On a recent episode of Newsmax’s “America Right Now,” commentator Tom Basile delivered a stark warning about what he describes as a growing “culture of death” in American society, driven by leftist ideologies. The segment calls for urgent action, particularly from younger generations, to resist forces that Basile argues undermine human dignity and life itself.

Basile begins by highlighting the precarious “line between life and death” and “good and evil.” He traces the origins of this cultural shift to issues like abortion and transgenderism, which he claims have escalated into a broader promotion of death and increased dependency on the state. According to Basile, these trends are propelled by the same political forces that view greater government reliance as a societal “achievement.”

The conservative commentator points to additional threats amplifying this crisis: artificial intelligence posing risks to human flourishing, a global Islamist intifada, rampant anti-Semitism, and resurgent Marxism. He warns that a “manufactured right to die”—likely alluding to euthanasia or assisted suicide debates—could be twisted into something far more dangerous if left unchecked.

Basile criticizes certain groups for failing to halt this trajectory. He singles out “liberal women” like Kathy Hochul and “Boomers and Gen X radical feminists,” accusing them of not protecting gender integrity or confronting these issues effectively.

Instead, he places hope in America’s youth. “Young Americans are our hope,” Basile declares. They have the potential to raise their voices against this culture of death and grasp a fundamental principle: “a government that can give you everything can also take it all from you.” He urges forces advocating for human dignity, such as the Catholic Church, to go beyond social media posts or mild disapproval and confront the moment decisively.

Looking ahead to 2026, Basile frames the challenge in the context of an “AI-fueled future” amid “left-wing assaults.” He cautions that conceding power to government—even incrementally—risks total loss of safety. True national prosperity, he concludes, lies in choosing to protect life above all.

As debates over life issues, technology, and government power continue into the new year, Basile’s call for youthful activism underscores a belief that the next generation holds the key to reversing these trends.