Jan. 28, 2026

Episode 142 - Republicans vs. Democrats: Is the Two-Party System Divide and Conquer?

Episode 142 - Republicans vs. Democrats: Is the Two-Party System Divide and Conquer?
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Episode 142 - Republicans vs. Democrats: Is the Two-Party System Divide and Conquer?

In this episode, we play devil’s advocate and ask whether the modern two-party political system functions as a divide-and-conquer strategy. We explore ideas such as controlled opposition, Cloward and Piven-style pressure tactics, and whether Republicans and Democrats ultimately serve competing interests—or the same system.