Badlands Book Club Ep. 20: The Fourth Turning by William Strauss & Neil Howe - Chapter 2

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.