GenZ Unplugged

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. She Was 23 in the White House Briefing Room — Reagan Reese on Staying Grounded

    15h ago

    She Was 23 in the White House Briefing Room — Reagan Reese on Staying Grounded

    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 Reese 1:01 From Hillsdale to The Daily Caller 2:03 The call that changed Reagan’s career 2:25 Becoming one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room 3:52 Why Gen Z belongs in the room 4:50 What a White House correspondent actually does 5:17 When the news schedule changes overnight 5:42 Chasing sources and breaking news 7:29 Reagan’s advice for young conservatives 8:10 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 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.

    10 min
  2. Fireside Chat with Leah Campos and Reagan Reese | 2026 DC Summit

    Jul 1

    Fireside Chat with Leah Campos and Reagan Reese | 2026 DC Summit

    Leah Francis Campos was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate on October 8, 2025, to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Ambassador Campos is committed to deepening the relationship between the United States and the Dominican Republic, while prioritizing the vital national interests of the United States - in pursuit of peace, prosperity, regional stability, and security. --- Our inspiring one-day summit features bold, unapologetically conservative women who are confronting cultural lies and restoring clarity, courage, and common sense in American life. At the summit, you’ll meet like-minded young women, form real friendships, and become part of a growing network of women who are ready to lead with purpose and conviction. --- This event was organized by The Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, and recorded and produced by FIXR Media on Friday, June 26, 2026. The Luce Center is an all-women, mentorship organization dedicated to preparing and promoting conservative women leaders.  For more information, visit here: https://www.conservativewomen.com/  🔴 Subscribe to Luce Center on YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/cblwomen  SOCIAL MEDIA:  @CBLWomen on X 👉 https://twitter.com/cblwomen  @CBLWomen on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cblwomen/  @CBLWomen on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/CenterforConservativeWomen/ 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.

    38 min
  3. The Mother Who Fought Big Pharma — Liz Wheeler on Faith, Courage & Raising Lionhearts (Repost)

    Jun 24

    The Mother Who Fought Big Pharma — Liz Wheeler on Faith, Courage & Raising Lionhearts (Repost)

    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 motherhood, vocation, and raising the next generation to pursue heaven — not likes. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to live boldly in truth while guarding the hearts of your children, this episode will light a match inside you. Host of The Liz Wheeler Show on Blaze TV and author of Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America’s Kids. Liz commands an audience of over 1 million on X, and is known for exposing corruption and calling out the so-called “experts.” She is rigorous in her research, passionate about her faith, and unapologetically fearless. 0:56 — A fearless voice joins Gen Z Unplugged Welcome & quick intro; Liz’s speech left a mark. 1:30 — The dream that disappeared overnight Competitive swimmer → chronic illness → identity shaken. 2:59 — A mother’s relentless love against medical gaslighting How Liz’s mom became the hero who saved her life. 5:20 — The moment Liz uncovered institutional corruption Why America’s healthcare failures are about more than incompetence. 6:56 — Barack Obama, abortion votes, and political awakening The exact turning point that launched her activism. 9:16 — Media, speaking tours & God’s redirected plan How sorrow and passion became purpose. 10:53 — Marriage, vocation & motherhood as a battleground What true presence requires — and why culture gets it wrong. 12:42 — “Our duty is to shepherd souls to heaven” Liz’s life rule for career decisions. 14:50 — Protecting kids from culture’s silent predators Screens, schools & soul-formational vigilance. 17:56 — The humbling truth of parenting Why even the strongest parents can’t do it without God. 20:43 — Free will, spiritual warfare & raising saints What happens when kids choose wrong — and why hope remains. 22:49 — When parenting means saying “no” to the entire world How to be countercultural with courage. 23:53 — Final wisdom from Liz A pep talk for future wives & mothers answering God’s call. 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.

    29 min
  4. She Hid Her Conservative Views to Survive College

    Jun 17

    She Hid Her Conservative Views to Survive College

    At Tulane University, Juliana learned that expressing the “wrong” opinion could cost her friendships, leadership positions, and reputation. The 2026 Luce Center intern opens up about campus censorship, being sidelined in hockey, the fight to protect women’s sports, and how faith helped her rediscover the beliefs she had buried to fit in. Her advice to incoming freshmen is simple: Know who you are before college tells you who to be.  0:00 Introduction 1:25 “Academic Freedom Doesn’t Exist” 4:22 Why Conservative Students Stay Quiet 5:51 Fighting for a Place in Hockey 8:47 Women’s Sports and Lost Opportunities 11:10 How Social Media Pulled Her Left—and Faith Brought Her Back 16:51 Finding a Conservative Community 19:11 The “Victory Files” and Fear of Being Exposed 23:44 A Professor’s Shocking Accusation 26:23 Advice for Incoming College Freshmen 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.

    28 min
  5. She Escaped Socialism. Now She’s Warning Gen Z.

    Jun 10

    She Escaped Socialism. Now She’s Warning Gen Z.

    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 Amira is a 2026 Luce Center intern. 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.

    38 min
  6. Gen Z Is More Connected Than Ever… So Why Are We So Lonely?

    Jun 3

    Gen Z Is More Connected Than Ever… So Why Are We So Lonely?

    Gen Z was promised endless connection—Snapchat, Instagram, Zoom, dating apps, group chats, and constant access to everyone we know. So why does this generation feel more isolated than ever? In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, we unpack the loneliness epidemic: how screens replaced real friendship, why COVID made isolation feel normal, how self-checkout and QR codes made us avoid basic human interaction, and why Gen Z may have to relearn the lost art of simply talking to people. 00:52 — Why Gen Z Loneliness Is Getting Worse 02:47 — The Technology That “Connected” Us Started Tearing Us Apart 04:56 — The Shocking Loneliness Statistics Among Gen Z 07:42 — How COVID Trained a Generation to Live Online 09:34 — Why In-Person Connection Changes Your Biology 13:08 — Are We Forgetting That We’re Embodied People? 15:10 — When Phones Become a “Pseudo Sibling” 18:51 — Why We’re Scared to Talk to Real People in Public 22:52 — The College Cafeteria Test: Everyone Is Looking Down 27:12 — The Anxious Generation and the Childhood We Lost 31:17 — How Gen Z Can Start Rebuilding Real Community 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.

    33 min
  7. Is AI Making Gen Z Smarter—or Stealing Our Ability to Think?

    May 27

    Is AI Making Gen Z Smarter—or Stealing Our Ability to Think?

    AI is everywhere—from classrooms and workplaces to Google searches, social media posts, and even the way we brainstorm, write, and create. But Gen Z seems caught in a strange contradiction: we use AI constantly, yet many of us are anxious about where it’s taking us. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Catherine and Rachel unpack why Gen Z is both the first generation to grow up with AI and one of the first to push back against it. From “analog bags” and grandma hobbies to AI-written posts, brain rot, creativity, and the fear of a robot-run future, this conversation asks the question everyone should be asking: Are we using AI as a tool—or letting it think for us?  1:02 — Why Gen Z Has to Answer the AI Question 1:56 — Can We Still Tell What’s Real? 3:42 — Star Wars, Humanoid Robots, and a Future That Feels Too Real 4:47 — Half of Gen Z Uses AI—So Why Do So Many Want the Past Back? 5:28 — The Lost Childhood Gen Z Still Longs For 7:28 — Why Nostalgia, Vintage Trends, and “Analog” Living Are Coming Back 8:31 — The Rise of Analog Bags and Grandma Hobbies 9:48 — Thousands of Students Boo AI at Graduation 12:32 — Is AI Damaging Creativity and Making Us Mentally Lazy? 21:34 — The Biggest Difference Between Google and AI: Thinking vs. Being Thought For 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.

    29 min

  8. May 20

    Fear, Isolation, and the Fight for Our Minds with Stella Morabito (Repost)

    Why are so many young people feeling isolated, anxious, and afraid to speak the truth? Former CIA analyst and author Stella Morabito reveals the terrifying strategy behind modern censorship, gender ideology, social media addiction, and cancel culture: the weaponization of loneliness. In this explosive interview, Stella dives into: How tyrants and regimes use fear and isolation to control the masses The dark connection between identity politics, political correctness, and mob rule The truth behind gender ideology, porn culture, and the destruction of family COVID-19’s role as a “social engineering” experiment Why Gen Z must break the spiral of silence—and how to do it 💥 This episode will open your eyes to how freedom is being quietly stripped away—and how YOU can push back. 📘 Grab Stella’s book The Weaponization of Loneliness and visit StellasBookClub.com 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Stella's Background and Book Overview 02:34 Understanding the Weaponization of Loneliness 04:04 Historical Context and Modern Implications 06:23 Impact on Youth and Society 07:10 Gender Ideology and Hypersexualization 08:57 Social Media and Self-Censorship 22:53 COVID-19 and Enforced Isolation 30:39 Final Thoughts and Advice for Gen Z 33:45 Conclusion and Where to Find the Book, "The Weaponization of Loneliness" 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.

    40 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Clare Boothe Luce
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women
  • Show Website
    GenZ Unplugged