Why and Why Not
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Why and Why Not
This American history podcast explores why our government is the way it is and what potential reform could look like. Whether it's the Electoral College, gerrymandering, money in politics, or the Supreme Court, join host Brad Fallon and expert guests as they look into the history of our government t...
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8 epizod
Electing the President
We all know that we don't elect the President through national popular vote, but what is actually happening with the Electoral College? On this episod...
The Vice Presidency
Ever wonder what the VP actually does? Well, you're not alone. Many of the ambitious people that end up in this #2 spot are left with little to do. Bu...
Presidential Primaries
Ever wonder how we ended up with a complex nominating process where elections are held through completely different means on various dates throughout...
Senate Representation
Brad and Constitutional Law Professor Garrett Epps explore how representation in the US Senate fundamentally changed a century ago and why it may be t...
Gerrymandering
Join Brad and Dr. Stephen Medvic, Author of Gerrymandering: The Politics of Redistricting in the United States, for an in-depth look at gerrymanderin...
The Filibuster
In this first episode of Why and Why Not, Dr. Gregory Koger joins Brad to look into the history of the US Senate's filibuster. We look at how the rule...
Money in Politics
Join Brad and Dan Weiner of the Brennan Center to discuss the history of campaign finance laws in the US, the mess that we're in today, and some propo...
Trailer - Why and Why Not
Why and Why Not explores why our government is the way it is and what potential reform could look like. Whether it's the Electoral College, gerrymande...