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Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Gen Z is more likely to identify as politically independent than any other generation. Why are young voters breaking away from the two-party system? University of Oklahoma senior Emma Rowland weighs in on what’s driving the shift.

Originally aired on April 20, 2026

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