The Civic Generation Podcast: Is October 7 Gen Z’s 9/11?

April 2, 2026

What are the defining moments that shape a generation?

In this episode of The Civic Generation, George Washington University sophomore Jonah Beinart and civic leader Debi Ghate share how defining moments for their generations—9/11 and October 7—shaped how they see the world, and how those different starting points actually help them relate to each other.

They both reflect on the pitfalls of black-and-white thinking and how labels make them feel boxed in. Instead, their conversation shows how getting a little more curious about each other might bring us closer.

Watch the full interview below or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Deezer.

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