For the Ages: A History Podcast

A Conversation with Akhil Reed Amar: The Electoral College

January 31, 2022 New-York Historical Society Season 1 Episode 22
For the Ages: A History Podcast
A Conversation with Akhil Reed Amar: The Electoral College
Show Notes

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