The Second Civil War

In a satirical black comedy alternate future United States, rapid immigration has led to a fractured multicultural society where politics is reduced to catering to various ethnic groups for votes. A cable news program, NewsNet, fuels polarization by airing footage of refugees and manipulating public opinion, leading Governor Jim Farley of Idaho to defy the President and close the state's border, sparking an overnight media sensation and a divide in national opinion. As tensions rise and media coverage intensifies, the country teeters on the brink of civil war, with reports of protests, riots, and even military mutinies that are broadcast live on television by NewsNet.