Our government is failing because the system is designed to protect the players, not the people. This week, Kevin and John are joined by John Goodwin, Communications Director for the Forward Party, to discuss the structural barriers that keep the two-party duopoly in power.

A veteran of Capitol Hill and corporate leadership, John explains how the closed loop of American politics rewards resource accrual over problem-solving. We explore the massive disparity in ballot access, where an independent in Arizona may need ten times as many signatures as a major party candidate, and how "lawfare" is used to disqualify challengers before they ever reach a voter.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The mission of the Forward Party and its values-based approach to policy.
• Why closed primaries drive extremism and dise ...