
@bbcradio4Sep 1, 2026 · 1:00 · original sound - BBC Radio 4
Are Gen Z movements reshaping politics? The Chief Justice of India called unemployed young people “cockroaches” and the mass youth movement that began after the cancellation of a national exam took on the title - the Cockroach Janta party. But India hasn’t been the only country that has seen Gen Z - people aged between 14 and 29 - engaging in mass protests this year. It’s been happening all over the place, from Serbia to Kenya. So what do they want, what have they achieved and what part has social media played in it? Join @david_aaronovitch and guests to find out. The Briefing Room | Listen on BBC Sounds
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