Amanda Fortini
Writer and journalist whose essay 'Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?' appeared in T Magazine; discusses generational culture, feminism, and media in the episode.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 47min
Gen X has finally arrived
Amanda Fortini, writer and journalist known for her T Magazine essay on Gen X, reflects on the latchkey childhood that bred DIY creativity. She discusses MTV’s cultural glue, Gen X’s role in third-wave feminism and nuanced Black filmmaking, and how a last analog upbringing shaped independent tastemaking and attitudes toward aging.
