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by Clare Boothe Luce
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.
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- 6 days ago18 min
Finding Your Voice in a Divided World | Bella Vantes
At just 16, Bella Vantes has amassed over 150,000 Instagram followers by saying what others are afraid to say. But she believes young women are being sold a dangerous lie: that they must choose between pursuing their ambitions and building a family.In this episode of GenZ Unplugged, Bella shares how she went viral, how Charlie Kirk inspired her political journey, and why she's determined to challenge the culture of victimhood. From the pressures facing Gen Z women to the importance of faith, family, and finding your own purpose, Bella offers a bold perspective on what it means to pursue the American Dream.Can young women really have it all—or have we been asking the wrong question?0:00 - The Biggest Lie Gen Z Believes (Opening Stinger)0:16 - Meet Bella Vantes: 16 Years Old and Unfiltered1:36 - Is Socialism Crushing Gen Z's Dreams?3:31 - The Viral Video That Changed Everything5:52 - How Charlie Kirk Inspired Her Political Journey7:25 - Finding Purpose After Charlie Kirk's Death9:54 - The Biggest Lie Young Women Are Being Told13:21 - Why Women Shouldn't Have to Choose Between Career and Family15:52 - Bella's Vision for America's Future17:35 - Stop Dreaming Small: Bella's Message to Gen Z#genzunplugged #bellavantes #genz #conservativewomen #americanDream---Follow Bella on Instagram @bellavantes and on YouTube @TheBellaVantes!GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Anastasia Leffas, and Rachel Hurley. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Is the Right Getting Women All Wrong? | Elisha Krauss
Are conservative women being pushed into a box? Political commentator Elisha Krauss joins Gen Z Unplugged to challenge conventional thinking about marriage, motherhood, and women's roles in the conservative movement. From why college women may have more influence than Joe Rogan to why she's refusing to give up on California, Elisha makes the case for strong relationships, principled leadership, and a conservatism that recognizes women as partners—not competitors. Elisha Krauss is a conservative commentator, writer, and podcaster. Currently, she is a host of The Washington Examiner Newsmaker Series. Previously she was a co-host and contributor at Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire. Krauss also cohosted the Ricochet Ladybrains podcast with a rotating cast of friends: Mary Katharine Ham, Kelly Maher, Bethany Mandel, Lyndsey Fifield, and Emily Zanotti. Krauss previously hosted a morning drive radio show in Los Angeles with Shapiro for four years and produced the syndicated Sean Hannity Radio Show for seven years. She has also worked with Truth Revolt as a grassroots organizer and writer, PragerU as their Director of Outreach, and ran a congressional campaign in her home state of Oklahoma.0:00 - Opening Stinger0:12 - Meet Elisha Krauss2:03 - Why Conservatives Shouldn't Avoid Liberal Cities3:31 - What Ben Shapiro Is Really Like5:35 - What's Happening to Young Women?7:10 - The Conservative Movement's Messaging Problem9:29 - Why College Women Have More Influence Than Joe Rogan12:45 - Why Elisha Refuses to Give Up on California17:25 - Can Women Have Both Careers and Families?18:48 - The Reality of Balancing Motherhood and Ambition20:25 - Home Birth, MAHA, and Modern Motherhood22:58 - What Conservative Men Get Wrong About Marriage24:10 - Why Men and Women Should Be TeammatesGenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Anastasia Leffas, and Rachel Hurley. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago36 min
How a Calling Turned Into Hot Mess, Holy Heart - Episode 44 (repost)
What starts as a quiet nudge can turn into something much bigger. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, two college students share how an unexpected calling—one they initially felt completely unready for—led to the creation of their podcast, Hot Mess, Holy Heart. From navigating loneliness on campus to wrestling with doubt, social media pressure, and the search for real purpose, their story is both honest and deeply relatable. This conversation dives into what it actually looks like to pursue faith in a generation overwhelmed by noise—and why more young women are starting to look for something deeper. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt spiritually stuck, or wondered if you’re ready for what God might be asking of you—this episode is for you. 1:03 — Meet Alex & Lauren + Their Unexpected College Journeys 1:44 — Feeling Called Somewhere You Didn’t Expect 2:43 — Introducing Hot Mess, Holy Heart 4:13 — “I Loved the Church More Than God” — A Faith Wake-Up Call 5:18 — From Doubt to Discovering a Calling 7:03 — “This Is the Person” — How Their Partnership Began 11:43 — Getting Out of a Spiritual Rut (Practical Advice) 13:44 — Social Media, Comparison, and Finding Your Worth 19:57 — The Loneliness Epidemic in College Life 24:03 — Is the Gen Z Faith Revival Actually Real? Follow Lauren and Alex on their podcast @hotmessholyheart on YouTube and Instagram! 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! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Why Young People Are Saying No to Family — And How to Change It | Catherine Pakaluk (repost)
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 unpacks what it really means to see children as gifts rather than burdens. This conversation is raw, hopeful, and deeply countercultural—perfect for anyone wrestling with questions of calling, career, and family. 01:22 – Welcome and introduction to Catherine Pakaluk 02:22 – Why Hannah’s Children was written 04:22 – The birth rate crisis and cultural shifts in Gen Z 07:22 – Catherine’s personal story: marriage, family, and unexpected callings 13:22 – Balancing being a new wife and instant mother of six 18:22 – “Readiness” and why waiting for the “perfect moment” doesn’t work 23:22 – One child at a time: openness without numbers 25:22 – Money myths: why children aren’t “too expensive” 30:22 – The deeper reasons behind declining birth rates 37:22 – How faith and lived experience shape the desire for children 43:22 – Can the economy incentivize larger families? 48:22 – Marriage, career, and calling: why it’s not either/or 51:22 – Where to find Catherine’s work and a sneak peek at her upcoming project 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! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 30, 202638 min
She Escaped Socialism. Now She’s Warning Gen Z. (repost)
Amira Hawat, a summer 2026 Luce Center intern, grew up in Venezuela surrounded by propaganda, corruption, blackouts, water shortages, and fear — but she didn’t fully realize how abnormal it was until she came to America. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Amira shares what it was like to leave Venezuela at 14, experience freedom for the first time, and watch young Americans romanticize the same ideology that destroyed her country. From writing essays by candlelight to seeing free speech treated like a crime, her story is a powerful reminder that freedom is fragile — and socialism is not the answer. 00:50 Meet Amira: Escaping Socialism 01:59 Growing Up Surrounded by Propaganda 03:14 Venezuela’s Breaking Point 04:31 Writing Essays by Candlelight 05:53 Seeing Corruption Up Close 08:00 The Venezuela Americans Don’t Imagine 12:05 Two Realities: Luxury Online, Suffering at Home 14:54 How Her Family Escaped to America 17:31 What Happens When You Speak Out 31:09 Why Socialism Is a Lie GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 25, 202618 min
Erika Donalds: AI Won’t Steal Your Future—Bad Schools Will (repost)
Erika Donalds joins Gen Z Unplugged to deliver a wake-up call on artificial intelligence, education, and the future of America. While many young people are being taught to fear AI, Erika argues it may be one of the greatest tools for opportunity, entrepreneurship, and learning—if we use it wisely. She also explains why parents must take back responsibility for teaching patriotism, civics, and truth at home, what’s really happening with the Department of Education, and why young women don’t need to wait until motherhood to start defending the next generation. ---Erika Donalds is the Founder of Education Freedom Foundation and Chairman of OptimaEd. Erika is a national expert on education policy and school choice, a frequent media commentator and speaker, and a seasoned business executive.---0:37 Intro1:15 Why Gen Z Shouldn’t Fear AI1:48 Students Are Being Lied To About AI3:00 How Parents Can Teach Kids to Use AI Wisely4:22 AI Needs Guardrails—Not Panic5:13 Why AI Is the New Internet6:51 Educators Must Adapt or Fail Students8:28 America’s Civics Crisis Before the 250th9:40 Patriotism Starts at Home12:08 The Plan to Dismantle the Department of Education14:58 How Young Women Can Defend Education Freedom 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! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 16, 20269 min
She Was 23 in the White House Briefing Room — Reagan Reese on Staying Grounded (repost)
At just 23 years old, Reagan Reese became one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room — and she had no idea if she was ready.In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Reagan shares how she went from Hillsdale College to The Daily Caller, what it’s really like covering the White House in the Trump administration, and why the most important thing young conservatives can do is stay brave, stay curious, and stay grounded.From unpredictable days chasing breaking news to the quiet habits that keep her sane, Reagan offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at political journalism — and a powerful reminder that politics matters, but it should never become your whole identity.---Reagan Reese is the White House Correspondent for the Daily Caller and a Visiting Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum. She previously reported on education for the Daily Caller News Foundation after graduating from Hillsdale College with degrees in Rhetoric and Public Address and Journalism. At Hillsdale, she captained the Division II softball team, leading them to multiple conference championships.--- 0:34 Introduction to Reagan Reese1:01 From Hillsdale to The Daily Caller2:03 The call that changed Reagan’s career2:25 Becoming one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room3:52 Why Gen Z belongs in the room4:50 What a White House correspondent actually does5:17 When the news schedule changes overnight5:42 Chasing sources and breaking news7:29 Reagan’s advice for young conservatives8:10 Why politics should never become your identity 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! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 9, 202647 min
Counteract USA: From One “Yes” to a Nationwide Movement (repost)
It started with a hard “yes” in the middle of doubt—and turned into something no one expected.In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we sit down with Abigail DeJarnatt and Allie Paris of Counteract USA to unpack the unexpected story behind a movement that’s reaching young people across the country. What started with one reluctant “yes” quickly turned into something much bigger—answering a question so many are afraid to ask: why is Gen Z walking away from faith?From losing friends to deconstruction, to wrestling with calling, identity, and purpose, this conversation dives into the real tension young Christians are facing today. But it doesn’t stop there—this is also about rebuilding: forming bold community, speaking truth with courage, and living out faith when it actually costs something.If you’ve ever felt alone in what you believe—or unsure how to stand firm in today’s culture—this episode is for you.—Abigail founded Counteract USA in June 2021 in Northwest Arkansas after watching her peers in Gen Z struggle with hopelessness and the deconstruction of their faith. Though once in pursuit of a career as a professional choreographer, God changed the calling on Abigail’s life and ignited a passion within her to equip her generation of Christians to stand upon the truth of the Word of God and counteract the narratives of our culture with the hope of the gospel of Jesus.—Allie joined Counteract USA in 2021, quickly realizing that taking Counteract USA from an idea to an organization was exactly what God was calling her to–what stood out to her about Counteract USA is that the gospel was the “why” behind every meeting and conversation. Based in Northwest Arkansas, Allie continues to make it “happen,” serving Counteract USA tirelessly to reach her generation for Christ. —1:16 — Welcome + Meet Counteract USA2:11 — The Moment Everything Changed: Friends Leaving the Faith3:34 — Why Cultural Issues Are Actually Spiritual Battles4:16 — Discovering the Answers Were Always in Scripture5:21 — Running from the Calling (and Why It Didn’t Work)6:36 — Surrendering the Plan: Career, Relationship, Everything7:44 — Starting Over—and Finding Unexpected Peace9:14 — “You’re the Only One”: The Isolation of Gen Z Christians10:14 — From Conversations to Community11:16 — When the Movement Became Bigger Than ExpectedLearn more about Counteract USA here: https://counteractusa.org/ 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! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged! X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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