The Daily Whatever, May 17: Why Is the News Obsessed with GenX Lately?
Talking about our most recent GenX focused articles--and what's going on in the media.

Lawrence Winnerman is a science fiction writer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After twenty-five years leading technology programs at Amazon and Microsoft, he was chief operating officer of Blue Amp Media. In his Substack publication, The Hinge & The Near Field, he writes about AI and democracy and is serializing his novel Light Shines Through. He co-hosts The Daily Whatever Show.
Talking about our most recent GenX focused articles--and what's going on in the media.
Gen X in the Crosshairs of Capitalism: What Could Go Wrong?
These might be our three most fucked-up news stories yet.
Good vibes for Mr. Joe, and thanks to Robin for jumping in
We covered a lot of ground, and listening to anything Amy said in her amazing accent was a blast!
On being a writer, following writing as the dream, and so much more
Introducing Char Sundust's new Substack - Spirit Sanctuary
Our close encounter with a Canadian Comedian goes a bit off the rails
With so much going wrong in the world, who will win?!
What do you do when you think your boyfriend might be the Second Coming?
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What do you do when you think your boyfriend might be the Second Coming?
Füsun Aydın from 'Letters from a Prostitute' joined for a fascinating conversation about writing.
A recording from Lawrence Winnerman and Dana DuBois's live video
Is it an identity? Or a proclivity? A GenX discussion...
Santa Lawrence is gonna SLEIGH, ho ho ho
With Kevin Alexander, lots of fucked-up shit, and a tribute to Jill Sobule
‘Cause Santa, he needs some dough-dough!
With very special guest Walter Rhein!
Technical difficulties, please stand by!
We don't feel fine about it, we need wine to gripe about it, and stuff is about to get scarce and more expensive. 😭😭
The shelves are about to go empty — again
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Scrappy GenXers on making your way in the work world today, which takes everything you got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot...