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From KQED Public Radio in San Francisco.

I'm Michael Krasny.

It's an age-old debate and one that gets traction every four years.

Should we scrap the electoral college? Critics say it is

outdated, undemocratic, and that we should elect presidents by popular vote. But supporters

contend it is a critical part of the Constitution and that the framers knew what they were doing.

As we enter the last stretch of election 2020, we'll take another look at the Electoral College

and prospects for changing it.

That's next after this news. Welcome to Forum. I'm Michael Krasny. After ballots are cast, the spotlight turns to the Electoral College and its 538 electors.

Unlike other elections in the United States, the presidency is decided not directly by voters,

but by members of the Electoral College who are assigned based on the results of the popular vote in each state.

In this hour, we break down the role of the Electoral College and take up the ongoing debate over its relevance.

Joining us is Bertrandall Ross, Chancellor's Professor of Law,

at UC Berkeley School of Law, and welcome to the program.

Great, thanks to be.

It's great to be here.

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