Top 10 Political Misconceptions in U.S. Politics

In this countdown-style episode, Dr. Jesse Turiel and I discuss each of our top 5 biggest political misconceptions Americans believe.

Nick’s Top 5 Misconceptions

1. “Trickle-Down Economics Works”
2. “All Politicians Are the Same” / “Outsiders Aren’t Corrupt”
3. “If We Just Tax the Rich, We Can Fund Everything”
4. “Local Politics Don’t Matter / My Vote Doesn’t Count”
5. “Foreign Aid Is Just Sending Money”

Jesse's Top 5 Misconceptions

1. “The GOP Is the Party of Small Government and Fiscal Responsibility”
2. “The President Controls Gas Prices and Inflation”
3. “Climate Change Will End Human Civilization”
4. “The Founding Fathers Were a Unified Group”
5. “Immigration Is a Net Negative for the U.S.”