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Making Sense of the Electoral College

Season 22 • 12/07/2016

Thomas Jefferson (Jordan Klepper) teaches Trevor about the history of the Electoral College.

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Actor Brian Tyree Henry talks about combining absurd moments with genuine African-American experiences on his show "Atlanta."
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As the Electoral College prepares to make Donald Trump's presidency official, Thomas Jefferson (Jordan Klepper) explains why the Constitution calls for special electors.
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DJ Khaled - Positivity, Cocoa Butter and "The Keys" to Success
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Evan McMullin - Uniting Against Authoritarianism
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Evan McMullin reflects on his 2016 presidential run as an independent conservative and explains why his CIA experience makes him wary of the incoming Trump administration.
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Trump Fakes a Deal
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Donald Trump negotiates a deal with Carrier to keep jobs in the U.S., but Trevor explains why the president-elect's agreement isn't as savvy as it seems.
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