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Nicole Huyer: Gen Z vs. Free Markets: Bridging the Generational Gap on Capitalism, Socialism, and $40 Trillion in Debt
Nicole Huyer: Gen Z vs. Free Markets: Bridging the Generational Gap on Capitalism, Socialism, and $40 Trillion in Debt
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Host Jeff Chidester is joined by economic policy expert Nicole Huyer from The Heritage Foundation to break down her latest article, “Capitalism: The System Gen Z Loves to Roast but Actually Needs Most.“

Together, they explore why younger Americans—feeling priced out by housing costs and student debt—often fall for the false promises of socialism and communism over free-market principles.

Huyer offers practical advice on how older generations can effectively communicate the life-changing, poverty-reducing power of capitalism to Gen Z without causing a total eye-roll.

Plus, Jeff and Nicole unpack a frightening fiscal milestone: the U.S. national debt officially surpassing $40 trillion, and what that growing burden means for the financial future of America’s youth.  

 

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