The Last Election: Exploring the Breakdown of America's Political System

In this podcast episode, Andrew Yang discusses his new novel, The Last Election, which explores a plausible scenario that could lead to a contingent election. Yang highlights a provision in the Constitution that throws the electoral college decision to Congress, revealing potential flaws in the current system. By presenting the story in a narrative form, Yang aims to make the scenario more evocative and thought-provoking. He believes that traditional methods of communication like op-eds or social media posts may not have the same impact as a complete story. With growing concerns about the electoral system's stability and the decline of the two-party system, Yang advocates for a realignment of parties, introducing multiple major parties and shifting coalitions.