Why does 270 electoral votes determine who our President is, and how did that happen?
That’s what this episode unpacks, as well as some thoughts on electability at this stage in the 2020 election.
To learn more, visit the following links:
Why Was the Electoral College Created? (History): http://bit.ly/2TH4MWb
Understanding the three-fifths compromise (Constitution Accountability Center): http://bit.ly/2TF9qnI
Five Common Misconceptions About the Electoral College (The Atlantic): http://bit.ly/2ICOGql
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What We Know About COVID-19, Science Edition

Hitha Palepu is a multi-hyphenate - an entrepreneur and investor, an author, a wife and mother, and someone who spends more time than she should on Instagram. 
1 Smart Thing builds on her daily #5SmartReads and weekly Ask Me Anything session, and will go deeper than an Instagram Story frame can provide.
On Mondays, Hitha will go deeper on one of the articles shared from the previous week, sharing her thoughts and context on the issue at large. 
On Fridays, Hitha will answer one of the questions that deserves a detailed answer, from career advice to rituals and routines that keep her going. 
Bonus episodes include interviews with fellow multi-hyphenates and book reviews.
For more details, follow Hitha on Instagram @HithaPalepu (https://www.instagram.com/hithapalepu/) and visit the website at http://1smartpod.com