Show Notes
The evidence is undeniable. In 1964, 77% of Americans trusted their government. Today, that number has collapsed to a catastrophic 17%. This isn't a political problem; it's a systemic failure.
In this urgent conversation, I sit down with author and civic leader Chip Webster to prosecute the case against a nation that has lost its way. We dissect the "gradual, then sudden" bankruptcy of our democracy, why we no longer trust our institutions or each other, and the root cause of our crisis of disconnection.
Then, we unveil the radical solution: a sweeping proposal for universal national service designed to rebuild our social fabric from the ground up. This isn't just another interview. It's the blueprint for a national reset.
Learn more about Chip Webster's work: https://www.unityandservice.org/
Chapters: (00:00) - The Question We Can No Longer Ignore (01:00) - The 60-Year Collapse: The Damning Evidence (05:00) - The Hemingway Prophecy: How Democracies Go Bankrupt (10:30) - The Radical Plan: One Year of National Service (19:00) - The Real Sickness: Our Crisis of Connection (32:00) - The Path Forward: Rebuilding the American Citizen
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