Set against the rise of American populist fascism, this drama follows a left-wing radical couple who were once radio talk show hosts. In the aftermath of their son’s suicide, they confront profound personal grief while reckoning with the collapse of their political hopes. As they withdraw from public life, the story tracks their acceptance that the revolution they once believed in may never materialize. The play positions private mourning alongside broader ideological disillusionment, linking family loss to a changing political landscape.