GenZ Unplugged

Welcome back to Gen Z Unplugged. Today, we’re jumping on one of the internet’s biggest trends and taking it way deeper than TikTok ever could: our Ins and Outs for 2026. From fashion and food to dating, tech, culture, and mindset, we’re breaking down what we’re officially leaving behind—and what we think is shaping the year ahead. Some of these takes are fun. Some are spicy. Some might be a little...

Gen Z women aren’t buying the old narrative anymore. The pressure to choose between career-maxing “girlboss” culture or hyper-domestic “tradwife” ideals never fit who we actually are — and now, even the Wall Street Journal is noticing. In this episode, we break down the WSJ feature on the Luce Center and explore how young conservative women are redefining ambition, family, calling, and success. Th...

Attorney and author Kimberly Begg, president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women and author of Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage, joins our host—a Belmont Abbey College criminal justice professor and fellow attorney—to discuss how to form courageous young women in a hostile culture. They explore why so many college women hide their convictions, how mentors...

What would make a successful finance executive walk away from it all to fight for America’s kids? Erika Donalds did exactly that. When her son came home miserable from school, she discovered a broken system—and made it her mission to change it. In this powerful episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Erika shares how one mom’s love turned into a nationwide movement for school choice and education freedom. Fro...

Before she became one of Gen Z’s boldest conservative voices, Isabel Brown was a college student preparing for medical school. But when her professors began denying basic biology, everything she believed about truth—and courage—was put to the test. From being doxxed and threatened on campus to standing beside Charlie Kirk in the fight for free speech, Isabel shares her powerful story of conviction...

What if the most controversial president in modern history pulled off the impossible—peace in the Middle East, safety at home, and a generation ready to rebuild America’s strength? Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland joins Gen Z Unplugged to reveal the untold story behind Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the global power shifts it triggered, and how Gen Z women can rise as the next ge...

In this raw and emotional episode of GenZ Unplugged, Alex Clark opens up about the loss of Charlie Kirk, the health lies that woke her up, and how Gen Z can honor his legacy by living with conviction. From exposing how Big Pharma misled women for decades to calling out the Church’s silence on health and discipline, Alex shares the hard truths our generation needs to hear. She reveals the story beh...

Liz Wheeler’s fire didn’t begin on a political debate stage — it sparked in a hospital room. A young athlete, a terrifying diagnosis, and a mother who refused to let the system decide her daughter’s fate. In this powerful conversation, Liz reveals how God redirected her passion from the pool to confronting corruption, exposing evil, and defending American families. She also gives raw wisdom on mot...

Hosts Catherine Hendershott and Hannah Faulkner sit down with Reagan Conrad, host and producer at The Daily Wire, for a conversation that dives deep into faith, culture, and calling. Reagan opens up about her unexpected path from journalism to The Comment Section, what it means to stand for truth in a digital age, how to handle online hate with grace, and how young women can live out Proverbs 31 i...

After their viral conversation on standards women should have for men, the hosts turn the spotlight inward — what standards should women hold for themselves? From self-respect and confidence to balancing independence and interdependence, this conversation challenges Gen Z women to build relationships rooted in truth, faith, and mutual growth. Hear real talk on knowing your beliefs, respecting your...

What does it mean to be a conservative woman today—rooted in faith, family, and purpose? Nicole Cleveland sits down with our favorite Lauren Husmann, Chief of Staff at the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, to explore the legacy of Clare Boothe Luce, the Center’s mission, and how it is shaping bold female leaders across the nation. From national summits and campus lectures to interns...

Why are fewer young people choosing marriage and children—and what can we learn from those who swim against the tide? Economist and author Catherine Pakaluk joins us to share the story behind her groundbreaking book Hannah’s Children. From her personal journey as a young wife and mother of six overnight, to her research on the cultural and spiritual roots of declining birth rates, Catherine unpack...

What does it take to become the youngest woman ever elected to the Ohio legislature—and then choose to step away? Jena Powell joins us to share her journey from small-town entrepreneur to state representative, and why she believes true influence comes from embracing life’s seasons. In this conversation, Jena opens up about: Her fight to pass landmark legislation like the Heartbeat Bill and Save Wo...

Just one week ago, Charlie Kirk was assassinated while doing what he loved most — debating and exchanging ideas on a college campus. In this special episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we reflect on his life, legacy, and the way his death has shaken an entire generation. From grief and disbelief to courage and renewed conviction, we discuss how Gen Z is processing this defining moment and how Charlie’s vo...

Your twenties don’t have to be a “throwaway decade.” In this episode of GenZ Unplugged, we break down the cultural lie that your twenties are just for mistakes, hookups, and aimless wandering. Instead, we explore how this season can become a powerful launchpad for the rest of your life. From the values you stand firm in, to the friends and spouse you choose, to the career path you build—every deci...

Washington, DC has long been a symbol of American strength — but what happens when its streets no longer feel safe? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we dive into the realities of crime, homelessness, and safety in our nation’s capital. From personal stories of danger on the Metro to shocking statistics about violent crime, we unpack what’s really happening in DC and why President Trump’s effort...

In this bonus episode, Nica shares her grandmother’s harrowing experiences living under the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. From imprisonment and starvation to hiding venomous snakes for food, her family’s survival is a powerful reminder of the human cost of communism and the resilience it takes to rebuild life after devastation. Through these stories, Nica challenges us to reflect on the freedoms we oft...

This week on GenZ Unplugged, we sit down with Nica Marin, Events & Marketing Officer at the Luce Center, who just became an American citizen—only days before this conversation. Nica opens up about her family’s escape from the horrors of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge, the long and costly 14-year immigration process, and what it felt like to finally step into her American dream. She also shares her per...

College can feel like a battleground for your beliefs—where culture pulls you away from faith, identity gets tangled in sports or academics, and loneliness makes you question everything. In this powerful episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Catherine and her co-host open up about their raw faith journeys—through illness, athletics, sorority life, heartbreak, and redemption. From black mold poisoning to spi...

From “normal” becoming the bare minimum to uncovering the hidden red flags, the ladies of Gen Z Unplugged tackle one of the most asked questions on college campuses: Are all the good guys really taken? In this honest and often hilarious deep dive, they unpack the four qualities that truly matter in a partner—faith & morals, values, lifestyle, and attraction—while warning against love bombing,...

Legacy media is collapsing, new platforms are rising, and Gen Z is caught in the middle of the information war. In this hard-hitting conversation, journalist and commentator Emily Jashinsky breaks down why Americans no longer trust traditional news, how the media got Trump and Biden wrong, and what it means for the next generation of young women in journalism. If you care about truth, cultural cla...

From the White House to the war room, KT McFarland has seen it all. In this electric episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we sit down with the former Deputy National Security Advisor to unpack the truth about Iran, the collapse of the Soviet Union, Trump’s missile shield strategy, and how America lost — and can regain — its global edge. This isn’t your average history lesson. It’s a firsthand account of ho...

The silence is breaking. In this powerful episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan dive into the stunning reversal from the University of Pennsylvania — a public apology, policy changes, and the erasure of a male swimmer’s records from the women’s board. From personal trauma to national triumph, they dissect the cultural chaos surrounding women’s sports and celebrate the pivotal...

She walked into the White House with a notebook and conviction — and shook the room. Mary Margaret Olohan isn’t just reporting the news, she’s exposing the silence, breaking the narrative, and refusing to bow. From homeschooling to headline-making, Mary Margaret opens up about how her faith shaped her fight, what legacy media won’t say about abortion and gender ideology, and why Gen Z girls are do...

In this explosive episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Emily Jashinsky pulls back the curtain on the chaos Biden’s immigration policies unleashed — and the political and moral mess Trump now inherits. From cartel-fueled child labor rings to rogue judges blocking reform, we explore how deep the rot goes. Emily doesn't sugarcoat it: the culture must change before politics ever will. She also dives into the r...