WATCH THE PANEL
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As part of the series My So-Called Midlife, KJZZ senior field correspondent Kathy Ritchie hosted a live discussion with panelists who have some insights about what's next for Gen X.

The oldest Gen Xers are turning 60 this year — hard to believe if you happen to be one. In this series, KJZZ's Kathy Ritchie takes a look at this generation and what they’re up to — or, rather, up against.
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Running for any kind of political office can mean being on the receiving end of a lot of criticism — from all sides. As we wrap up our special series on Generation X, KJZZ talked to Gov. Katie Hobbs — herself a Gen Xer — about how her upbringing shaped the way she handles public life.
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The oldest Gen Xers are turning 60 this year — hard to believe if you are one. They should be able to retire in a few years, but the financial reality bites for many of them.
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Gen Xers grew up in a time when smoking marijuana was illegal. A lot has changed. First, medical marijuana was legalized. Then recreational cannabis was legalized, and dispensaries now dot the Valley.
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The oldest Gen Xers are turning 60 this year, and many of them are not ready to retire. A financial advisor shares how to play catch-up.
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Take a trip down memory lane with one Gen Xer, Leigh Ann Dolan — a former theater kid — who talked about how life’s lessons inform her work today.
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Gen Xers were coming of age when divorce rates were at an all-time high. Here's what one therapist thinks about how these experiences shaped this generation.
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Gen X stereotypes have persisted since the 1990s, when the then-20-somethings were often portrayed as apathetic slackers. But our latest Gen X profile reveals they can’t all be painted with that broad brush.
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Generation X workers are filling in the gaps left by retiring baby boomers. As they become the oldest generation in the workforce, Gen X is also having to learn how to collaborate with the latest newcomers.
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If you grew up watching the '80s sitcom "Family Ties," you might wonder what kind of Republican the Gen X teenager Alex P. Keaton would be today. In this next story, we talk to two Republicans lobbyists about how the party of Reagan has changed.
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Coming out isn’t always easy — even today. And it certainly wasn’t 30 years ago when many Gen Xers were teens, including the one in this next story.
The Sound Of Gen X
What are the songs of your generation? Check out this playlist to see which songs KJZZ staff picked as the music that defined Generation X.
More aging coverage
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Photographer Kendrick Brinson's new book takes a different look at Sun City and the people who live there. "Sun City: A Love Letter to the Golden Years" is full of photos of the community and its residents.
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Writer Laurie Notaro shares in her latest work why visits back home to metro Phoenix are predictable … and not always that pleasant.
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Older Latinos often face barriers when it comes to healthcare — with language, culture and even transportation. Now, a new primary care clinic that was created to meet the needs of these aging Arizonans has opened its doors in Central Phoenix.
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Open AI, the company behind ChatGPT, said it canceled the planned release of its new AI model over safety concerns. Artificial intelligence and its uses have grown exponentially recently, and that includes in scams.
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Flagstaff musician Joshua Hill spoke with The Show about his new album and collaborating with his father, Greg, on stage before he died of dementia.