EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Independent Voter and the Spirit of Reform
from Independent Times · host Lisa Singer & Leyla Gulen
America today echoes the Gilded Age of 1892, marked by division, corruption, and economic strain that once gave birth to the Populist movement. Independent voters have now become the largest bloc in the country at a record 45%, surpassing both major parties and positioning themselves as the new center of American politics. In this episode, we explore how Independents can draw from history’s reformers to demand fair elections, real accountability, and a fairer chapter for the nation.
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America today echoes the Gilded Age of 1892, marked by division, corruption, and economic strain that once gave birth to the Populist movement. Independent voters have now become the largest bloc in the country at a record 45%, surpassing both major parties and positioning themselves as the new center of American politics. In this episode, we explore how Independents can draw from history’s reformers to demand fair elections, real accountability, and a fairer chapter for the nation.
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