The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Ending the Two-Party Political System — with Katherine Gehl
Nov 3, 2022
Katherine Gehl, founder of The Institute for Political Innovation and co-author of "The Politics Industry," dives into the urgent need to reform the two-party political system. She advocates for Final Five Voting as a solution to break partisan gridlock and enhance democracy. The conversation also touches on Twitter's turbulence and its impact on free speech, while emphasizing the importance of political engagement. Gehl shares personal anecdotes about preserving family memories, urging listeners to cherish their pasts before time slips away.
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Two-Party System Design
- The two-party system isn't broken; it's designed to benefit the political complex, not voters.
- The rules of the political game incentivize growth of the two parties, hindering competition and voter satisfaction.
The Power of Competition
- More parties aren't the solution; the threat of competition is.
- Pressure from potential new parties would force existing parties to address voter needs and improve performance.
Final Five Voting Explained
- Final Five Voting combines a nonpartisan top-five primary with an instant runoff general election.
- This incentivizes broader voter participation and rewards candidates with wider appeal.
