You voted for president. So what happens to your ballot next?  This episode covers EVERYTHING that happens to ensure your vote is verified, all the way up to the official counting of electoral votes in Congress. 

Our guests are journalist Jessica Huseman and Notre Dame law professor Derek Muller. 

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