On institutionalizing populism: one thought I have had for a long time is adding an additional house to the US congress based on direct democracy. That house would not have much legislative power but the elected members would have the power to question other government institutions. So if some populists are really interested in vaccines they would be able to elect some people to this new congressional body and have them investigate that issue and then put forth proposals that could be voted by the house and senate.

To me it's so groan.