[BONUS] 10/30 Appearance on The Old Word with Will Tanner
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Nov 12, 2025 Jay Burden, a podcaster and keen observer of generational dynamics, dives into the polarized state of Generation Z. He discusses the split between the far-left and younger conservatives, revealing how economic frustrations are shifting their political leanings. Jay explores the growing trend of young men toward traditionalism and church attendance, contrasting this with female political alignments. He emphasizes how social media has influenced the youth's disillusionment with democracy and the importance of grassroots organizing for a more profound change.
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Gen Z Is Deeply Gender-Split Politically
- Generation Z splits strongly by gender with men trending right and women trending left.
- Gen Z men appear more conservative than millennials were at the same age and may shift further right with age.
The Sex-Based Political Split Fuels Culture War
- Politics among young people has polarized along sex lines, creating male and female political classes.
- Internet culture monetizes and amplifies this divide via content that sells outrage about the opposite sex.
Left Lacks A Masculine Role Model For Young Men
- Democrats struggle to offer young men an appealing role or identity within their coalition.
- The left's cultural archetypes don't provide a masculine path that many young men want to inhabit.
