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America's Two-Party Corporate Duopoly

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The two major parties aren't as different as you think they are. Democratic and Republican voters are more divided than ever, but that's not the case for elected officials. In this episode of Second Thought, we'll discuss the similarities between the two major parties, and consider whether trying to build a competitive third party would make a difference. 

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