Americans went from casting votes at drunken parties in the town square to private booths behind a drawn curtain. In this episode, the process of voting; how it was originally designed, who it was intended for, moments in our country's history when we reimagined it altogether, and what we're left with today. Tweet at us @throughlineNPR, send us an email, or leave us a voicemail at (872) 588-8805.