In this week's episode, we’re not just asking if America is still a republic—we’re saying with confidence: It’s not. And at this point, we’re not even sure it qualifies as a functioning democracy. In this episode, we dive into how we got here: a population sedated by Big Pharma, misled by a crumbling education system, and distracted by a nonstop stream of "bread and circuses." With only 1% of adults politically active, it’s no wonder tyranny has taken root. But we also explore the way forward—and it starts with the individual. Restoring the republic begins with informed choices, personal responsibility, and a willingness to engage.

Links to articles mentioned:

• https://theawakeningfront.com/bread-and-circus-how-distractions-enable-tyranny-in-modern-society/
• https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/05/only-one-percent-of-americans-are-really-politically-active/425286/
• https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/04/michael-snyder/drugged-into-oblivion-more-than-60-percent-of-u-s-adults-admit-that-they-are-taking-pharmaceutical-drugs/
• https://thehill.com/opinion/5127361-education-department-failing/
• https://www.newamerica.org/pit/blog/on-the-danger-of-not-understanding-technology/

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