{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Zoomers and Boomers","title":"Blaine Benedict and Fran Smith Bridge the Generational Divide, Exploring Demographics, History, Technology, and the Quest for Intergenerational Understanding","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2a324004\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1694,"description":"Blaine Benedict and Fran Smith host a podcast comparing Baby Boomers and Generation Z, highlighting their demographic significance: Boomers make up 20% of the U.S. population, while Zoomers represent 21%. The discussion, with Zoomers Richard Green and Risa Federico,  covers historical milestones like the creation of zip codes and the introduction of the designated hitter rule. They also explore technological advancements, such as the iPhone, and the impact of social media on information accuracy. The conversation touches on personal experiences, including career paths and significant events like the Kennedy assassination. The podcast aims to foster intergenerational understanding and learning.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/usufbFWNQ1kPZ6kJbZoTZkIy114xXw736sgYJ32TwEo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MzI1/MGY0NDNhMThkOTEw/OWU3MGI2NWE0YjEx/Y2U3Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}