David French: Why America Could Break Up (The Real Threat of Secession)

<p><em>Time</em> Columnist and <em>Dispatch</em> Senior Editor David French joins the show to discuss his new book: <em>Divided We Fall</em>, which outlines how polarization and division could lead America to split up.</p> <p>We break down the theory behind this hypothesis and David&#39;s hypothetical scenarios: &quot;Calexit&quot; and &quot;Texit,&quot; where California and Texas, respectively, exit the Union after foreseeable but tragic circumstances unfold. David provocatively argues that this threat is not as far off as you think.</p> <p>0:52 The Law of Group Polarization, Explained<br> 3:00 Warnings From Pre-Civil-War America to Today<br> 7:00 The Iraq War, Grievance, and Civil Strife<br> 10:17 After Capitol Attack, Break Up More Likely Than Ever<br> 13:40 Scenario: How California Secession Would Play Out<br> 18:45 Why SHOULDN&#39;T Red and Blue America Split Up?<br> 26:00 Pluralism and Tolerance as a Solution, Explained<br> 29:10 Federalism and States&#39; Rights<br> 35:00 Can the Fight Over Abortion &amp; Guns be Overcome?</p> <p>Follow David on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench</a><br> Purchase his book on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Divorce-Country-Apart_And/dp/1250201977/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Divorce-Country-Apart_And/dp/1250201977/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=</a></p> <p>Follow Brad on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brad_polumbo" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/brad_polumbo</a><br> Follow Brad on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradpolumbo/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/bradpolumbo/</a><br> Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-boundaries-with-brad-polumbo/id1531229449" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-boundaries-with-brad-polumbo/id1531229449</a><br> Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: <a hr