# Divided or Dependent? The Real Gen Z Story

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Podcast: [The Rest Is Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-politics-5083933)
Published: 2026-05-09T22:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are the challenges faced by Gen Z unique or have we seen them before? Do workplaces need a Gen Z strategy, or is there something bigger at play? And, why does it feel like young people's attitudes are becoming more traditional? Vicky Spratt, investigates the question: How bad are things really for young people? This week she is joined by generations expert, Professor Bobby Duffy. To hear the whole episode, and the rest of the series sign up at therestispolitics.com STUDENT DISCOUNT: Sign up here with your student email address for a year of TRIP Plus for just £20 Instagram: ⁠⁠@restispolitics⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@restispolitics⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠therestispolitics@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ __________ Hosted by: Vicky Spratt Producer: India Dunkley Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Adam Thornton, Lorcan Moullier Researcher: Olivia Taylor Hooper Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Editorial Director: Emily Kent Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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