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North Dakota's Senate history contains hidden dramas and surprising transformations beneath the surface of this seemingly quiet northern state. pplpod investigates the data embedded in electoral recor...

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Colorado's Senate elections tell a story of a state in transition, with dramatic electoral swings, changing demographics, and surprising political realignment. pplpod explores the wild history of Colo...

5 Mars 18min

Georgia's Senate history includes the fascinating story of a senator who served for just one day, plus the curious tradition of alphabetical seniority that has shaped the state's political power. pplp...

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Ohio's transition to direct election of its US senators in the early 20th century was part of a larger American democratic reform, but Ohio's century-long journey to that point is itself a story worth...

5 Mars 18min

Want to understand how Congress actually works? Then you need to understand committees. pplpod reveals how congressional committees control the legislative process with nearly absolute power, determin...

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New Jersey's Senate history reveals a sophisticated political machine and a power playbook that has given the state outsize influence despite its size. pplpod explores how New Jersey's senators have w...

5 Mars 18min

Hawaii's seven senators have enjoyed a remarkable track record of reelection, almost never losing their seats—and there's a specific reason why. pplpod explores the political dynamics in Hawaii that c...

5 Mars 17min

Wikipedia prides itself on accuracy and sourced information, but even the best-intentioned collaborative platform makes mistakes. pplpod investigates a significant Wikipedia error that persisted for a...

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