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WOKE-FREE TV Show Still Falls SHORT: Why 'Non-Woke' Isn't Enough to Save American Culture

Gary FranchiFebruary 28, 2026216 views
WOKE-FREE TV Show Still Falls SHORT: Why 'Non-Woke' Isn't Enough to Save American Culture
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While patriots celebrate any break from Hollywood's relentless woke agenda, the lukewarm reception of HBO's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" proves that simply avoiding leftist talking points isn't enough to restore American values in entertainment.

The new Game of Thrones prequel has been praised by some conservatives for steering clear of the diversity lectures and climate change sermons that have poisoned virtually every major TV production since 2020. But here's the hard truth: "non-woke" content is just treading water while our culture continues drowning in decades of anti-American propaganda.

Think about it, folks. When did we lower the bar so much that we're celebrating shows that simply don't attack traditional values? That's like praising a restaurant for not spitting in your food – it's the bare minimum, not a victory worth cheering.

The Real Battle for Hearts and Minds

President Trump's decisive 2024 victory showed Americans are hungry for leaders who don't just resist the radical left – they actively promote America First values. The same principle applies to our entertainment. We need storytellers who celebrate patriotism, traditional families, individual liberty, and the constitutional principles that made this nation great.

"Conservative audiences deserve more than scraps from Hollywood's table. We need content that reflects our values, not just content that avoids insulting them."

While establishment Republicans might pat themselves on the back for this small cultural "win," real conservatives understand we're fighting for the soul of American civilization. Every movie, TV show, and social media post shapes how our children view the world. Settling for "non-woke" content is like bringing a butter knife to a gunfight.

The Trump-Vance administration has shown what happens when conservatives stop playing defense and start advancing their agenda. From mass deportations to dismantling the deep state, this White House understands that victory requires offense, not just resistance.

It's time for conservative content creators to follow Trump's lead. Stop asking Hollywood for permission to exist and start building the explicitly patriotic entertainment empire that American families desperately need. Our culture war won't be won with half-measures and compromise – it requires the same America First boldness that put Trump back in the White House.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirst88Verified2 hours ago
This is spot on. Playing defense against woke culture isn't a winning strategy - we need to go on offense with content that celebrates American values, entrepreneurship, and personal responsibility. The left didn't win the culture war by being defensive.
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RedStateRealistVerified2 hours ago
100% agree. We need our own version of what they did in Hollywood but with conservative values at the center.
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FreedomFighter2024Verifiedjust now
The problem is funding. Hollywood has deep pockets and we're playing catch-up with streaming platforms and production budgets.
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ConservativeViewerVerifiedjust now
The article makes a great point about passive vs. active content. What specific shows or networks do you think are doing this right? I'm looking for recommendations for my family.
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PatriotMom47Verifiedjust now
Finally someone said it! Just avoiding woke content isn't enough - we need shows that actively promote traditional values and strong family structures. My kids are starving for content that actually reflects our beliefs.
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TradDad2024Verifiedjust now
Exactly this. We cancelled Netflix last year and it's been hard finding quality family programming that doesn't subtly push progressive messaging.