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Who wants to be a millennial? Generation comeback
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Episode Who wants to be a millennial? Generation comeback
Their struggles to get jobs or buy homes once propelled political movements. Now many millennials are out-earning their parents and in positions of power. Our correspondent explains the transformation. Sophisticated tech tools are being used to sway voters in Israel. And why you should hold your tongue to high standards.
Guests and host:
• Callum Williams, senior economics writer • Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent • Bella King, digital news editor • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
• Millennials, home ownership, unemployment • Israel, election, Netanyahu • Tongue-scrapers, dental hygiene
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- https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/10/11/dont-feel-sorry-for-millennials-they-are-living-it-up-now?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners
- https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/09/28/artificial-intelligence-is-coming-for-israels-voters?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners
- https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2026/10/02/should-you-be-using-a-tongue-scraper?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners
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