Weird maps win elections - Gerrymandering explained

Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code MAPMEN for an extra 4 months free at https://surfshark.com/mapmen Why does the USA draw district maps with absolutely bonkers shapes? And how do squiggly districts help the wrong politicians win elections? And have we been pronouncing "Gerrymandering" wrong for 200 years? BUY MAP MEN MUGS, T-SHIRTS, POSTERS ETC... http://www.mapmenmerch.com SEE NEW EPISODES EARLY, AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXTRAS... http://www.patreon.com/jayforeman Written and presented by JAY FOREMAN http://www.twitter.com/jayforeman MARK COOPER-JONES http://www/twitter.com/markcooperjones Director/DOP JADE NAGI http://www.twitter.com/jade_nagi Edited by JAY FOREMAN Runner ABBY TIMMS VFX DAVE BRAIN http://www.twitter.com/ornsack Animation http://www.twitter.com/connaugh Gerrymandered districts artwork http://www.twitter.com/asquith_d http://www.twitter.com/playercoalition Many thanks (and recommended YouTube channel if you're into US politics) MR BEAT http://www.youtube.com/iammrbeat