The Road to Now examines the 1874 midterm elections, the second installment in a series on consequential congressional elections. The episode argues that the 1874 Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives—not the 1876 Presidential election—may represent the true end of Reconstruction. Host Ben and co-host…
Worth it if you're interested in Reconstruction history, the roots of American racial politics, or want to understand why midterm elections matter.