About this Event
Escape from Fantasyland: Gen-Z, Politics and Social Media in America
with Kurt Anderson and Kandika Mehra
Thurs August 8th. 5pm Live, NYC (drinks to follow)
Location: Mintz, 919 3rd Avenue.
Join us for a provocative live event titled "Escape from Fantasyland: Can GenZ Save America?," featuring the razor-sharp insights of renowned author Kurt Andersen and the dynamic perspectives of young journalist Kanika Mehra. This event will dig into how GenZ can navigate today’s political and media chaos to spark real change.
Kurt Andersen, the bestselling author of "Fantasyland" and "Evil Geniuses," will expose how America has been led astray by falsehoods and economic inequality. He’ll break down the critical moments that got us here and discuss how we can forge a path forward.
Kanika Mehra, a summa cum laude graduate in Political Science and Government from the University of Maryland, combines her academic passion with real-world experience from her time at Oxford and internships in journalism and politics. With a background at the Bipartisan Policy Center, The Rachel Maddow Show, Meet the Press, and The Tonight Show , Mehra is a passionate advocate for reimagining our media landscape
Together, Andersen and Mehra will tackle the pressing question: How can GenZ lead America out of its current crisis? What role will media play in this transformation? Don’t miss this essential conversation on the power of GenZ to drive America’s state of affairs, and an exploration of how tech and media can lead to radical reform.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mintz, 919 3rd Avenue, New York, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00