Interview Only w/ Paul Taylor - Did The Boomers Really Ruin Everything?

The Baby Boomer generation has maintained unprecedented political and economic hegemony for over three decades, with members born within a 90-day window occupying the presidency for 24 of the last 32 years. Author and veteran reporter Paul Taylor argues that this generation’s long reign has facilitated a shift from an egalitarian culture to one defined by extreme income inequality and a pervasive sense that the system is rigged. While Boomers championed civil rights and individual freedoms, they simultaneously undermined institutional trust, leaving a fractured political landscape. Despite current populist anger and the rise of figures like Donald Trump, the nation remains a creedal society defined by its openness to immigration and a commitment to equality. The transition toward a more diverse, non-majority demographic future offers a potential path for renewal, provided the next generation can bridge the current cultural divides.