Nadia Whittome, a young Labour MP focused on addressing issues for Gen Z, joins Lord Willetts, a former Conservative minister and economic inequality advocate. They dive into why today's youth feel disillusioned, touching on economic hardships and far-right political shifts. The conversation also explores the generational wealth divide, with insights on the reliance on inheritance and the pressing need for innovative support like universal basic income. The discussion is an eye-opener into the struggles and perspectives shaping the younger generation's future.
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Gen Z Disillusionment
Young people's disillusionment with Britain reflects stagnant real wages for nearly two decades.
This economic stagnation, a historic anomaly, fuels their despondency.
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Misleading Poll
Channel 4 misrepresented polling data about young people's views on democracy.
A legitimate poll revealed a much lower, though still notable, preference for strongman leadership.
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Nottingham Housing Crisis
The housing crisis significantly impacts young people in Nottingham.
Many are stuck in shared accommodations or living with parents, highlighting generational struggles.
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In 'The Pinch', David Willetts examines the intergenerational tensions and inequalities created by the baby boomer generation. He argues that this demographic has accumulated wealth and power at the expense of their children and grandchildren, affecting areas such as housing, education, and employment. The book proposes solutions to address these imbalances and ensure a more equitable future for younger generations.
New research has found that young people seem to be disillusioned with life in Britain, so Amol (Millennial) and Nick (Baby Boomer) are joined by Labour MP Nadia Whittome (Generation Z) and former Conservative minister Lord Willetts (Baby Boomer) to discuss why that might be - and what can be done about it.
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The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. Amol was the BBC’s media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he’s also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC’s political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV’s political editor.
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