Badlands Book Club

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into The Fourth Turning, unpacking Chapter 10, Part 2 with energy, humor, and hard-hitting analysis. This episode breaks down the generational archetypes, 13ers entering midlife, Millennials stepping into adulthood, and the emerging New Silent generation, and explores how each group shapes (and survives) the unfolding crisis era. Ashe and CannCon reflect on the accuracy of Strauss & Howe’s predictions, from millennial collectivism and workplace shifts to Gen X’s hardened pragmatism and the rising urgency for societal reconstruction. With sponsor breaks, personal anecdotes, boomer vs. 13er commentary, COVID-era parallels, and spirited discussions about culture, economics, duty, and the looming generational handoff, the hosts weave the book’s themes into the present moment. This session marks the near-completion of the book, setting the stage for the final stretch of the series and the transition into the next title in the club. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Tamarac Garden https://TamaracGarden.com Promo Code: BADLANDS • Vanman https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Vanman • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon

In this gripping continuation of The Fourth Turning, CannCon and Ashe in America dive into Chapter 10 of Strauss and Howe’s prophetic masterpiece, exploring how much of their “future history” has already come to pass. From 9/11 to COVID, government shutdowns, financial collapse, and even the concept of “polycrisis,” the hosts trace how the authors seemingly predicted America’s unraveling in eerie detail. They dissect the generational archetypes...Boomers, Gen X, Millennials - and how each plays a role in the coming civic rebirth or collapse. Between laughs about “cougars,” Taco Bell runs, and the Great American Restoration Tour, Ashe and CannCon examine whether the crisis climax has already begun and what kind of America might emerge on the other side. Equal parts historical reflection and philosophical debate, this episode merges humor, scholarship, and faith in the way only Badlands Book Club can. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Goldco Secure your financial future with Gold and Silver https://badlandsgold.com #GoldcoPartner • Badlands Health https://BadlandsHealth.com • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon

CannCon and Ashe in America return to the Badlands Book Club for Chapter 9 of The Fourth Turning, diving deep into “Fourth Turnings in History.” With humor, sharp analysis, and a few hurricane jokes, they unpack Neil Howe and William Strauss’s theory that history moves in repeating cycles of crisis and renewal. From the War of the Roses to World War II, they trace how catalysts spark cultural rebirth and debate when America’s current Fourth Turning began, 9/11, the 2008 crash, or something still unfolding. Ashe connects modern “intersectionality” and victim culture to cyclical social breakdowns, while CannCon draws parallels between COVID-era conformity and historical crises of authority. They explore the predictability of societal collapse, the role of global elites, and whether humanity’s rhythm has been hacked. It’s a rich blend of philosophy, history, and speculation, with plenty of Badlands banter and even a little pop culture thrown in. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Shop Badlands https://badlandsmedia.tv/shop • Conscious Strength https://badlandsmedia.tv/strength Promo Code: Badlands • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon

CannCon and Ashe in America finally wrap up the epic Chapter 8 of The Fourth Turning, a dense, prophetic section that eerily mirrors the world of 2025. From the economic decay of the “13er generation” to the rise of millennial moralism and the illusion of modern progress, the hosts analyze how Strauss and Howe seemed to predict everything from the gig economy to COVID-era conformity. Ashe and CannCon explore how manipulated social engineering, centralized control, and generational cycles have shaped today’s unraveling, and whether America is now entering the long-awaited “High” phase. With sharp humor, honest self-reflection, and classic Badlands banter, this chapter closes with insights into Y2K, 9/11, and the crises that redefined an era. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Loaded Gun Coffee https://badlandsmedia.tv/loaded Promo Code: BADLANDS • Scales Gear badlandsmedia.tv/scales Promo Code: Badlands • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into The Fourth Turning with Part 2 of Chapter 8, exploring the Boomer generation’s rise into midlife power and the cultural shifts that reshaped America. From the “yuppie” era and Reagan’s political influence to the moral fervor and spiritual awakenings of the 1990s, Ashe and CannCon connect Strauss and Howe’s generational theory to today’s world with humor and sharp insight. They discuss the parallels between then and now—revived faith movements, the redefinition of family values, the culture wars, and the roots of modern polarization. The hosts also weave in their signature banter over fantasy football, gold prices, and soft disclosure ads, blending intellect with entertainment in classic Badlands fashion. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Conscious Strength https://badlandsmedia.tv/strength Promo Code: Badlands • Goldco Secure your financial future with Gold and Silver https://badlandsgold.com #GoldcoPartner • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon

CannCon and Ashe in America tackle Chapter 8 of The Fourth Turning, diving into the unraveling era of 1984–2005 and the rise of America’s culture wars. They explore how Reagan’s “Morning in America” optimism masked deep societal fragmentation, from Apple’s 1984 Super Bowl ad to the rise of niche identities and the collapse of shared civic trust. The conversation tracks how Americans shifted from collective institutions to personal fulfillment, spawning tribalism, declining faith in government, and the birth of a politics of meaning. From the O.J. Simpson trial to the Oklahoma City bombing, the chapter reveals how conspiracy theories, cultural clashes, and moral polarization redefined the era. CannCon and Ashe break down the generational archetypes, Silent, Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and how each played a role in America’s unraveling, setting the stage for the crises to come. With sharp insight and humor, they connect Strauss and Howe’s theory to today’s chaos, asking what lessons the unraveling holds for the storm ahead. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Loaded Gun Coffee https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Loaded Promo Code: Badlands • Vanman https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Vanman • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into The Fourth Turning by Strauss and Howe, unpacking the seismic cultural shifts of the Awakening era. From the GI Generation’s confidence after WWII to the Silent Generation’s contradictions and the Boomers’ rebellious rise, this discussion draws striking parallels to today’s upheavals. They trace how Vietnam, Watergate, civil rights battles, and shifting family dynamics set the stage for generational conflict and cultural realignment, while also exploring how children of the 1960s and 70s were shaped by fractured homes, Hollywood’s anti-child narratives, and a society growing hostile to traditional structures. With humor, historical insight, and a sharp eye on how these cycles echo into the present, CannCon and Ashe help listeners see the patterns that repeat, and why understanding them matters now more than ever. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Goldco Secure your financial future with Gold and Silver https://badlandsgold.com #GoldcoPartner • Loaded Gun Coffee https://badlandsmedia.tv/loaded Promo Code: BADLANDS • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into The Fourth Turning with Chapter 7, exploring how the GI, Silent, and Boomer generations shaped America’s trajectory from post–World War II prosperity into the turbulence of the Consciousness Revolution. They trace the rise of the GI “We Generation,” the Silent Generation’s conformity and cautious prosperity, and the Boomers’ emergence as the idealistic prophets of cultural change. From the optimism of the 1950s to the upheavals of the 1960s and 70s, the hosts map how each archetype responded to shifting challenges, laying the groundwork for the awakenings and crises to follow. Dense, thought-provoking, and highly relevant, this chapter brings historical rhythm into focus while hinting at where we might be headed today. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/ZZsAwOeskfI Join Brian and Ashe every week, going chapter by chapter through some of what we consider to be essential 'based' readings. Leave a Badlands Boost: https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Goldco Secure your financial future with Gold and Silver https://badlandsgold.com #GoldcoPartner • Pet Club 24/7 https://badlandsmedia.tv/PetClub • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] Badlands Book Club is: CannCon: https://twitter.com/CannConActual https://truthsocial.com/@CannCon Ashe in America: https://twitter.com/AsheinAmerica https://truthsocial.com/@asheinamerica #AsheInAmerica #Canncon