<p>In this episode, we discuss the historical context and reasons that produced the Electoral College system. We highlight the indirect nature of this vote and detail the criticism of this system and why many Americans favor replacing it with a popular vote system. </p>

In this episode, we discuss the historical context and reasons that produced the Electoral College system. We highlight the indirect nature of this vote and detail the criticism of this system and why many Americans favor replacing it with a popular vote system.

<p>In this episode, we discuss the historical context and reasons that produced the Electoral College system. We highlight the indirect nature of this vote and detail the criticism of this system and why many Americans favor replacing it with a popular vote system.&nbsp;</p>

Episode 11: Electoral College Part 2

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