The Tea Party and the Perception of Capitalism

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This chapter explores the perception and use of capitalism within the Tea Party movement, highlighting its celebration and motivating factor for joining, as well as the distinction between its funders' intentions and its ultimate outcomes.

Two wildly different political movements — Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party — emerged from the Great Recession. They forever changed the way Americans think about capitalism and democracy.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Serena Solin, engineered by Rob Byers and Patrick Boyd with original music by Jon Ehrens, and hosted by Noel King. Additional editorial support from Miles Bryan, Jolie Myers, and Miranda Kennedy.

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