On Wealth and Progress

Reagan, Trump and the origin and development of the great divide.  

Todd Season 1 Episode 47

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What really caused the massive divide in America and why does it feel like things are getting worse?

In this episode, we break down a powerful comparison between Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, two moments in history where assassination attempts exposed something deeper than politics.

This isn’t just about left vs right.

It’s about how the culture shifted…
how unity disappeared…
and why people no longer see each other as being on the same side.

You’ll hear a clear argument about:

how modern progressivism evolved over time
why political language has become more extreme
and what might actually decide the future of the country

If you’ve felt like something is off—but couldn’t fully explain it—this will connect the dots.

This is not a surface-level take. It’s a hard look at what changed… and what happens next.

Keywords: American politics, political divide, Reagan assassination attempt, Trump assassination attempt, modern progressivism, left vs right, political polarization, US history explained, cultural shift America, free speech debate, future of America