552. What’s Wrong with The Two-Party System?

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552. What’s Wrong with The Two-Party System?

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Feb 6, 2024

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Brittany and Katie discuss America's two-party system that divides the people and makes them think they can only choose between Democrats or Republicans.

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Feb 6, 2024

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552. What’s Wrong with The Two-Party System?

552. What’s Wrong with The Two-Party System?

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