Jo Freeman, a founding member of the women’s liberation movement and a political scientist, discusses the distinct organizational dynamics of the Democratic and Republican parties. She reveals why their internal conflicts play out so differently, with Democrats thriving on public disputes. Freeman highlights the transformative impact of the women's movement on the Democratic Party and questions the fading significance of convention caucuses. The conversation also explores the concept of 'trashing' within feminist circles, exposing the irony of how success can lead to negative labeling among women.