
 Civics 101
 Civics 101 The Republican and Democratic Parties
 Aug 29, 2023 
Guest
George Will
Guest
Heather Wagner
Guest
Kathryn DePalo-Gould
Guest
Keneshia Grant
Guest
Paddy Riley
Guest
William Adler
 Political analyst Keneshia Grant and other experts discuss the origins and evolution of the Republican and Democratic Parties, including their historical relationships with black political participation and civil rights. They explore how winning candidates influence party platforms and discuss the challenges faced by the Democrats in representing diverse groups. The podcast promotes understanding to reduce partisanship. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 5min 
 Origins and Evolution of the Republican Party 
 05:22 • 9min 
 Republican Party's Historical Relationship with Black Political Participation and Civil Rights 
 14:03 • 6min 
 The Influence of Winning Candidates and the Ideological Polarization of Parties 
 19:45 • 3min 
 The Evolution of the Democratic Party 
 22:35 • 16min 
 The Challenges and Evolution of the Democratic Party 
 38:32 • 3min 
