The debate continues. Lathania and Steph talked about the origins of the Electoral College last week, but with one glaring omission: the role slavery played in its creation. How big a role did it play? And even with so much opposition, is it realistic to abolish the Electoral College? How would our elections work without it?

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Edited by David Hartman/Black Bear Media
Episode resources: Akhil Reed Amar in Time and Vox