Connie Shaw used to be a liberal feminist and believer in trans rights. Today she is a gender critical conservative who speaks out for Israel. I asked Connie about how this happened, why it's so hard to escape the mainstream narratives Gen Z are being fed, and what's in store for our generation in the future.Connie is the External Affairs Officer at the Free Speech Union and a regular contributor at GB News.Get 20% off Jamie AI with my code ELLIOT. I use Jamie for every episode - research, notes during the recording and analysis of video performance after. Check it out:https://www.jamie-ai.com/Subscribe to my Substack to see bonus content and send in your questions for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Connie on X: https://x.com/_ConnieShawCHAPTERS:00:00 How did you go from progressive to conservative?07:42 Why it’s so hard for Gen Z to see through the trans narrative11:54 Safe spaces at university16:34 Why are we scared to talk about certain subjects?19:32 Advice for speaking out26:00 Are we too focussed on safety?30:24 Do you feel pressure to go further right?35:42 Why I started speaking out for Israel45:09 You have to be cautious when making alliances51:10 What are the good traits of Gen Z?54:00 Why do you favour Judeo-Christian values?59:56 The idea of becoming religious scares me1:05:50 Are you optimistic about our generation?My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

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