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Democracy Under Threat: The Soft Hum of Corruption

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Transparency and Accountability in Government Spending

This chapter explores the critical need for transparency in how tax money is utilized by the government, advocating for a platform that allows citizens to track their contributions. It discusses the challenges posed by wealthy interests in politics and the lack of oversight from regulatory bodies while emphasizing the importance of investigative journalism in exposing corruption. Ultimately, the chapter calls for reforms to ensure equitable distribution of resources and to restore public trust in governmental institutions.

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