How America's Elections Are Shaped by Constitutional Choices | Prof. Lori Ringhand

In this engaging episode of Business Talk, Professor Lori Ringhand, J. Alton Hosch Professor of Law and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, explores the core ideas from her book, We the Voters: The Constitutional Choices That Shape America's Elections. She traces how the Constitution's original, narrow definition of "We the People" has been expanded over centuries through persistent struggle, and explains how the Constitution functions as a broad framework for elections rather than a fixed rulebook, a design that is both empowering and vulnerable to manipulation. From the surprising origins of the Electoral College to the erosion of voting rights through landmark cases like Shelby County v. Holder, Professor Ringhand offers a clear-eyed yet ultimately optimistic account of American democracy, reminding us that the pathways for change exist, and that every citizen has a role to play in making elections more free, fair, and inclusive. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Professor Lori Ringhand shared key insights from her book, “We the Voters: The Constitutional Choices That Shape America's Elections”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.