marriage and children—and what can we learn from those who swim against the tide? Economist and author Catherine Pakaluk joins us to share the story behind her groundbreaking book Hannah’s Children. From her personal journey as a young wife and mother of six...
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She Escaped Socialism. Now She’s Warning Gen Z. (repost)
Amira Hawat, a summer 2026 Luce Center intern, grew up in Venezuela surrounded by propaganda, corruption, blackouts, water shortages, and fear — but she didn’t fully realize how abnormal it was until she came to America. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Amira shares what it was like to leave...
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Erika Donalds: AI Won’t Steal Your Future—Bad Schools Will (repost)
Erika Donalds joins Gen Z Unplugged to deliver a wake-up call on artificial intelligence, education, and the future of America. While many young people are being taught to fear AI, Erika argues it may be one of the greatest tools for opportunity, entrepreneurship, and learning—if we use it…
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She Was 23 in the White House Briefing Room — Reagan Reese on Staying Grounded (repost)
At just 23 years old, Reagan Reese became one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room — and she had no idea if she was ready. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Reagan shares how she went from Hillsdale College to The Daily Caller, what it’s really like covering the White…
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Counteract USA: From One “Yes” to a Nationwide Movement (repost)
It started with a hard “yes” in the middle of doubt—and turned into something no one expected. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we sit down with Abigail DeJarnatt and Allie Paris of Counteract USA to unpack the unexpected story behind a movement that’s reaching young people across the country....
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What College Won’t Teach You About Conservatism | Joelle Webb
What happens when a college student can take an entire class on Marxism—but struggles to find courses on Locke, Burke, or the ideas behind America’s founding? Author Joelle Webb joins Gen Z Unplugged to explain why that experience inspired her to write Conserving Truth, how political philosophy…
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What a Journalist Learned about Crypto | Natalie Brunell Explains (repost)
Is the American dream slipping away — or were we never told how the system really works? In this episode, we sit down with journalist and author Natalie Brunell to talk about why so many young people feel like they can’t get ahead… and why the problem might be deeper than politics. From growing…
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Career or Family? Alexis Lange on Why Women Don’t Have to Choose
Can young women build meaningful careers without sacrificing faith, family, or motherhood? Alexis Lange believes the answer is yes—and she grew up watching it happen. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, 2026 Luce Center summer intern Alexis Lange shares how her patriotic upbringing, Benedictine...
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AI Is Taking Over: Wynton Hall on Jobs, China & the Fight for Control
AI isn’t just changing how we work—it could reshape politics, education, relationships, national security, and even how we understand what it means to be human. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Wynton Hall, author of Code Red: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI, breaks down...
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Gen Z Wants Out: Why the Digital World Is Failing Us with Anastasia Leffas
Gen Z is more connected than any generation in history—so why are young people desperate to escape the digital world? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we introduce our new host, Anastasia Leffas. She shares how faith, family, mentorship, and conservative community shaped her worldview—and why...
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She Refused to Stay Silent at Vanderbilt
Alena entered Vanderbilt expecting to find a more conservative environment in Tennessee—but instead, she often felt alone in her beliefs and hesitant to speak openly in class. Now a Summer 2026 Luce Center intern, she reflects on how her faith gave her the courage to challenge political...
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Erika Donalds: AI Won’t Steal Your Future—Bad Schools Will
Erika Donalds joins Gen Z Unplugged to deliver a wake-up call on artificial intelligence, education, and the future of America. While many young people are being taught to fear AI, Erika argues it may be one of the greatest tools for opportunity, entrepreneurship, and learning—if we use it…
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Alex Clark: God Said “No”… Then It All Made Sense
Alex Clark is engaged — but her love story didn’t come without years of waiting, heartbreak, and wondering why God kept closing the door. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Alex opens up about meeting her fiancé, preparing for marriage in a season of singleness, and why young women shouldn’t…
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She Was 23 in the White House Briefing Room — Reagan Reese on Staying Grounded
At just 23 years old, Reagan Reese became one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room — and she had no idea if she was ready. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Reagan shares how she went from Hillsdale College to The Daily Caller, what it’s really like covering the White…
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Fireside Chat with Leah Campos and Reagan Reese | 2026 DC Summit
Leah Francis Campos was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate on October 8, 2025, to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Ambassador Campos is committed to deepening the relationship between the United States and the Dominican Republic,...
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The Mother Who Fought Big Pharma — Liz Wheeler on Faith, Courage & Raising Lionhearts (Repost)
Liz Wheeler’s fire didn’t begin on a political debate stage — it sparked in a hospital room. A young athlete, a terrifying diagnosis, and a mother who refused to let the system decide her daughter’s fate. In this powerful conversation, Liz reveals how God redirected her passion from the pool to...
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She Hid Her Conservative Views to Survive College
At Tulane University, Juliana learned that expressing the “wrong” opinion could cost her friendships, leadership positions, and reputation. The 2026 Luce Center intern opens up about campus censorship, being sidelined in hockey, the fight to protect women’s sports, and how faith helped her...
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She Escaped Socialism. Now She’s Warning Gen Z.
Amira Hawat, a summer 2026 Luce Center intern, grew up in Venezuela surrounded by propaganda, corruption, blackouts, water shortages, and fear — but she didn’t fully realize how abnormal it was until she came to America. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Amira shares what it was like to leave...
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Gen Z Is More Connected Than Ever… So Why Are We So Lonely?
Gen Z was promised endless connection—Snapchat, Instagram, Zoom, dating apps, group chats, and constant access to everyone we know. So why does this generation feel more isolated than ever? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack the loneliness epidemic: how screens replaced real…
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Is AI Making Gen Z Smarter—or Stealing Our Ability to Think?
AI is everywhere—from classrooms and workplaces to Google searches, social media posts, and even the way we brainstorm, write, and create. But Gen Z seems caught in a strange contradiction: we use AI constantly, yet many of us are anxious about where it’s taking us. In this episode of Gen Z...
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Fear, Isolation, and the Fight for Our Minds with Stella Morabito (Repost)
Why are so many young people feeling isolated, anxious, and afraid to speak the truth? Former CIA analyst and author Stella Morabito reveals the terrifying strategy behind modern censorship, gender ideology, social media addiction, and cancel culture: the weaponization of loneliness. In this...
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The Pen, The Press Room, and The Fight for What’s Real with Mary Margaret Olohan (repost)
She walked into the White House with a notebook and conviction — and shook the room. Mary Margaret Olohan isn’t just reporting the news, she’s exposing the silence, breaking the narrative, and refusing to bow. From homeschooling to headline-making, Mary Margaret opens up about how her faith…
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Counteract USA: From One “Yes” to a Nationwide Movement
It started with a hard “yes” in the middle of doubt—and turned into something no one expected. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we sit down with Abigail DeJarnatt and Allie Paris of Counteract USA to unpack the unexpected story behind a movement that’s reaching young people across the country....
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The Mom Who Took on the Education Machine — with Erika Donalds - Episode 28 (repost)
What would make a successful finance executive walk away from it all to fight for America’s kids? Erika Donalds did exactly that. When her son came home miserable from school, she discovered a broken system—and made it her mission to change it. In this powerful episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Erika...
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How a Calling Turned Into Hot Mess, Holy Heart with Lauren Krage and Alexandra Hershenov
What starts as a quiet nudge can turn into something much bigger. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, two college students share how an unexpected calling—one they initially felt completely unready for—led to the creation of their podcast, Hot Mess, Holy Heart. From navigating loneliness on…
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Pills, Profits, and Processed Lies — Alex Clark Unplugs from the System (Repost)
In this raw and emotional episode of GenZ Unplugged, Alex Clark opens up about the loss of Charlie Kirk, the health lies that woke her up, and how Gen Z can honor his legacy by living with conviction. From exposing how Big Pharma misled women for decades to calling out the Church’s silence on...
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They Twisted Her Words—Now Isabel Brown Sets the Record Straight
What happens when a viral clip gets taken completely out of context? In today’s episode, we break down the backlash against Isabel Brown after her CPAC speech sparked outrage on The View. Critics say her message was reckless—but is that actually what she said? We play the original clip, unpack…
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The Lies Gen Z Keeps Believing (And Why They’re Holding You Back)
What if everything you’ve been told about your 20s… is wrong? From “find your dream job immediately” to “avoid commitment” to “follow your feelings,” today’s culture is feeding Gen Z a set of ideas that sound freeing—but often leave you stuck, anxious, and directionless. In this episode of Gen Z...
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How Christian Women Can Save The World | Kimberly Begg
In this powerful lecture at Grove City College, Kimberly Begg — president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women — explains why modern feminism has left a generation more anxious, lonely, and confused than ever before, and why the answer isn’t going backward, but rediscovering the...
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The System Is Broken — Can Bitcoin Save Gen Z’s Future? | Natalie Brunell Explains
Is the American dream slipping away — or were we never told how the system really works? In this episode, we sit down with journalist, author, and Bitcoin advocate Natalie Brunell to talk about why so many young people feel like they can’t get ahead… and why the problem might be deeper than...
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She Walked Away From the FBI — And Exposed What Was Really Happening Inside
What does it take to walk away from one of the most powerful institutions in America? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack the story of former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker—a decorated investigator who worked on nationally significant cases including the Parkland school shooting, the...
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Communism Promises Everything — But Here’s What It Actually Takes
Communism is often sold as a vision of equality, fairness, and security for everyone. But what does it actually require to work? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack the promises behind communist and socialist ideas that are gaining popularity with young Americans—and the realities that...
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The Good Life
What if everything culture told you about “success” was backwards? In this powerful summit talk, Lauren Husman dismantles the modern feminist script that says career over family, independence over intimacy, and ambition over motherhood is the only path to happiness. From a viral ad that erased a...
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Hillary Clinton vs. Allie Beth Stuckey: Is “Toxic Empathy” the Real Culture War?
When Hillary Clinton writes about Allie Beth Stuckey in The Atlantic, you know something bigger is happening. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack Clinton’s viral article attacking the idea of “toxic empathy” — a phrase Stuckey has popularized to describe what happens when compassion is...
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Roses, Rom-Coms & Real Standards | A Valentine’s Day Conversation
Happy early Valentine’s Day from Gen Z Unplugged 💌 In this fun and thoughtful Valentine’s special, we’re talking everything from dreamy date ideas and “talking stage” confusion to healthy standards and our favorite conservative couples. We share practical (and realistic) dating advice for Gen Z...
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Resume Goals vs. Eternal Goals: What Are You Really Building in 2026?
As a new year unfolds, it’s easy to obsess over résumés, productivity hacks, fitness milestones, and the next big achievement. But what if we’re asking the wrong questions altogether? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Hannah Faulkner joins the conversation to unpack what it actually means to…
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When Title IX Gets Twisted: The Fight to Save Women’s Sports
Title IX was created to protect women—our opportunities, our safety, and our right to fair competition. But in 2026, we’re watching it be used against the very girls it was meant to defend. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we break down what’s really happening with the Supreme Court’s latest...
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Why We Changed Our Workday—and Had Our Most Successful Year Ever
What if productivity, creativity, and personal fulfillment didn’t have to compete? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we share the unique work system we use at the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women—and why it’s led to our most successful year to date. We break down how…
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From Doomscrolling to Dating: Our Unfiltered Ins & Outs for 2026
Welcome back to Gen Z Unplugged. Today, we’re jumping on one of the internet’s biggest trends and taking it way deeper than TikTok ever could: our Ins and Outs for 2026. From fashion and food to dating, tech, culture, and mindset, we’re breaking down what we’re officially leaving behind—and what…
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Beyond Girlboss vs. Tradwife - How Gen Z Women Are Changing the Rules
Gen Z women aren’t buying the old narrative anymore. The pressure to choose between career-maxing “girlboss” culture or hyper-domestic “tradwife” ideals never fit who we actually are — and now, even the Wall Street Journal is noticing. In this episode, we break down the WSJ feature on the Luce...
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Women's Hidden Convictions and the Courage to Speak with Kimberly Begg and Conversatio
Attorney and author Kimberly Begg, president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women and author of Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage, joins our host—a Belmont Abbey College criminal justice professor and fellow attorney—to discuss how to form courageous young...
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The Mom Who Took on the Education Machine — with Erika Donalds
What would make a successful finance executive walk away from it all to fight for America’s kids? Erika Donalds did exactly that. When her son came home miserable from school, she discovered a broken system—and made it her mission to change it. In this powerful episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Erika...
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Isabel Brown: She Was Studying to Be a Surgeon—Until This Woke Lie Changed Everything
Before she became one of Gen Z’s boldest conservative voices, Isabel Brown was a college student preparing for medical school. But when her professors began denying basic biology, everything she believed about truth—and courage—was put to the test. From being doxxed and threatened on campus to...
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Inside Trump’s Secret Peace Deal & The Fight to Save America’s Future with KT McFarland
What if the most controversial president in modern history pulled off the impossible—peace in the Middle East, safety at home, and a generation ready to rebuild America’s strength? Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland joins Gen Z Unplugged to reveal the untold story behind Trump’s...
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Pills, Profits, and Processed Lies — Alex Clark Unplugs from the System
In this raw and emotional episode of GenZ Unplugged, Alex Clark opens up about the loss of Charlie Kirk, the health lies that woke her up, and how Gen Z can honor his legacy by living with conviction. From exposing how Big Pharma misled women for decades to calling out the Church’s silence on...
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The Mother Who Fought Big Pharma — Liz Wheeler on Faith, Courage & Raising Lionhearts
Liz Wheeler’s fire didn’t begin on a political debate stage — it sparked in a hospital room. A young athlete, a terrifying diagnosis, and a mother who refused to let the system decide her daughter’s fate. In this powerful conversation, Liz reveals how God redirected her passion from the pool to...
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Finding Truth in a Noisy World: Reagan Conrad on Faith, Courage & Culture
Hosts Catherine Hendershott and Hannah Faulkner sit down with Reagan Conrad, host and producer at The Daily Wire, for a conversation that dives deep into faith, culture, and calling. Reagan opens up about her unexpected path from journalism to The Comment Section, what it means to stand for truth...
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Know Your Worth: The Standards Women Should Hold for Themselves
After their viral conversation on standards women should have for men, the hosts turn the spotlight inward — what standards should women hold for themselves? From self-respect and confidence to balancing independence and interdependence, this conversation challenges Gen Z women to build...
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Conservative & Chic: How the Luce Center Empowers the Next Generation of Women
What does it mean to be a conservative woman today—rooted in faith, family, and purpose? Nicole Cleveland sits down with our favorite Lauren Husmann, Chief of Staff at the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, to explore the legacy of Clare Boothe Luce, the Center’s mission, and how it...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As a woman, you have been handed the culture’s manual for success.
It tells you to replace timeless truth with radical ideology, equate abortion with freedom, and reject your desire for marriage and motherhood.
At the Luce Center, we know the left’s promises of happiness and empowerment fall flat—leaving young women more anxious, confused, and unfulfilled than ever.
On Gen Z Unplugged, we unplug from the culture’s constant stream of propaganda. Each episode dives into the issues that really matter to young women – faith, health, family, career, relationships, and more – through honest conversations grounded in conservative principles. We provide young women with an alternative to the feminist playbook—one that leads to genuine fulfillment and happiness.
Episodes are released every Wednesday. Find Gen Z Unplugged on Spotify, Rumble, and Apple Podcasts for truth and reality amidst the cultural noise.
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As a woman, you have been handed the culture’s manual for success. It tells you to replace timeless truth with radical ideology, equate abortion with freedom, and reject your desire for marriage and motherhood. At the Luce Center, we know the left’s promises of happiness and empowerment fall...
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