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# What is the Electoral College?
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/civics-made-easy/episode/what-is-the-electoral-college-50mtn1/
- Published: 2025-06-27T07:05:18.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T11:49:48.000Z
- Description: Ben Sheehan provides a comprehensive exploration of the Electoral College.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Civics Made Easy, Season 1, Episode 1, #ZZZ_Episode_e4ba2153-eead-4f00-94a9-eb0dbf4e1ba3, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_7f4de95f-18d9-43ae-9b1d-8d17732a6075, #v1.16

Ben Sheehan unpacks the Electoral College's intricate complicated history and current complexities in this episode of “Civics Made Easy.” From its founding in 1787 to the modern debates surrounding it, Ben explains why it was created, how it operates today, and the potential for reform. This episode offers an engaging and accessible exploration of the widely misunderstood electoral college.