90. Can You Build a Political Tribe Out of the Moderates Left Behind? – Paul Chapman
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This episode explores the structural design flaws in the U.S. legislative system that contribute to political polarization.
The U.S. House of Representatives used to pass roughly 900 bills per session in the 1950s. Today, that number has plummeted to just 50 or 60. Our legislative branch isn’t just slow—it is structurally paralyzed. In this episode, we look past the cultural shouting match to expose the structural design flaws fueling our polarization. From sweetheart gerrymandering that leaves 80% of congressional districts completely non-competitive, to the financial incentives driving both major parties to aban...
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