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Gen Z swung hard for Trump in 2024, and Tim Miller wants to know why. He’s teaming up with Cameron Kasky on the For You Pod to break down the politics of the TikTok generation—what’s driving their shift and what it will take to win them back. Tune in weekly for sharp insights into America’s youngest voters.
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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky look at the bizarre Trump–Xi “framework deal” on TikTok. Is the U.S. really letting a private app be decided by backroom talks between two world leaders? They also examine Gen Z’s relationship with religion. Why are young men turning back to faith while many women look to community elsewhere?
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Tim and Cam are joined by Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run for Something, the groundbreaking organization helping young, diverse, first-time candidates run for local office. She explains what’s driving the surge of interest in running for office, why so many of these potential candidates are “furious at Democratic party leadership,” and what it really takes to succeed in 2025 politics.
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1Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky share their immediate reactions to the assassination attempt on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Utah. As a shooting survivor, Cameron explains why this event was particularly triggering, and why it must be recognized for what it is: a school shooting. They also examine the political fallout. Will the right turn Charlie Kirk into a martyr? Why does Turning Point USA resonate with young people? And how will this event shape the already escalating wave of political violence?
Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller discuss various pressing issues, including the recent Supreme Court ruling on racial profiling, the implications of ethnic cleansing narratives, and the internal conflicts within the left. They also explore generational perspectives on success, particularly focusing on the differing priorities of Gen Z men and women. Cam also speaks about his potential run for New York's 12th Congressional district.
State Rep. and DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta joins Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky for a powerful conversation on the Democratic Party’s future. Malcolm opens up about his 108-mile walk to protest Pennsylvania’s transit crisis, his personal “glow up” after a health scare, and why Democrats must focus on affordability, safety, and real reform. They also tackle Fetterman’s health, the Zohran Mamdani win in New York, and the growing debate over “woke” language inside the party.
Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller take a look at the latest right-wing push to ban gun ownership for trans people. It’s a move that exposes both the hypocrisy, and cruelty, at the core of the GOP playbook. They break down why Republicans frame trans identity as a “mental disorder,” how this scapegoating distracts from the real causes of gun violence, and why domestic abusers and young men remain untouched by the same restrictions.
Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller sit down with Canadian satirist JREG (Greg Guevera), the master of “post-irony” and anti-centrism whose surreal comedy has captivated Gen Z. From his clown mayoral campaign (stolen by “lizard people”) to his bizarrely brilliant “political balls,” Jreg explains how satire blurs into sincerity in today’s politics.
Go check out his channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@JREG
Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky break down Trump’s latest “dictator” trial balloon, his schoolyard-bully tactics, and even rumors of war with Mexican cartels. They roast Dean Cain’s cringe ICE training, unpack Trump’s “retribution tour,” and Cameron shares a raw story about being swatted after Parkland. Plus: Gen Z dating chaos, from first-date etiquette to Cameron's “Labubu” dilemma.
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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky sit down with Rob Schenntrup, a Parkland survivor and Brady organizer, whose sister Carmen was one of the 17 killed. Rob shares his journey from tragedy to advocacy, including his fight for Florida’s landmark school safety act and “red flag” laws. Together, they expose the gun lobby’s relentless grip on politics, the false promise that guns make us safer, and the toxic culture of hyper-masculinity fueling violence. The conversation also explores how online radicalization targets young men, the Democratic Party’s struggles with gun control, and bold new strategies for prevention and community safety.
You can follow Robert's work with Brady here
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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky break down the bizarre Trump-Zelensky meeting and the disturbing implications of Trump's apparent willingness to appease Putin, including a look at rumored "Golan Heights style" occupation plans for Ukraine. They also take a look at the alarming rise of AI romantic relationships, "AI psychosis," and Meta's fight against AI regulation. Lastly, they dissect the "anti-woke" misfire of Sydney Sweeney's film "Americana" and its financial flop, questioning the real consequences of aligning with the MAGA brand.
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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller are joined by "nerdy, abundance-pilled centrist zoomer" Laksha Jain, co-founder of Split Ticket, to unpack the complex dynamics of Gen Z voters and election analysis. Laksha explains the "golden age of map nerds," looking at the intricacies of redistricting battles like California's push for more seats and the critical implications for the Voting Rights Act. They also discuss the alarming trend of Gen Z's shifting political alignment, particularly their surprising lean towards Donald Trump in 2024. How can Democrats win back young voters in upcoming elections?
Go check out Lakshya's work at https://split-ticket.org/
Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller dissect the week's top news, from the mugging of "Big Balls" (Edward Coristine) in D.C. sparking debate over federalized policing to critically examining Trump's claims about rising crime and his administration's efforts to enable ICE's racial profiling through the Supreme Court. They also explore alarming data from the Financial Times revealing significant shifts in Gen Z's personality traits and reflecting on how social media profoundly influences connection and well-being in an increasingly isolated world.
Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky take a look at South Park's savage satire of Trump, JD Vance, and Kristi Noem. They also break down the fallout from Chris Cuomo getting duped by obvious AI, the shady streaming wars, Dean Cain joining ICE, and how the military is using influencers and Call of Duty to recruit Gen Z.
Edwin Sicairos, a DACA recipient who grew up undocumented in Arizona, shares his journey of being bullied in school to finding his voice in conservative circles. Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky find out what really happened behind the scenes on the viral Jubilee debate, how his immigration journey shaped his politics, and why he considers himself a Christian nationalist.
Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky try to understand Donald Trump’s baffling take on Jeffrey Epstein. We also dive into MAGA fallout over Epstein revelations, and get heated over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad. Is it just marketing, or something more troubling?
Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson and a rising political voice, joins Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller for a bold, funny, and fiery conversation. He explains why he went viral for calling out his cousin RFK Jr., defends President Biden, and lays out what it means to be a liberal in 2024. The trio talks family drama, internet clout, growing up Kennedy, and how Jack became the “cringe millennial lib influencer” we all needed.
Go check out Jack's new YouTube show: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack.Schlossberg
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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky dive into why MAGA world shrugs off Trump’s Epstein ties, the bizarre world of right-wing influencers, and why Bibi Netanyahu is showing up on Nelk Boys.
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Texas State Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons joins Cameron Kasky to discuss the aftermath of catastrophic flooding, the GOP’s refusal to address disaster relief, and the looming redistricting battle that could reshape Congress. Why is Governor Abbott prioritizing culture wars over crisis response? And can Democrats stop Trump’s power grab in Texas?
Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller sit down with Alan Henderson, a 24-year-old eSports entrepreneur, former Grand Theft Auto roleplay cop, and now a candidate for mayor of Tampa. They cover everything from gaming culture to climate change resilience, ICE raids, and how Tampa can get over its reputation issues.
Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller tackle a wild range of topics, from Grok going MechaHitler, to Melania trying to talk some sense into Trump, to why Democrats need to start speaking more bluntly about the housing crisis (even if it means stealing a page from Tucker Carlson’s playbook).
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this discussion was a slog. listening to a blindly religious zealot is as depressing as hearing white supremacists espouse hate.
Love you guys!
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