17min chapter

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Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

CHAPTER

The Paradox of Partisanship

This chapter features a dynamic discussion on pressing issues such as gerrymandering, the housing crisis, and the complexities of the U.S. two-party system. The speakers blend humor and personal anecdotes while critiquing systemic barriers to third-party participation, reflecting on the founding fathers' intentions and the implications of their choices. Throughout the conversation, they navigate the historical context of political parties and their unintended entrapment in a binary system, challenging listeners to rethink voter behavior and representation.

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