pplpod

How does one person wield such enormous power in a democratic institution? In this episode of pplpod, we trace the rise of the Senate Majority Leader and the mechanisms through which this position acc...

5 Mar 21min

Kentucky's Senate history contains some of the most unusual and eye-raising stories in American politics. In this episode of pplpod, we investigate how underage individuals became senators and how sen...

5 Mar 19min

If you think Senate history is boring, North Carolina's story will change your mind. In this episode of pplpod, we uncover the bizarre twists, unusual appointments, and dramatic shifts that have chara...

5 Mar 17min

Royal intrigue, strategic marriages, and high-stakes negotiation set the stage for this episode of pplpod. We examine the fascinating historical drama of how Mathilde Marlow became the subject of a ro...

5 Mar 19min

What does it mean when a state's Senate representation achieves perfect balance? In this episode of pplpod, we explore Nevada's surprisingly symmetrical Senate history, a pattern that defies political...

5 Mar 17min

Pennsylvania has experienced a dramatic shift in its Senate elections, moving from predictable landslides to nail-biting contests. In this episode of pplpod, we trace this political transformation and...

5 Mar 20min

Oklahoma's Senate history contains hidden stories that reveal broader patterns in American political development. In this episode of pplpod, we dig into the lesser-known narratives that shaped the sta...

5 Mar 18min

The politics of seniority and primary battles have shaped South Dakota's Senate representation in surprising ways. In this episode of pplpod, we examine how long-serving senators maintain power even a...

5 Mar 16min