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In the 1960s, there was a clear counterculture to the political upheavals of the time, led largely by music, but also by key novels such as “Catch-22” and “Slaughterhouse-5,” despite being written by representatives from an older generation who had fought in, and were writing about, World War Two. There was a clearer generational divide, stemming largely from the fact that the older generation was ordering the younger one to fight and die in a war few believed in or even understood. But where is the counterculture now? Are there just too many fires to put out at once? What art is addressing our dire moment? Where is our Woodstock, our Gimme Shelter? Are the Boomers the last generation to really commit to protest? We’re seeing younger generations everywhere else in the world protesting, but not in the US.
Boomer Has It!
The transatlantic podcast you never knew you needed.
About the Hosts Boomer Has It! brings together two seasoned writers from two different worlds to find common ground (or a good-natured argument) in the middle of the Atlantic through an unfiltered boomer lens.
Join the Conversation We don’t just want to talk at you; we want to hear from you. Whether you agree with our take or think we’ve missed the mark entirely, get in touch:
- Instagram: @boomer.has.it
- YouTube: Coming soon!
Support the Show If you enjoyed this episode, the best way to support us is to follow the show on your favorite app and leave a 5-star review. It helps us stay visible in a "fractured age" and keeps the conversation going.
Two writers. Two cities. Two opinions. One perspective you won't find anywhere else.
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In the 1960s, there was a clear counterculture to the political upheavals of the time, led largely by music, but also by key novels such as “Catch-22” and “Slaughterhouse-5,” despite being written by representatives from an older generation who had fought in, and were writing about, World War Two. There was a clearer generational divide, stemming largely from the fact that the older generation was ordering the younger one to fight and die in a war few believed in or even understood. But where is the counterculture now? Are there just too many fires to put out at once? What art is addressing our dire moment? Where is our Woodstock, our Gimme Shelter? Are the Boomers the last generation to really commit to protest? We’re seeing younger generations everywhere else in the world protesting, but not in the US.
Boomer Has It!
The transatlantic podcast you never knew you needed.
About the Hosts Boomer Has It! brings together two seasoned writers from two different worlds to find common ground (or a good-natured argument) in the middle of the Atlantic through an unfiltered boomer lens.
Join the Conversation We don’t just want to talk at you; we want to hear from you. Whether you agree with our take or think we’ve missed the mark entirely, get in touch:
- Instagram: @boomer.has.it
- YouTube: Coming soon!
Support the Show If you enjoyed this episode, the best way to support us is to follow the show on your favorite app and leave a 5-star review. It helps us stay visible in a "fractured age" and keeps the conversation going.
Two writers. Two cities. Two opinions. One perspective you won't find anywhere else.