Synopsis: Is it true that Democrats used to be the conservative party and Republicans used to be the progressive party? This week on Learn Me Something, Rich and Aaron delve into American political party history to uncover the facts.

Duration: 57:45:00

Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

Episode Links

• When and (to an extent) why did the parties switch places?
• Lyndon Johnson
• Reactions to the New Deal
• Why Did the Democratic and Republican Parties Switch Platforms?
• Is it true that Democrats used to be the conservative party and Republicans used to be the progressive party?
• How Voter ID Laws Discriminate

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