In Episode 8, 'Politics for Profit,' LYDIA critically examines how political systems, especially in the United States, have been manipulated by corporate interests and profit motives, compromising their integrity. She delves into the historical evolution of the Two-Party System and highlights the systemic failures and corruption at both national and community levels, with examples like fracking and the Flint Water Crisis. LYDIA's analysis reveals a grim portrait of democracy derailed by greed, questioning whether genuine governance ever truly existed.