Episode 3: Richard Hofstadter, "The Idea of a Party System," 1969
In this week's episode, Rob and Marie dive into Richard Hofstadter's iconic The Idea of a Party System: The Rise of Legitimate Opposition in the United States, 1780-1840.
The duo discuss Hofstadter's purpose in writing the book, the novelty of legitimate opposition in the 1790s, analyze the political perspectives of the Virginia Dynasty and conclude with some speculation about how Hofstadter's Van Buren migth diagnose the ills of today's political climate.
It has also finally warmed up in Conway, so Marie can just look forward to baseball season.
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