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Today, Explained

Abolish the lame-duck period?

Jan 19, 2021
26:09

America’s two-month lame-duck period gave supporters of the outgoing president ample time to plan a violent uprising. Vox’s Ian Millhiser argues the long transition needs to end.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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