Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hypocrisy is one-word politicians hate to talk about or even hear; especially when it’s used around flip-flopping on major issues. And yet, it’s hard to overlook that word when you consider some of the most controversial debates dominating the headlines today.
Take the tariffs. Democrats once supported them, while Republicans waved the banner of free trade. Not anymore. Those positions have completely flipped.
Immigration is another example. Democrats used to oppose open borders, worried it would drive down wages for American workers. Republicans, on the other hand, often sided with business interests looking for labor. Fast-forward a decade — and those roles have reversed. But the biggest flip-flop of all is over States’ rights versus Federal authority.
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Hypocrisy is one-word politicians hate to talk about or even hear; especially when it’s used around flip-flopping on major issues. And yet, it’s hard to overlook that word when you consider some of the most controversial debates dominating the headlines today.
Take the tariffs. Democrats once supported them, while Republicans waved the banner of free trade. Not anymore. Those positions have completely flipped.
Immigration is another example. Democrats used to oppose open borders, worried it would drive down wages for American workers. Republicans, on the other hand, often sided with business interests looking for labor. Fast-forward a decade — and those roles have reversed. But the biggest flip-flop of all is over States’ rights versus Federal authority.
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**More info & videos below**
For full episodes, check out of our local programs visit youtube.com/channel/UCrOPRnBYS29FY75CudqbqbQ
For full episodes of national PBS programs visit video.wtvi.org
Let's connect on social:
@wtvipbsclt on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
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While WTVI PBS Charlotte does not and cannot review every submission and is not responsible for the content of your comments, WTVI PBS Charlotte reserves the right to delete, remove, move, or edit comments that it, in its sole discretion, deems abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise illegal or unacceptable for any reason.
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