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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 56 MIN

From Aaron Burr to Trump: How Elites Take Down Rivals

from The Middle Ground Mic · host Joe

What if every “unprecedented” crisis is just history hitting replay?Dennis Brennan—former politician and attorney—connects the dots between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump.Burr: Revolutionary hero turned “traitor” through elite attacks, media hatchet jobs, and weaponized courts.Trump: Endless indictments, nonstop lawfare, and the same institutional resistance—200+ years later.We rip into media bias dating back to Hamilton, government waste, subsidy scams jacking up prices, socialism creeping in through policy, and why the outrage machine keeps Americans divided.This one hurts… but knowledge is power.Go deeper with Dennis Brennan’s book:D.C. Swamp Strikes Back →https://www.amazon.com/D-C-Swamp-Strikes-Back-separated/dp/B0FH66PHNLPatterns aren’t coincidences—they’re warnings.What’s YOUR take? Hit play and let’s talk.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Politics02:44 Cultural Fights vs. Economic Issues11:27 The Role of Power and Accountability14:06 Populism and the Working Class17:06 Healthcare and Economic Policies19:52 Historical Patterns in Politics22:52 The Influence of Charismatic Leaders25:36 The Impact of Political Divisions28:23 The Role of the Media in Politics31:00 The Future of Political Discourse33:57 Conclusion: Learning from History56:24 newsPolitics-underscore-high.wavSupport the show

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