Can the Two Party System Be Broken? A Conversation with Independent Center Advisor, Adam Brandon

In this episode, we're joined by Adam Brandon, former president of FreedomWorks and current senior advisor to the Independent Center, to discuss one of the most ambitious political projects underway in America today: building a serious, data-driven independent movement to challenge the dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties.

Adam shares why he left the world of partisan politics, what he’s learned about the mindset of Millennial and Gen Z voters, and how a small bloc of independent representatives could change the balance of power in Congress. We dive into his strategy, the challenges of breaking through a 140-year-old two-party system, and why now may be the perfect moment for a political realignment.

If you're frustrated with politics as usual and looking for real solutions beyond the noise, this conversation is a must-watch.

00:00 Opening
00:34 Introduction
03:48 Fired Up
04:35 A Social Movement Needed
07:04 Only One Choice This Election
08:36 Early Tea Party Days
10:37 Government AI Databases
11:30 Live and Let Live
13:17 Cryptocurrency Hidden Agenda
15:03 Young vs Old Voter Data
16:25 Independent Center
16:45 What is the Core Mission?
20:04 Trust in Government
21:17 Four or Five Independents
21:41 Disenfranchised Voters
22:34 The Great Fear
23:19 Congress is a Protection Racket
24:55 The Old Rhetoric vs the New
25:43 Break the Two Party System
26:26 The Extreme Districts Can Topple
27:30 Never Going to Change
27:57 Courting Current Democrats and Republicans
28:35 Courage on Capital Hill
28:57 They are Completely Bought
30:05 Thomas Massie and the Special Interest Members
31:37 What is Different About Massie
33:29 What is an Independent Centrist?
36:25 Problem with Moderates in DC
38:23 Responding to Criticism of Right and Left
38:45 Scaring the Political Class
39:35 Building the Infrastructure
40:14 Consumer Psychology
40:44 Kick You in the Shins
41:50 “Anti” Federalist
42:50 Influencer Networks
43:30 ChatGPT a Third of Traffic
45:27 The Challenge is Identification
46:27 LinkedIN Candidate Match
47:22 Big Personalities
48:32 Town hall Results
49:30 The Change Agent
51:40 Shaking Down the Newly Elected
52:46 Sucked in with Money
54:17 Central Issues and Goals
57:20 Classical Liberalism
58:55 Millennial Led Phenomenon
01:01:36 MAGA is not Forever
01:03:51 Wrap Up