The Brian Lehrer Show

Longing for Millennial Optimism

October 2, 2026·15 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Casey Michael Henry, writer, talks about his recent New York Times Magazine essay on nostalgia for the optimism of millennial culture.=> "Things Are So Bad, People Are Longing for Cringey Millennial Culture" (New York Times Magazine, Sept. 22, 2026) Photo: Hipster girl blows big bubble from bubble gum in 2016. (nemke via Getty Photos)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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