Ismar Volić, a mathematics professor and director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, teams up with Theodore R. Johnson, a scholar of Black electoral politics and Washington Post columnist. They delve into how math shapes apportionment in the U.S. Congress and the historical rivalry between Jefferson and Hamilton over rounding methods. The duo discusses the flaws of the Electoral College, potential reforms for fairer voting, and how statistical techniques could enhance democratic representation. Brace for a blend of humor, history, and enlightening insights!

Ismar Volić, an expert in mathematics and democracy, discusses how mathematics can improve voting, electoral maps, and representation. He explores the flaws of the current winner take all system and introduces different voting methods. Volić also tackles issues with apportionment, rounding error, gerrymandering, and the electoral college. He provides recommendations for improving American democracy through mathematics, including instant runoff voting, eliminating the electoral college, and promoting political quantitative literacy in schools.