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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 1H 9M

Kontrarian Korner #139 - J. Burden

from Kontrarian Korner · host Ben Kelleran

Yesterday J. Burden returned to the podcast to talk about the problems facing the US and the younger generations, reasons to be optimistic on the future, and the cost of living and why burritos cost $20. We went back and forth on the problems with conservatives and why they haven’t conserved anything, what it would take to get younger Millennials and Zoomers to buy into the system, and where things are headed long term. If you enjoy a good conversation about what younger generations think about the direction of the US and the conversations that are happening on the economy, this one’s for you. You can find him on Twitter, as well as on his Substack below.Podcast Summary* The generational cost of living problem, and the conversation around inflation and food costs.* The messaging from conservative media and why it rings hollow.* The breakdown of different systems that previous generations took for granted.* Why we could see a small business boom from people that have been locked out of the system.* The purpose of a system is what it does, and how the current system is constructed.* Why all politics is patronage, and the importance of the patron-client relationship.* The demographic changes that are coming over the next decade and the political changes that will come from it. * Book Recommendations: On Resistance To Evil By Force by Ivan Alexandrovich Ilyin & American History Z by Joey Oliver. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe

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