In this episode of From Our Generation, Crom Carmichael and Mike Hassell wrestle with a deep and personal question: What does it mean to belong to a shared culture; and does American culture, as we once knew it, still exist?

They reflect on the values that once unified Americans, from the self-evident truths in the Declaration of Independence to the rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights. Is the Constitution still a cultural anchor, or just a legal document we selectively enforce? Crom recalls a time when personal responsibility and mutual respect were widely held ideals, while Mike questions whether we’ve ever truly had a singular American culture.

The conversation becomes especially poignant as they navigate current tensions around parental authority, gender identity, and the growing unwillingness to tolerate opposing views. From the influence of psychotropic drugs to the cultural consequences of redefining justice, the episode explores how the erosion of shared values may threaten the very idea of a functioning society.

Can a free nation survive when even the definition of freedom is up for debate?

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