Has American politics always been so divided? Our current political system seems broken beyond repair, but where did it all start? This week Grant tells Maia about the history of the American political system and the political parties that have defined the eras. We discuss winning strategies, coalition building, and add some important framing and context to the current state of politics in America. In this country, we’re all Party Animals - out now!

Grant's Reccs:

Music Artist: CMAT

Books: Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:26:43 Party Animals

00:36:38 The First Party System

01:04:07 The Second Party System

01:22:02 The Third Party System

01:39:11 The Fourth Party System

02:18:55 The Fifth Party System

02:39:25 The Sixth Party System

02:43:29 The Future & Final Thoughts

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