Badlands Book Club

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

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into The Fourth Turning, this time unpacking Chapter 5’s exploration of generational cycles and historical rhythms. They discuss how crime, substance abuse, and cultural trends rise and fall across awakenings, unravelings, and crises, and why today’s fentanyl epidemic may not fit neatly into past patterns. The hosts wrestle with questions about technology, propaganda, and whether elites exploit these cycles to manipulate society, connecting insights from Bernays to modern AI. They trace turning points from the Civil War through World War II to today, examining anomalies in history and the potential for another global reorganization in our time. With humor, personal anecdotes, and sharp analysis, this episode blends book study with big-picture reflections on America’s past, present, and future. 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: • Scales Gear https://badlandsmedia.tv/scales Promo Code: BADLANDS • 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

CannCon and Ashe in America continue their deep dive into Strauss and Howe’s The Fourth Turning, unpacking Chapter 4 with insight, humor, and plenty of historical parallels. From Mount Rushmore’s symbolic generational archetypes to the Renaissance, Reformation, and the birth of America’s cyclical patterns, the hosts explore how prophets, nomads, heroes, and artists shape history in repeating turnings. They connect past awakenings, crises, and unravelings to today’s cultural and political landscape, drawing out lessons on institutions, family, society, and the rhythm of generational change. With lively banter, sponsor shout-outs, and even a few tangents about smoothies, protein shakes, and pets, this episode blends serious discussion with the community vibe that makes Badlands Book Club a listener favorite. 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: • Scales Gear https://badlandsmedia.tv/scales 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 dive back into The Fourth Turning with Part 2 of Chapter 3, unpacking Strauss and Howe’s generational theory and its implications for America’s current cycle. They explore how recurring patterns of crisis and renewal shape history, drawing connections between past turnings and the challenges unfolding today. The discussion highlights the traits of each generation, how these archetypes interact during pivotal moments, and why understanding the cycles is key to anticipating what comes next. With sharp analysis and thoughtful commentary, the hosts make complex historical patterns engaging and relevant to the present moment. 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: • Vanman https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Vanman • Loaded Gun Coffee https://badlandsmedia.tv/loaded 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 wrap up Letters to Trump with a lively discussion of the epilogue, sharing their final reflections on the collection and its mix of personal anecdotes, political history, and cultural commentary. They revisit memorable letters from the book, draw connections to current events, and explore how Trump’s relationships, both political and personal, have shaped his public persona. The hosts balance humor with insight, offering candid takes on the personalities featured, the behind-the-scenes stories revealed, and what these letters say about influence, loyalty, and legacy. It’s a fitting close to the series that has blended literature, politics, and a dash of Badlands banter. 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: • My Fireside https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Fire • Loaded Gun Coffee https://badlandsmedia.tv/loaded 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 Episode 20 of Badlands Book Club, CannCon and Ashe in America begin their deep dive into The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe, kicking off with Chapter 2: "Winter Comes Again." This foundational chapter introduces the core concept of cyclical generational dynamics shaping American history. The hosts explore the idea that history doesn’t just progress, it turns, predictably, through recurring cycles of growth, unraveling, crisis, and rebirth. Drawing parallels to current events, CannCon and Ashe reflect on the cultural and institutional signs that suggest we are deep into a Fourth Turning, a period of upheaval and transformation. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding how the past informs the present, and how we might navigate the season 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: • All Good https://badlandsmedia.tv/allgood Promo Code Badlands • Loaded Gun Coffee https://badlandsmedia.tv/loaded 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