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Rachel Janfaza discusses Gen Z's shifting political views and the impact of AI on the job market.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Gen Z swung hard for Trump in 2024. Now his approval with them is under 30%. What happened, and what does this generation’s mix of political views (especially on the war in the Middle East) mean for 2026? Bulwark contributor Rachel Janfaza is back on the pod to discuss. Plus: Sarah has some opinions about Gen Z’s new social habits, and we get into how AI is quietly destroying the entry-level job market — including, yes, applications to scoop ice cream. show links: Rachel Janfaza: Are lines the new third space ? Rachel Janfaza: I Applied to 70 Jobs: Meet the Class of 2026 Watch, listen, and leave a comment . Hit that like 🤍 button and share this episode with a friend. Ad-free editions are available exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Upgrade now to listen without ads and to join the community in the comments.

People in this episode

Guest: Rachel Janfaza

Topics covered

• Gen Z politics
• Trump approval
• Middle East war views
• AI impact on jobs
• social habits

Keywords

• Gen Z
• Trump
• political views
• Middle East
• AI
• job market
• social habits

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Organizations: The Bulwark

Places: Middle East

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