(BPT) - New research from Spotify, part of its annual 'Culture Next' report, takes a closer look at the force that is Gen Z, revealing them to be a passionate crew of young people taking the reins for their future - a plugged-in, podcast-listening squad streaming news podcasts The Daily, NPR News and The Journal. A progress-driven group more interested in moving forward than they are in political parties. A dynamic unit made up of independent thinkers, who intend to be their own bosses one day (if they aren't already).