The Democratic party in 1900 was essentially the Republican party today. Many things have reversed over time.

Right now they want to pour the cash from government coffers into the pockets of the uber rich. While somehow convincing people that they are behaving this way for their benefit.

There are a lot of tall silos around that are echo chambers of their own material. Not participating on places like Twitter/X now but not deleting it so there is a view into that world is part of the discovery process.

The main qualification for selection on the 2025 Trump cabinet seems to be "As Seen on TV." But to be aware of the thoughts of those citizens who voted against their own self-interest, we need to look far beyond the broadcast channels. And listen to AM radio - it's all right there.