Historian Dr. Heather Cox Richardson hosted a Politics Chat livestream on November 5, 2026, and the replay is linked. Richardson reviewed the Electoral College, citing James Madison's writings and calling the Electoral College outdated, problematic, and in need of practical solutions. She analyzed the post-midterm landscape, describing Democratic midterm gains, planned investigations into the Trump administration, growing MAGA infighting, and recent mass tech stock losses as part of a wider shift toward government accountability. Richardson walked through the fight over Democratic congressional leadership and urged patience rather than immediate intra-party purges, advising constituents to contact their representatives at 202-224-3121 and stay active in local politics. She tied the midterm outcome to a rejection of long-standing Republican policies dating to the Reagan era and urged ordinary citizens to resist authoritarianism by activating voters and exposing corruption. The replay is available for viewers who want a detailed, historical framing of the Electoral College and concrete guidance on post-midterm civic engagement.
