Red, White & BruisedBeyond Left and Right: Rethinking Political Divides
This episode examines the historical roots of the left/right political divide, tracing its origins to the French Revolution and its transformation into rigid ideological categories. We critique how media and social media exacerbate polarization while highlighting figures like Malcolm X and Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose ideas transcend simple labels. Discover alternative frameworks for understanding political identities and building cross-ideological coalitions.
About the podcast
Red, White & Bruised is a podcast about a country at war with itself — and the systems that got us here. Host Ryan Haylett peels back the myths, laws, and institutions that define American life, exposing how freedom gets traded for fear, comfort, or control. From the Constitution to the surveillance state, private prisons to public manipulation, this show tackles politics, history, power, and culture without the partisan fluff. This one’s for the politically homeless, and pissed-off patriots!
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