18 min

Episode 10: Decoding the Electoral College: Understanding the Presidential Election Process Election Connection

    • Politics

In this episode, we dissect the mechanics of the Electoral College. We discuss the indirect nature of the process of electing the president, explain how states allocate electoral votes based on congressional representation and delve into discrepancies in Senate power and its impact on democratic representation. We also highlight the complexities of popular vote versus electoral vote outcomes and the importance of understanding the Electoral College's nuances for American democracy. 

In this episode, we dissect the mechanics of the Electoral College. We discuss the indirect nature of the process of electing the president, explain how states allocate electoral votes based on congressional representation and delve into discrepancies in Senate power and its impact on democratic representation. We also highlight the complexities of popular vote versus electoral vote outcomes and the importance of understanding the Electoral College's nuances for American democracy. 

18 min