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Spin Cycle: America's Political Laundry

Spin Cycle: America's Political Laundry

Update: 2025-12-13

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In this episode, Ayana explores the cyclical nature of American politics, highlighting how history often repeats itself through recurring themes of conflict, reform, backlash, and renewal. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns to transform them into spirals of progress, urging listeners to learn from the past to foster a more just and stable future.

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Spin Cycle: America's Political Laundry

Spin Cycle: America's Political Laundry

Ayana R. Fakhir