Step into the dusty crossroads of late-19th-century America, where frustrated farmers, rising railroad tycoons, and the surprising power of angry spreadsheets (okay, fine—ledgers) collide. In this episode, we follow the rise of the Populist movement: a grassroots rebellion of ordinary Americans who were tired of being squeezed by monopolies, ignored by lawmakers, and mocked for wanting the government to actually, you know…help. From fiery speeches to silver-standard drama, discover how these rural rebels nearly reshaped American democracy—and why their fight still echoes in today's political language.
A revolt with pitchforks? Not quite. A revolt with policy proposals? Absolutely.
