Millennials' Money Tips for Gen Z | April 28, 2025

Summary

In this episode of CNN 10, Koi Wire covers a variety of important topics, starting with the historic funeral of Pope Francis, attended by global leaders. The episode also touches on a meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, and an NFL draft memory from Koi’s own career. Millennials share recession survival tips with Gen Z on TikTok, reflecting on their experiences during the Great Recession. The segment also highlights heroic actions by two Tennessee teens who saved residents from a fire. The episode concludes with shoutouts to schools across the U.S. for their participation in CNN 10 activities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Historic funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, with thousands attending, including leaders like US Presidents Trump and Biden, and Prince William.
• 😀 Pope Francis was buried in a simple wooden coffin, symbolizing his humble life, and his coffin was transported in his famous Pope mobile.
• 😀 A private ceremony followed Pope Francis’s funeral, where a group of marginalized individuals, invited by the Pope, were among the last to say goodbye.
• 😀 President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the Vatican to discuss the ongoing war with Russia, followed by a social media rebuke of Putin.
• 😀 The NFL Draft concluded, with 257 college players drafted to the NFL. Koi Wire, a former NFL player, shared his personal experience of being drafted.
• 😀 A TikTok trend emerged where Millennials are offering recession survival advice to Gen Z, emphasizing preparing instead of panicking during economic downturns.
• 😀 Millennials shared wisdom on TikTok, telling Gen Z to focus on living below their means and avoiding social media comparisons, especially during recessions.
• 😀 In response to a potential recession, Gen Z is increasingly limiting spending and turning to local markets instead of big stores, as well as reducing unnecessary subscriptions.
• 😀 Two Tennessee teens, Andy Goforth and Davin Hug, saved residents from a retirement community fire by bravely entering the building to rescue them, earning recognition for their actions.
• 😀 CNN 10 featured shoutouts to various school groups, including the scouts at Lewis and Clark Middle School in Nebraska and the Panthers at Usetin Junior and Senior High School in Washington.

Q & A

What historical event is discussed in the script?

The script discusses the historic funeral of Pope Francis, which took place on Saturday in Vatican City.

Who attended the funeral of Pope Francis?

The funeral was attended by notable figures such as US Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the Presidents of France, the Philippines, India, and Finland, and Prince William of Wales, among others.

What was significant about the way Pope Francis was buried?

Pope Francis was buried in a simple wooden coffin, reflecting his humble life. Additionally, his coffin was transported in his famous Pope mobile, not a traditional hearse.

What unexpected event occurred before Pope Francis's funeral?

Before the funeral, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met in the Vatican to discuss the ongoing war with Russia.

What was the emotional impact of the NFL draft on Koi Wire?

Koi Wire shared his personal experience of being drafted into the NFL, recalling the nerves and emotional rollercoaster of waiting for a call and finally hearing from the Buffalo Bills, which made his NFL dreams come true.

How do millennials share advice to Generation Z regarding the potential recession?

Millennials, particularly those who lived through the Great Recession in 2008, are sharing their wisdom on TikTok by advising Gen Z to prepare for a recession by living below their means, saving money, and focusing on essentials.

What are some tips millennials are offering Gen Z to survive a recession?

Millennials are advising Gen Z to take any available job, limit unnecessary expenses, and avoid comparing themselves to others on social media. They also suggest prioritizing savings and focusing on essentials.

What is the significance of the 'team huddle' in football history?

The 'team huddle' was invented by a quarterback named Paul D. Huard in 1894 to prevent opposing teams from reading his play calls in sign language, as he played for a university for the deaf.

What did Koi Wire suggest is one of the best ways to empower ourselves during tough times?

Koi Wire suggests that learning from others who have faced similar challenges, such as millennials sharing their experiences of surviving the Great Recession, is one of the best ways to empower ourselves with knowledge.

What heroic action did two Tennessee teens take in response to a fire at a retirement community?

Andy Goforth and Davin Hug, two Tennessee teens, acted bravely by calling 911, entering a smoke-filled retirement community, and rescuing the residents inside. Their actions ensured the safety of the residents before firefighters arrived.