How did tiny Wyoming end up with twenty-one senators—far more than its population would seem to justify? pplpod explores the historical peculiarities and constitutional accidents that created this unusual situation, revealing how legislative power becomes distributed unevenly across states. This episode examines the democratic implications of representation and how historical circumstances created persistent inequalities in who has political voice in America.

Key Topics Covered:

• Senate Representation Structure: How Wyoming's small population compares to other states and what that means for proportional power.
• Hist ...