Will Millennials Be Left Behind?

06/30/23 • 53 min

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The oldest members of the Millennial generation are reaching their forties and feel they’ve been left behind emotionally and financially. Those who agree say Millennials pay more for basic items, leading them unable to afford to buy a home or have children. Those who disagree say that not buying a house or having kids are their choices and they will soon be doing well financially. With this context, we debate: Will Millennials Be Left Behind?

Arguing Yes: Jill Filipovic, Journalist, lawyer, and author

Arguing No: Scott Winship, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center of Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute

Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large of Reason, is the guest moderator.

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Arguing Yes: Jill Filipovic, Journalist, lawyer, and author

Arguing No: Scott Winship, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center of Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute

Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large of Reason, is the guest moderator.

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