The Politics Industry
How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy
What's it about
Tired of a political system that feels broken, gridlocked, and unresponsive? What if the problem isn't the politicians, but the toxic industry they're trapped in? This summary reveals how to view American politics not as a noble calling, but as a failed marketplace. You'll discover why the two-party system is designed to stifle competition and serve its own interests, not yours. Learn about the powerful, practical innovations—like final-five voting and open primaries—that can break the partisan duopoly, restore accountability, and finally give you a real voice in your democracy.
Meet the author
Katherine M. Gehl is a former CEO and Michael E. Porter is a renowned Harvard Business School professor who applied his legendary Five Forces framework to the American political system. Together, their unique combination of business acumen and groundbreaking economic strategy revealed why our political system is failing citizens. Their analysis led them to create a powerful, non-partisan roadmap for structural reform that can realign politics with the public interest and save our democracy.
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