Who Controls America's Elections?

Millions of Americans head to the polls on Election Day, but the rules can look dramatically different depending on where they live. The reason goes back centuries, revealing a surprising story about voting rights, political power, and how American democracy took shape. How did America end up with such a fragmented system? And what happens when state and federal power collide? Host Sony Kassam and 1440 Editorial Producer Jeremy Cronig uncover the history behind America's decentralized election system and the tensions that continue to shape it today, with insights from Franita Tolson, dean of the USC Gould School of Law. GUESTS Dean Franita Tolson, University of Southern California Gould School of Law Jeremy Cronig, 1440 Editorial Producer DIVE DEEPER US Constitution, States and Elections Clause: https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S4-C1-2/ALDE_00013577/ Midterm Elections: https://join1440.com/t/midterm-elections US Congress: https://join1440.com/t/us-congress Congressional Redistricting: https://join1440.com/t/congressional-redistricting CREDITS Host and Producer: Sony Kassam Editor: Nicolo Majnoni Sound Designer: Jay Cowit Executive Producer, Rhyme Media: Dan Bobkoff Executive Producers, 1440: Sony Kassam and Drew Steigerwald MORE ABOUT US 1440 Explores is a show by the people behind 1440 Media. 1440 is a community for the knowledge-obsessed, helping curious people stay informed and inspired daily. FOLLOW 1440 Morning newsletter: https://join1440/today Instagram: instagram.com/1440daily Facebook: facebook.com/1440Daily TikTok: tiktok.com/@1440daily 1440 Explores YouTube: youtube.com/@1440Explores Hidden Within YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HiddenWithinShow