The J. Burden Show [BONUS] 10/30 Appearance on The Old Word with Will Tanner
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Nov 12, 2025 Jay Burden, a podcaster and keen observer of generational dynamics, dives into the polarized state of Generation Z. He discusses the split between the far-left and younger conservatives, revealing how economic frustrations are shifting their political leanings. Jay explores the growing trend of young men toward traditionalism and church attendance, contrasting this with female political alignments. He emphasizes how social media has influenced the youth's disillusionment with democracy and the importance of grassroots organizing for a more profound change.
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Forced Social-Justice Class Pushed Him Right
- Jay recounts being forced into a social-justice class and feeling out of place and disillusioned.
- That experience pushed him and peers toward the right as teenage rebellion against perceived absurdity.
Young Men Returning To Demanding Religions
- Young men moving right often go deep, embracing authoritarian religious and traditional institutions.
- This trend reverses typical gender patterns of religiosity and signals cultural realignment.
Younger Generations Reevaluate Sacred Taboos
- Younger conservatives feel less bound by earlier taboos and sacred topics, changing political discourse.
- Norms once protected subjects like WWII and Israel; today's youth treat many of those topics as fair targets.