For the Ages: A History Podcast

A Conversation with Akhil Reed Amar: The Electoral College

01.31.2022 - By New-York Historical SocietyPlay

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The Electoral College has been a source of much debate throughout American history. The controversy was amplified following the 2000 and 2016 elections after the runners-up in the popular vote were able to claim the presidency. In a conversation with David M. Rubenstein, esteemed constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar uncovers the fascinating history of the nation’s electoral process.

Recorded on January 22, 2021 

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