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What happens when we build a political system that rewards sociopathic behavior? In this thought-provoking episode, I dive deep into the psychological makeup of our elected officials and why our current political structure attracts people who prioritize winning above all else.

Drawing from personal experiences in prison, I explore the crucial differences between sociopaths and psychopaths - a distinction that helps explain why our Congress operates the way it does. Sociopaths, who reinvent themselves daily with a "that was yesterday, this is today" mentality, thrive in our political environment precisely because they don't feel the weight of guilt or shame that would crush most normal, decent people.

The brutal reality is that good people avoid running for office because they value privacy and fear character assassination. Everyone has aspects of their past they'd prefer remain private, and our system ensures these private matters become public spectacles during campaigns. The result? A Congress dominated by lawyers and career politicians who care more about winning than serving.

My solution is "antipolitism" - replacing elections with random selection from qualified citizens. This lottery-based approach would transform political ambition into civic duty, bringing ordinary achieved Americans into government service for single terms without the character assassination that accompanies campaigns.

As I prepare to run for Arizona's 4th Congressional District, I reflect on how my own past mistakes have paradoxically positioned me well for this mission. When you've already experienced public shame and worked through it, you become bulletproof to the typical political attacks that deter good people from service.

Ready to explore a radical alternative to our broken political system? Listen now, and then grab your copy of "A Radical Reset: The Manifesto of Antipolitism" to learn more about how we can transform American governance.

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