American politics is trapped in a duopoly, with two all-powerful parties colluding to stifle competition. We revisit a 2018 episode to explain how the political industry works, and talk to a reformer (and former presidential candidate) who is pushing for change.
- RESOURCES:
- "Why U.S. Politics Is Broken — and How to Fix It," by Andrew Yang (TED, 2024).
- The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy, by Michael Porter and Katherine Gehl (2020).
- “Why Competition in the Politics Industry is Failing America,” Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter (Harvard Business School, 2017).
- “Stronger Parties, Stronger Democracy: Rethinking Reform,” by Ian Vandewalker and Daniel I. Weiner (Brennan Center for Justice, 2015).
- On Competition, by Michael Porter (2008).
- Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors, by Michael Porter (1980).