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595. Why Don't We Have Better Candidates for President?

Jul 4, 2024
In this thought-provoking discussion, Andrew Yang, a former presidential candidate and entrepreneur, joins Michael Porter, a Harvard Business School professor, and Katherine Gehl, a former CEO, to tackle the flaws of the American political duopoly. They explore how entrenched parties stifle competition and the challenges faced by reform-minded candidates. The trio emphasizes innovative solutions like ranked choice voting and nonpartisan primaries to revitalize democracy, advocating for structural reforms to better represent voters and foster genuine political competition.
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  • American politics is dominated by a duopoly stifling competition.
  • Andrew Yang advocates for political reform to improve the system.

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