Episode
When Representation Stopped Rotating, Citizens to Career Politicians
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- May 4, 2026
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- 456
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Summary
Exploring how the structure of early American government was built around temporary service and community representation, and how over time shifting incentives, fundraising systems, and growing political power transformed Congress into a place where long-term careers became the norm instead of the exception. #politics #government #congress #civiceducation #democracy #publicservice #history #politicalsystem