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America’s Hidden Duopoly (Ep. 356 Rebroadcast)

Sep 3, 2020
Michael Porter, a Harvard Business School professor and expert in competitive strategy, teams up with Catherine Gale, former CEO of Gale Foods and political reform advocate. Together, they delve into the concept of the political duopoly in the U.S., likening it to corporations that stifle competition. They discuss the entrenched two-party system's effects on voter representation and the influence of special interest groups. Proposed reforms include nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice voting to enhance democracy. Their insights reveal a complex interplay between politics and industry.
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