Can Elections Really Change America? | Office Hours

Can elections really change America? And why is it so difficult to break away from the two-party system? In this episode of Office Hours, Jeremy and Dr. Roy Casagranda explore how elections shape political power, representation, and the possibility of meaningful change. From third-party candidates, the Electoral College, and gerrymandering to voting systems around the world, they examine how different democracies elect their leaders, the advantages and limitations of various electoral systems, and what America might learn from them. Along the way, they discuss current events, foreign policy, campaign financing, political polarization, and the importance of participating in democracy. ~~~ Become a Student Member to participate in live class sessions and access full course archives. Join here ▶    / @drroycasagranda   ~~~ 🔉 Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast 🔉 Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aebF9B... Apple Podcast ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Death Penalty 06:29 Prisons, Rehabilitation, and Private Prisons 12:35 U.S. Foreign Policy and Global Politics 19:07 Russia, Ukraine, and American Foreign Policy 26:27 Brazil's Elections and Political Change 33:30 Israel, Netanyahu, and Political Accountability 45:30 History, Responsibility, and Reconciliation 55:04 The Midterms and Third-Party Voting 1:03:47 Third Parties and the Spoiler Effect 1:14:59 America's Political Parties: Past and Future 1:25:21 Voting Systems Around the World 1:33:49 Proportional Representation and Electoral Reform 1:41:10 The Electoral College and Gerrymandering 1:46:57 Campaign Money and Political Influence 1:54:25 Political Polarization and Finding Common Ground 1:59:26 Voter Turnout and the Importance of Voting #USElections #Midterms2026 #VotingSystems #AmericanPolitics #ElectoralReform ~~~ © Dr. Roy Casagranda – All Rights Reserved. All video content featuring Dr. Roy Casagranda is the intellectual property of Dr. Roy Casagranda. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or re-uploading of this content—whether in full or in part—is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in takedowns, strikes, or legal action.