Ian Hodgson

Ian Hodgson, a data reporter at the Financial Times, joins host Sonja Hutson to explore the complex landscape for teens in Trump’s America. They visit Liberty High School in Bethlehem to understand young people's experiences shaped by political polarization and economic anxiety. Discussions reveal how social media influences political identities and how shifting algorithms impact views. The episode also delves into gender divides in youth politics and students' concerns about jobs, climate change, and housing pressures.