The Last of the Millennials

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Summary

In this episode of 'You Can Call Me Karen,' we dive into the year 1996, exploring its significance as the last year millennials were born. We reflect on personal memories, cultural impacts, and see how good our memories are while reflecting back THIRTY years! The conversation includes humorous 'Karen' stories, memorable moments of friendship, and a discussion on how historical events from 1996 connect to today's issues. The episode highlights the importance of shared experiences and the role of nostalgia in shaping identity. In this engaging conversation, we explore the intersection of comedy and news, the evolution of satirical media, and the impact of conspiracy theories on public perception. The episode wraps with a fun trivia game that tests our knowledge of the year.

Keywords

1996, millennials, pop culture, nostalgia, podcast, friendship, Karen stories, cultural impact, historical events, entertainment, comedy, news, satire, conspiracy theories, media coverage, race, trivia, 1996, pop culture, sports, music

References

https://www.history.com/a-year-in-history/1996

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SchVEz8CEM

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As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.