It's been five years since we did a show on our two-party system and the future of American democracy in 2021. But the topic is still very much of interest. Party membership is declining, and both major parties seem to be suffering from voter frustration and anger. With a functioning democracy hanging by a thread, can the traditional two parties still govern?
Special guests:
- Lee Drutman, Senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America
- Nicholas Jacobs, Goldfarb Family Distinguished Associate Professor of American Government
Learn more about the Democracy Forum here.
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