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Podcast explores unique perspectives of Generation X
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Angela Means Interim Director | Austin Parks and Recreation Department

In the latest episode of the Latchkey Legends podcast, Santanu Rahman engages in a conversation with Karen Browning, a Senior Training Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin. The discussion centers on life as a member of Generation X.

Latchkey Legends is part of the Varsity Generation Podcast project and highlights experiences from Generation X, those born between 1965 and 1980. Many individuals from this generation are now in their fifties and are eligible for Varsity Generation programs. According to the podcast, Gen Xers have a distinct perspective compared to Baby Boomers.

Santanu Rahman, who hosts the podcast, is also a Recreation Programs Specialist at Montopolis Recreation and Community Center. Through this series, listeners can explore the varied life experiences that define Generation X.

"Gen Xers have turned 50 or are in their 50's," notes Rahman during the episode, emphasizing how their unique worldviews set them apart from other generations.