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

Jul 4, 2024 · 1h 2m

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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.