America Split in 2045 | Chicago News

In 2045, America is split into two warring nations—the United States of America and the Free American Republic—yet they still share air traffic control and the stock market. Kurt Andersen’s new novel, “The Breakup,” follows Natalie and Asher as they navigate their own breakup amid this fractured reality. The story traces how the nation splintered, referencing a violent protest after a former president’s death, and explores how personal lives are caught in the political divide—a tense border crossing scene involving an abortion highlights the stakes. Natalie, a poet from Tennessee with Cuban immigrant roots, refuses to see the world in black and white, questioning whether people will risk comfort for culture wars. Andersen blends sorrow and beauty, painting vivid portraits of desolate landscapes like western Nebraska, while hinting at fragile hope in places where liberal ideals persist. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b31f9c9b28ef9d0