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**Crashing The Political Party**

Crashing the Political Party is a podcast for curious but busy people who feel let down by the current political system and are looking for something different. Each episode features conversations with, or about, alternative political candidates, topics, and ideas you won’t hear about on mainstream news. If you’re ready to explore fresh voices and real options beyond the usual talking heads and cable news shouting matches, this podcast is for you.

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Lindsay Church, Independent for IL-4 Apr 03, 2026

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Lindsay Church, Independent for IL-4 Crashing The Political Party

Patreon Exclusive: Five Minute Briefing Mar 27, 2026

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This week we're pulling back the curtain a bit and showing you a selection of our Patreon-exclusive show Five Minute Briefing, where Dr. AJ Simmons takes 5 minutes to highlight a news story we weren't able to cover on our regular show. This selection is from the first 3 shows. If you want more Five Minute Briefings and more join us at our Patreon!

Ed Hershey, Illinois Congressional Candidate of the Working Class Party Mar 20, 2026

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AJ and Ed talk about his background, who the party is, policy priorities, why the 4th congressional district is drawing so many alternative candidates, lessons learned in Ed's previous campaigns for office, how being a teacher and union organizer will shape his governing style should he win, what success might look like beyond election results, and book recommendations.

The American Solidarity Party, with Chairman Jack Ternan Mar 13, 2026

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For episode 5 of season 5, AJ is joined by Jack Ternan, chairman of the American Solidarity Party. AJ and Jack talk about who the ASP is, what sets them apart from the Democrats and Republicans, what Christian democracy means, some of the major policy positions of the party, the party's stance on the US and Israel attack on Iran, Jack's goals as chairman, party goals in 2026, how Jack came to be part of the ASP, voter skepticism towards a Christian party, and book recommendations.

Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Chicago Alderman, and Independent for IL-4 Mar 06, 2026

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In this episode, AJ talks with Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez about his independent campaign for 4th congressional district in Illinois, why he's running as an independent, challenges he's faced going that route, his policy priorities, vying for voter attention in a five way race, what his governing experience in Chicago has taught him, what his children have taught him about governing, books that have influenced him, and more!

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Discussing the Brand New Independence Party with Party Chair Rich Whitney Feb 27, 2026

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In episode three of season five, AJ sits down with Rich Whitney, chair of the recently formed Independence Party. They talk about who the party is, what some of their policy priorities are, what it looks like to start a new party, issues around collecting voter signatures, lessons learned from Rich's prior experiences in alternative politics, convincing voters to support a new party, and more!

Todd Achilles, Independent for Senate of Idaho Feb 20, 2026

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In this episode, AJ talks with Todd Achilles, a former state representative turned independent candidate for the U.S. senate election there. They talk about Todd's background, why he's running as an independent as opposed to one of the major or alternative parties, his policy priorities, what he hopes to achieve in the senate, and how he might try to work with both Democrats and Republicans to get things done.

Season Five Premiere with the Chairman of the Constitution Party Feb 12, 2026

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In this season five premiere, AJ sits down with Justin Magill, Chairman of the Constitution Party. They talk about who the party is, some of their policy priorities, where they've had electoral success, what some of their goals are for 2026, strategies for growing the party, barriers to alternative party successes, what a chairman does exactly, and, of course, books!

If you like what you hear please rate, review and subscribe!

Join on us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cppshow

And for more updates check out our website: https://www.crashingpod.com/

Office Hours: Season 5 Kick-Off Feb 09, 2026

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In this bonus kick-off episode, Crashing The Political Party shares expectations for our new super-sized season, as well as some exciting things happening on Patreon. To hear the entire conversation join us over at our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/c/CPPShow/home

Defining Democratic Socialism and Communism with Richard Gilman-Opalsky Jan 02, 2026

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In this season four finale, AJ is joined by Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky (RGO), a political philosophy professor and expert on Marxist thought. RGO teaches us the differences between Democratic Socialism and Communism, including some important historical debates that matter.

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