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GenZ Unplugged

GenZ Unplugged

Written by: Clare Boothe Luce
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As a woman, you have been handed the culture’s manual for success.

It tells you to replace timeless truth with radical ideology, equate abortion with freedom, and reject your desire for marriage and motherhood.

At the Luce Center, we know the left’s promises of happiness and empowerment fall flat—leaving young women more anxious, confused, and unfulfilled than ever.

On Gen Z Unplugged, we unplug from the culture’s constant stream of propaganda. Each episode dives into the issues that really matter to young women – faith, health, family, career, relationships, and more – through honest conversations grounded in conservative principles. We provide young women with an alternative to the feminist playbook—one that leads to genuine fulfillment and happiness.

Episodes are released every Wednesday. Find Gen Z Unplugged on Spotify, Rumble, and Apple Podcasts for truth and reality amidst the cultural noise.

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Episodes
  • Communism Promises Everything — But Here’s What It Actually Takes
    Mar 4 2026

    Communism is often sold as a vision of equality, fairness, and security for everyone. But what does it actually require to work?


    In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack the promises behind communist and socialist ideas that are gaining popularity with young Americans—and the realities that often get left out of the conversation. Drawing on the testimony of G. Van Fleet, a survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, we explore how collectivist ideas spread, why they appeal to younger generations, and what history shows about where they lead.


    Is communism truly about helping the vulnerable—or does it demand far more than people realize?


    Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself.


    0:39 – Why a survivor of Communist China is warning Americans

    1:08 – The shocking similarities between the U.S. and Communist regimes

    1:39 – Why Gen Z struggles to understand the cost of freedom

    2:22 – Reagan’s warning: Freedom is one generation away from extinction

    3:37 – How Marxist ideas spread through universities

    4:28 – The buzzwords Gen Z should recognize as Marxism

    7:19 – “Replacing rugged individualism with collectivism” explained

    9:08 – Why faith and local communities succeed where collectivism fails

    12:46 – The incentive problem that makes communism collapse

    28:40 – The final warning: Freedom must be defended by the next generation


    Xi Van Fleet's talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpJmIUp1Olo


    GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.


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    31 mins
  • The Good Life
    Feb 25 2026

    What if everything culture told you about “success” was backwards?


    In this powerful summit talk, Lauren Husman dismantles the modern feminist script that says career over family, independence over intimacy, and ambition over motherhood is the only path to happiness. From a viral ad that erased a mom’s family in the name of “focus,” to the rising 4B movement swearing off men entirely, Lauren asks the question most Gen Z women are too afraid to say out loud:


    What if marriage and motherhood aren’t the problem… but the promise?


    Backed by eye-opening polling data and her own story as a newlywed, Lauren exposes the lie of the “strong, independent woman” myth and offers something radically countercultural: a vision of the real good life — one rooted in faith, family, and truth.


    If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and marriage, career and kids, culture and conviction — this conversation is for you.


    6:08 – The Commercial That Says Your Family Is a “Distraction”

    7:03 – The Modern Definition of a “Successful Woman”

    8:23 – The Feminist Checklist for Happiness

    9:39 – How Radical Feminism Became “Mainstream”

    10:46 – The Happiness Decline No One Talks About

    11:36 – “Shouting Your Abortion” — What It Really Reveals

    12:51 – The Poll That Surprised Everyone About Gen Z Women

    13:51 – “I Just Got Married” — Why I Didn’t Wait

    14:54 – The Problem With Non-Committal Gen Z Men

    16:14 – The Real Good Life (And What Actually Matters Most)


    GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.


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    23 mins
  • Hillary Clinton vs. Allie Beth Stuckey: Is “Toxic Empathy” the Real Culture War?
    Feb 18 2026

    When Hillary Clinton writes about Allie Beth Stuckey in The Atlantic, you know something bigger is happening.


    In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack Clinton’s viral article attacking the idea of “toxic empathy” — a phrase Stuckey has popularized to describe what happens when compassion is manipulated to justify destructive policies.


    Is empathy being weaponized in today’s culture wars?

    Can empathy become harmful when it overrides truth and justice?

    And why are young conservative women suddenly at the center of this national debate?


    From immigration and abortion to gender ideology and women’s sports, we break down what Clinton actually said, how Allie Beth responded, and why this conversation matters for Gen Z right now.


    Because this isn’t just a media spat.


    It’s a fight over what compassion really means — and who gets protected when empathy is pushed to the extreme.


    Listen in as we explore the headlines, the context, and the deeper question:


    Is empathy our highest virtue — or has it replaced something even more important?


    00:46 – Welcome & Why Hillary Clinton Targeted “Toxic Empathy”


    01:04 – Allie Beth Stuckey’s Reaction to The Atlantic Article


    02:44 – What “Toxic Empathy” Actually Means


    04:11 – How Empathy Can Blind Critical Thinking


    06:10 – The Sermon That Sparked the Controversy


    07:56 – Allie Beth’s 3-Part Definition of Toxic Empathy


    09:14 – The Laken Riley Case & Selective Outrage


    12:13 – Gender Ideology, Regret & Irreversible Consequences


    14:00 – Why Love (Not Empathy) Is the Highest Virtue


    20:54 – Social Media, Extremism & The Algorithm Problem


    Read the full article:

    “The War on Empathy” by Hillary Clinton, The Atlantic

    https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/war-empathy-hillary-clinton/685809/


    Watch Allie Beth Stuckey’s full response here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxSfytPN2kQ

    GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.


    Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

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    Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged!


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    SFX Credits:

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    27 mins
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