In last week's election, Donald Trump made significant gains with voters ages 18-29. Vice President Kamala Harris still won the group — but only by six points, which is less than a quarter of the support President Biden had from them in 2020.
Most of the change comes from young men, who Trump won by 16 points last week, sparking conversations about the role conservative influencers played in this election cycle.
Meanwhile, parents and educators are grappling with renewed concerns about how extreme political rhetoric, deepening social divisions, and social media, affect kids at home and in the classroom. So what do we know about how young people form their political and civic identities? And, how is a new media landscape of podcasters and short-form video creators influencing the next generation of voters?
On Charlotte Talks, we'll speak to experts about raising kids in the Trump era and get concrete advice on what the adults in their lives can do to help mitigate harm.
GUESTS:
Margaret Hagerman, sociologist at Mississippi State
Rachel Janfaza, publishes "The Up & Up," a newsletter on youth political culture on Substack
