TV series

Whose Vote Counts, Explained

Name: Whose Vote Counts, Explained
Released: 2020
Cast: Carol Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carol Berkin, Stacey Abrams, George Will

2020· 1 season· 25 min episodesTV-PG★ 6.7Ended

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Synopsis

The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?

Themes

politics miniseries voting election united states of america (usa)

Episodes

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E1 The Right to VoteNext upSep 28, 2020 · 25 min · ★ 6.4
Synopsis
Why is the right to vote in America still a fight? From voter suppression to disenfranchisement, see the roadblocks that stop voices from being heard.
Guest stars: Leonardo DiCaprio (Narrator (voice)), George W. Bush (Self (archive footage)), Bill Clinton (Self (archive footage)), Lyndon B. Johnson (Self (archive footage)), Ronald Reagan (Self (archive footage)), Barack Obama (Self (archive footage)), Lester Holt (Self (archive footage)), Lou Dobbs (Self (archive footage))
E2 Can You Buy an Election?Sep 28, 2020 · 25 min · ★ 6.2
Synopsis
Running for office is expensive, but deep pockets alone can't secure a win. Why are U.S. elections so awash with cash, and what does that money buy?
Guest stars: Selena Gomez (Narrator (voice)), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Self), Al Davis (Self), Theodore Olson (Self), Michael Bloomberg (Self (archive footage)), Ted Cruz (Self (archive footage)), Walter Cronkite (Self (archive footage)), David Brinkley (Self (archive footage))
E3 Whose Vote CountsSep 28, 2020 · 25 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
Gerrymandering. The Electoral College. In America, some votes count more than others, and the balance of power is unequal. How can the system be fixed?
Guest stars: John Legend (Narrator (voice)), Arnold Schwarzenegger (Self), John Kasich (Self), Danielle Allen (Self), Richard Duncan (Self), Donald Trump (Self (archive footage)), Brett Kavanaugh (Self (archive footage)), Lawrence Lessig (Self)