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Why Millennials Reject Political Careers

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Millennials are now at the age when they are taking on positions of power across the country. Shauna L. Shames, who teaches political science at Rutgers University-Camden, joins us to talk about why young adults increasingly feel they can contribute to society more effectively outside of government. She writes about the idea in “Out of the Running: Why Millennials Reject Political Careers and Why It Matters” (NYU Press).