EPISODE · Jan 15, 2019 · 33 MIN
1896. James B. Weaver, the People's Person of Choice.
from Fail to the Chief · host Thom Woodley
You've probably never heard of James B. Weaver, but he's the first successful populist (leftist) candidate in American history. His 1896 third party run won five states and helped to change the landscape of politics from then on. In this episode, Thom Woodley tells you about his life, his politics, and maybe, just maybe, you'll come out a 'b.weaver'.
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