Politically "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 Power: Independent Black Politics and Third Party Movements in the United States.
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