The Optimistic American

Is America Ready for a Third Party? The Truth Both Sides Fear


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In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson sits down with Bob Robb and Henry Thompson to break down the growing political earthquake reshaping the United States — the rise of independent voters and the increasing demand for a viable third party. 

With nearly one-third of voters now registered as unaffiliated, frustration with Democrats and Republicans is reaching historic highs. 

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

- Why independent voters now outnumber party-loyalists in key states

- The legal battle over the Arizona Independent Party and why the establishment is threatened

- How gerrymandering is killing real representation

- Why MAGA Republicans and far-left Democrats are leaving moderates behind

- Whether America is heading toward populism, authoritarianism, or renewed democracy

- The case for smaller federal government & more power to the states

- Can pragmatic, problem-solving politics still win?

- Why many believe Congress is broken — and how independents could fix it

This conversation exposes what both political parties don’t want voters to hear, including how independents could flip key districts, reshape Congress, and force genuine problem-solving back into American politics.

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