From Division to Solidarity: Hope for a Fractured Politics

American political life is increasingly fractured by generational conflict, growing distrust of institutions, and a willingness across the spectrum to exercise power arbitrarily. From Congress to town halls, an older generation seeks to preserve the past while a younger movement pursues change even at the cost of community bonds. This shift raises urgent questions about democracy, the rule of law, and the moral health of our political life.

Jake Meador, Editor in Chief of Mere Orthodoxy, joined us to explore how a renewed commitment to human dignity and the common good can provide hope and a unifying path forward.

Jake Meador lives in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife and four children. He is a contributing writer at The Dispatch and serves as the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy, a media organization working for Christian renewal. He is the author of multiple books, and his writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Commonweal, National Review, and First Things, among others.