Todd Achilles
Independent candidate running for U.S. Senate in Idaho. He previously served as a Democrat in the Idaho legislature and is focused on representing underrepresented voters in the middle.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 54min
Interview only w/ Brian Bengs & Todd Achilles - Can Independent Candidates Win In Trump Era Of American Politics?
Brian Bengs, an independent Senate candidate from South Dakota, and Todd Achilles, an independent from Idaho with a tech background, delve into the challenges of running outside the two-party system. They discuss the alienation voters feel in a polarized environment and the dysfunction created by major parties. The duo reflects on the potential fragmentation within the Republican Party and underscores the importance of building bipartisan relationships. Their insights offer a fresh perspective on political reform and the quest for an alternative path in a broken system.
Sep 17, 2025 • 2h 6min
Full Episode - Algorithms Are Destroying Our Brains… & Democracy + Can Independent Candidates Break The Two-Party Stranglehold On American Politics?
Brian Bengs, an independent U.S. Senate candidate from South Dakota, and Todd Achilles, running in Idaho, discuss the challenges of campaigning outside the two-party system. They address the detrimental effects of social media and algorithms on public discourse, which exacerbate polarization. Both candidates share insights on representing underrepresented voters and the frustrations with the current political landscape. They emphasize the need for fresh perspectives, moderation, and reforms to disrupt the political duopoly and foster accountability in governance.
