crystal clear that the reason democrats struggle to get anything done in washington is not just because of traditional politics and ideological divides. it is because of the system itself. to be clear, i m not saying democracy can t work. i m saying this democracy isn t working the way it is intended to. lots to discuss right now. joining me is rick wilson, a republican strategist and author of running with the devil. a plot to save republicans from themselves. and a professor of history at new york university. the author of strongmen. and professor at emory university and author of one person, no vote. how voter suppression is destroying our democracy. i can t think of a better panel to have this conversation with. thank you. i want to start with you. do you think that the minority party is able to control so much