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For what it's worth, I think your show runs a lot better without the celebrity interlude.

Thank you for doing this AMA, Mr. Leonhardt.

1) Are there any issues that you feel are currently being overshadowed by the "fiscal cliff" debates? If so, what are they and who do they affect the most?

2) It has been widely said that young people, women, and minorities played a major role in determining the outcome of the recent elections - both at the national and local levels. But these groups never seem to have as much influence on the day-to-day operations of government. They are still under-represented as elected officials and outfunded by lobbying groups. So they are arguably less able to participate in the discussions and debates that shape legislation. How can these people continue to have their voices heard during the actual working days between elections?

It's called settlement negotiation.