Gen Zers don’t cook. It’s costing them.
Gen Zers don’t cook. It’s costing them.  
Podcast: Reasonably Optimistic
Published On: Fri Jun 12 2026
Description: Eating food cooked at home has traditionally been considered a cheaper option to ordering takeout. So why are so many in Gen Z choosing food away from home? Host Megan McArdle explores how convenience, changing expectations and the modern economy have transformed the way we eat.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.