Senator Cory Booker on the Collapse of American Community, the Government Shutdown, and Polynesian Folk Music

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Hey folks,

This conversation with Senator Cory Booker was one of the most heartfelt and eye-opening sessions we’ve ever had on Endless Urgency. We talked about everything from the collapse of American community to the weaponization of disconnection—and yes, even Polynesian folk music. If you care about building a country where people can actually thrive, this is a must-watch.

• [00:03:27] Cory Booker opens up about his own trauma, the power of community, and how isolation is breaking America

• [00:06:58] A stark warning: the dual health care crises heading our way—and how the shutdown could push millions off coverage

• [00:12:00] On the myth of left vs. right: how the real divide is between the powerful and the rest of us

• [00:21:23] A candid defense of local media, small-dollar support, and why independent voices matter more than ever

• [00:31:01] Behind the scenes of the Senator’s legendary Parks and Rec cameo—and what the show left on the cutting room floor.

If you’re tired of politics that only focus on tearing down, and you’re hungry for conversations that build something better—become a paid subscriber today. This work is powered by people who believe in community, compassion, and truth over noise. Don’t miss out on the movement we’re building here.

With urgency,

—Mike