The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Charlotte Alter | Michael Eric Dyson
Aug 24, 2023
Charlotte Alter discusses how 'Harry Potter' has inspired millennials to fight against authoritarianism. Michael Eric Dyson challenges Stephen Colbert and his guests to name a more talented and influential performer than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
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- Millennial leaders are inspired by the Harry Potter series to fight against authoritarianism and view their role as part of a collective movement.
- Millennials have lower voter turnout due to the high standard set by Barack Obama, associating voting with love and passion rather than duty, and gravitate towards candidates who align with their values and address issues like student debt and climate change.
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The Ones We've Been Waiting For
The book explores the emergence of millennial leaders and their impact on politics. Charlotte Alter, the author, focuses on elected leaders born between 1981 and 1996, whose lives have been shaped by major historical events such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the financial crisis, student debt, and social movements like Black Lives Matter. The book also highlights the presence of millennial leaders from both political parties, emphasizing that millennials lean more towards left-leaning politics. The title of the book, 'The Ones We've Been Waiting For,' is a reference to a 2008 speech by Barack Obama, which inspires and shapes the millennial generation.
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