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.
SOURCES:
Katherine Gehl), former president and C.E.O. of Gehl Foods.
Michael Porter), professor at Harvard Business School.
Andrew Yang), co-chair of the Forward Party and former U.S. presidential candidate.
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).
EXTRAS:
"Andrew Yang Is Not Giving Up on Politics — or the U.S. — Yet)," by *People I (Mostly) Admire *(2021).
"The Future of New York City Is in Question. Could Andrew Yang Be the Answer?)" by *Freakonomics Radio *(2021).
"Why Is This Man Running for President? (Update))," by *Freakonomics Radio *(2019).
“Ten Ideas to Make Politics Less Rotten),” *Freakonomics Radio *(2016).