A former federal judge told Mormon Land podcast that he believes the U.S. Constitution is "hanging by a thread" amid what he calls the nation's "toxic polarization," responding to President Dallin H. Oaks' recent speech at the Washington National Cathedral.

The judge argued that Latter-day Saints are uniquely positioned to help heal political divisions, given their theological emphasis on the Constitution's divine inspiration. The discussion centered on Oaks' call for constitutional compromise and religious engagement in democratic processes.

The interview explores how Latter-day Saint principles might inform approaches to current political tensions, particularly around questions of religious liberty and pluralism.