Why the Electoral College Still Matters with Michael Maibach (Save Our States)Brian sits down with Michael Maibach of Save Our States to unpack the fight over the Electoral College and the push for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Michael traces the founders’ design, explains why majority rule without federalism risks “rule by big cities,” and connects these civics questions to real-world outcomes, from judicial appointments (and Dobbs) to how states handle life issues via ballot measures. He also offers a practical roadmap for educating students and civic groups and even how to invite him to speak in your community. In this episode:The founders’ dilemma and the state-by-state “World Series” logic behind the Electoral CollegeWhat the National Popular Vote compact would do and why Save Our States is pushing backFederalism as a guardrail: how different states choose different cultures, laws, and policiesBallot measures after Dobbs: why thresholds and processes matter (Missouri vs. Florida)Teaching history honestly: tyranny, slavery, Lincoln’s logic and why “majority” isn’t the same as “just”How to host Michael for a talk (yes, he jokes that all he asks is a parking spot)Guest: Michael Maibach — Save Our StatesHost: Brian Westbrook — Coalition Life

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