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  • The Map That Changed the Voting Rights Act

    The Map That Changed the Voting Rights Act
    2026/10/17
    How Louisiana’s congressional map led to a major Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. We break down Robinson v. Ardoin, Louisiana v. Callais, majority-minority districts, Section 2 of the VRA, and the difference between redistricting and gerrymandering.
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    11 分
  • Can Corporations Vote?

    Can Corporations Vote?
    2026/10/16
    Can corporations vote?
    They can’t cast a ballot, but how much influence do they really have over the decisions that shape our democracy? In this episode, we’re breaking down the role of big money in American politics, from corporate spending and campaign finance to the influence of wealthy donors and special interests on policymaking. We’ll explore the debate over money as a form of political speech, what it means for political equality, and whether our current system gives some voices more power than others.If democracy is supposed to give every citizen an equal voice, what happens when money can amplify some voices far beyond the rest?
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    13 分