In the recent electoral past, the US has seen traditionally red states go blue, and vice versa, but when it comes to local politics, cities have a hard time shaking one-party dominance. Ohio's capital city is a prime example. This hour we'll examine the benefits of a true two-party system, and discuss whether such a thing is even possible on a local level.

Guests:

Joe Hallett, Senior Editor at the Columbus Dispatch

Jon Beard, spokesperson for the Columbus Coalition for Responsive Government

Daniel DiSalvo, Assistant Professor in the The Colin L. Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at the City College of New York