Decipher Podcast #1: The Millennial Diagnosis
A story of Millennials perception in media and how to combat it.
Join us on our first episode as we tell a story of media personalities built on being anti-millennial such as Simon Sinek, Tomi Lahren, and Dan Nainan. We discuss the millennial generation and its place in society and what we can do to change the perception.
Intro
What’s on our minds? (1:20)
- Lauren: The X-Files and David Duchovney’s shark eyes.
- Sharmila: Westworld and how the piano playing robot is important somehow.
- Corey: The Super Bowl and how it parallels the 2016 presidential election. #riseup
Story
The Millennial Diagnosis (6:15)
The millennial generation has a bad diagnosis. While actual facts and data tell a different story, the false reputation leads many millennials to swear off the label. Media personalities use this to speak to a specific audience that perpetuates these myths. Millennials need to take control of what their generation represents. Read the story here.
Decipher
- Why is the millennial generation so reviled in media? (22:50)
- Why does change and new tradition cause such panic in older generations? (30:00)
- What is the cause of these perceived flaws, parenting or environment (economics, job market, social differences)? (41:42)
- Why are millennials hesitant to identify as millennials? (51:49)
- What do we see differently in the world, from the job market to government to ownership and personal wealth? (53:55)
Credits
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Production
- Hosts: Sharmila Sahni, Lauren Hayes, and Corey Long
- Story Segment Writer: Corey Long
- Story Segment Editors: Wendell Bernard Britt Jr. and Danielle Juncal
- Audio Production: Corey Long
- Decipher Theme Music and Cover Art: Nathaniel James Zablan
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