10.45- The Disunity Congresses

Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions 

After re-writing election laws to ensure a Duma he could work with, Prime Minister Stolypin finally had a Duma he could work with. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolution. 

Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died. 

Media pundits love to say America is 'divided as never before' -- but how true is that? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into multiple Congressional debacles, from that time a civil war almost happened (before the actual civil war) to that time one guy literally assault ... Show More

A show of strength and unity kicks off the 2019 Annual Convention, but behind the scenes, the NRA is nearing a civil war. 

<p>The tone of American politics can be...nasty. But is this nastiness really worse than in previous eras, and if so, what does that mean for our democracy? Historian David Moss takes the long view — arguing that American democracy is much more resilient than we realize. This wee ... Show More

<p>It's no secret that voters distrust Washington, D.C. In numerous polls, citizens of every political overwhelmingly disapprove of Congress. But why? What's the source of this distrust and, perhaps most importantly, is there something Congress doesn't want you to know?</p><p> </ ... Show More

<p>Your three favorite corpo-authoritarian redfash tankies are here to say democracy BAD...or whatever it is redditors like to claim. Let&apos;s talk about the word &quot;tankie&quot; and the notion of authoritarianism!</p><p><strong>Support the show and help us grow while stayin ... Show More

<p>We all know our political system is “broken” — but what if that’s not true? Some say the Republicans and Democrats constitute a wildly successful industry that has colluded to kill off competition, stifle reform, and drive the country apart. So what are you going to do about i ... Show More

"Lay down your arms, you damned rebels, or you are all dead men."This is the story of the First Continental Congress and the build-up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies air their grievances against Parliament, and it doesn't go well. Paul ... Show More