CPP History Special on Eugene V. Debs, with Debs Museum Director Allison Duerk
In our Season 3 Time Machine episode, AJ is joined by Allison Duerk, direct of the Eugene V Debs Museum to talk about who Debs is, the previous strength of the Socialist Party in America, why support for the party collapsed, what it was like for Debs to run for president from jail, why there has been increased interest in Debs in recent years, and what new research tells us about the importance of Kate Debs to Eugene and the Socialist Party.
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Brandon Givens, Forward Party Candidate for VA-11
In our third episode of the season, AJ talks with the Forward Party's nominee for the VA's House of Delegates District 11 race. They talk about who the Forward Party is, Brandon's decision to run as their candidate, his policy solutions to healthcare, education, election reform, and toxic politics between the two parties. They also talk about the process of getting on the ballot, how he is measuring success, some book recommendations, and what his campaign's mascot would be if it had one.
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Senator Tanya Vyhovsky, Vermont Progressive Party
In this episode, AJ is joined by State Senator Tanya Vyhovsky from Vermont's Progressive Party. They talk about her biography, who the Progressive Party is, what makes the Progressive Party different from the big two, some of their major policies, why the Progressive Party has been so successful in Vermont, what in the world Fusion Voting is, what it's like trying to govern in a diverse political environment, and Senator Vyhovsky teaches AJ what Varenyky is.
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Season 3 Premiere: George Foreman IV, Texas Independent
Season 3 Premiere! AJ kicks things off with George Foreman IV, entrepreneur, educator, minister, son of the legendary heavyweight champion, and now independent candidate for Texas’s 18th congressional district. They dive into everything from growing up as a Foreman, to why he’s stepping into politics, his top three policy priorities, and how he plans to stand out in a crowded race. George also shares how he’d approach working in Congress, some of his favorite books, and perhaps most importantly, whether he ever flipped the Monopoly board as a kid.
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Season Two Finale: 1968 Third Party Presidential Campaign George Wallace and the Rise of Partisan Po
To mark the end of Season Two, Dr. AJ Simmons fires up the Time Machine once again, this time landing in the chaotic presidential election of 1968. His focus is the third party presidential campaign of Alabama Governor George Wallace.Joining AJ is Dr. Aram Goudsouzian, Bizot Family Professor of History at the University of Memphis and author of The Men and the Moment: The Election of 1968 and the Rise of Partisan Politics in America. Together, they explore why Wallace is often called the “Most Influential Loser” in American politics and how his campaign shaped the political landscape we live in today.
Crashing the Political Party is a podcast for curious but busy people who feel let down by the current political system and are looking for something different. Each episode features conversations with, or about, alternative political candidates, topics, and ideas you won’t hear about on mainstream news. If you're ready to explore fresh voices and real options beyond the usual talking heads and cable news shouting matches, this podcast is for you.
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