In September 2025, New York City faced the deadliest storm in its history. Superstorm Omega wasn’t just a hurricane—it was a perfect storm of climate chaos, political failure, and human tragedy. In this episode, we take you inside the disaster as it unfolded: the terrifying landfall, the frantic rescue efforts, and the catastrophic breakdown of FEMA. As the city drowns, the nation watches in horror, and the blame game ignites—was this a failure of leadership, or proof that America was no longer prepared for the storms of the future?

As Trump’s second term unfolds, the U.S. experiences sweeping policy shifts—immigration crackdowns, economic protectionism, and assertive foreign policy. Supporters see a renewed focus on sovereignty and security, while critics warn of rising tensions and eroding institutions. Jasper Blake examines the reactions across America, from protests to praise, and asks: Were these decisive moves to restore strength, or the sparks of deeper fragmentation?

Fractured Union opens by exploring America's long history of division, from the Civil War to modern-day polarization. As Jasper Blake recounts the tensions leading into Donald Trump’s second term in 2025, we examine early warning signs—rising extremism, economic strain, and climate disasters. Was the nation already doomed, or could history have taken a different path?