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22:23Now PlayingSick of Democrats & Republicans? There's another option. | It's Been A Minute
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22:23Now PlayingPolitically "independent" used to mean you were moderate. Not anymore.
It's no secret that Americans are politically divided, as faith in political parties erodes. In the past, so-called "independent" voters were likely shifting between Democrats and Republicans. But now, especially Gen-Z, are pushing in new directions, far from the center. In this episode, we explore how "independent" became a rallying cry for change on the left and the right.
Danielle Kurtzleben () guest hosts with Elena Moore () , a political reporter for NPR, and Dr. Omar Ali () , a professor of African American political history at UNC & author of In the Balance of PowerIndependent Black Politics and Third Party Movements in the United States () .
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