3 chapters across the catalog
A donor asks the hosts for their opinions on the Libertarian Party and the Mises Caucus. One host expresses that the party is a "lost cause" and a "cop-out" for those avoiding the Republican label, while the other recounts his journey from Democrat to Reagan Republican to Unaffiliated. Both acknowledge past support for Ron Paul's presidential campaigns.
Political Identity, Independent Voters and Structural Racism
The hosts discuss the pressure to identify with a specific political party versus remaining an independent voter. A debate on a televised panel highlights the claim that all white people benefit from a structurally racist system regardless of their personal beliefs. The segment explores the increasing number of Americans who reject traditional party labels.
Ross Perot, Political Charts, 1992 Presidential Election
The hosts reminisce about Ross Perot's 1992 presidential campaign and his effective use of flip charts and "fireside chats" to explain economic issues. They discuss his significant momentum as an independent candidate before his abrupt temporary withdrawal from the race. Perot's idiosyncratic style is compared to modern political communication.
