The great American gerrymander
Our messy history with election maps, explained.
Explain It to Me · Vox
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Show Notes
Gerrymandering shapes our political maps, which in turn shape our policies. While there are concerns about how hyperpartisan voting maps are becoming, there’s one state where grassroots organizers have changed the system. On today’s episode of The Weeds, we pass the mike to one of you and answer your burning questions about redistricting in this polarized era.
References:
Where Did the Term “Gerrymander” Come From? | History| Smithsonian Magazine
Opinion: Gerrymandering on steroids is the new normal | CNN
Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count, a book by David Daley
Host:
Jonquilyn Hill
Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer
Cristian Ayala, engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts
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