16: Hoth Takes #16: Build Back Jar Jar

Let’s face it — the Galactic Senate doesn’t make much sense. For one thing, how do they have enough pods for every senator? And what’s with corporations getting seats? In this episode, we explore why the Senate is so weird and how that weirdness affects the Star Wars galaxy. We look at the strange role of junior representatives, the divide between the Senate and local authorities, and depictions of the legislative process in canon. Plus, we discuss how we would reform the Senate, including whether it would have benefited from a strong party system and more empowered committees. It’s the conversation we were born to have, and we’re as surprised as you are that we waited this long to have it.