# America 250: Voting Theory

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Published: 2026-07-06T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/hillsdale-college-classical-education-podcast/america-250-voting-theory
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## Resource

Thomas I. Treloar, professor of mathematics and dean of faculty at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the mathematics behind voting, how voters decide how to cast their vote, and why we'll never develop a perfect voting system. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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