The Second American Reconstruction

In Episode Three, Oliver and Ruth successfully resolve the conflict with Ms. Ducre. Shortly thereafter, the three engage in a dialogue about the purposes of their visit, allowing the audience to gain insights into one of the many underlying causes of the Civil War that affected the nation. Additionally, while Ruth and Oliver are conducting their routine business visit, there is a captivating moment where Ruth expresses interest in Ms. Ducre's silver cross, leading to an enlightening discussion about religious conviction. If you found this episode enjoyable, please consider sharing it with a friend.

In Episode Two, Oliver Howard and Ruth Freeman, two Federal Resettlement Agency employees, arrive at their newest client's home. Yet, unknown to them their newest client is not so welcoming and she gives them a big surprise for their uninvited visit.

In Episode 1, we are introduced to Oliver Howard, the reluctant caseworker for the Federal Resettlement Administration, and Ruth Freeman, a rookie caseworker en route to their upcoming assignment. The setting is a rural town named St. Stephens, Louisiana, where, by the year 2066, a significant number of Black American residents appear to have vanished. St. Stephens has become a place where only a handful of Black Americans remain.

In the near future, America is grappling with a dual internal conflict: recovering from a devastating Civil War and confronting the severe impacts of climate change. The main character, Oliver Howard, a war veteran, along with his young partner Ruth Freeman, is part of a new bureaucracy tasked with rescuing endangered citizens from hostile communities affected by climate change, historical racial tensions, and rampant corporate greed. However, accomplishing their mission is not their only concern. Unbeknownst to them, a greater spiritual purpose underlies their assignments, with invisible forces both guiding and obstructing their efforts. Will they succeed in their governmental roles while failing in their spiritual mission, or will it be the opposite? Follow along through each episode to uncover the answers."The Second American Reconstruction Podcast," created by Alton Spooner, a native of Louisiana and graduate of the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas, explores these themes in depth.