The Problem with Everything (Daniel Kaufman & Meghan Daum)

November 11, 2019 01:15:57
The Problem with Everything (Daniel Kaufman & Meghan Daum)
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The Problem with Everything (Daniel Kaufman & Meghan Daum)

Nov 11 2019 | 01:15:57

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Show Notes

Meghan’s new book, The Problem with Everything ... The premature obsolescence of Generation X ... Meghan’s positive reaction to negative reviews of her book ... Joan Didion’s critique of the Women’s Movement ... The effect of online porn on Millennials ... Why do institutions capitulate to Twitter mobs? ... How Gen Xers are dealing with aging ...

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