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Democracy Under Threat: The Soft Hum of Corruption

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

CHAPTER

Money in Politics, Corruption, and Legislative Influence

Exploration of the impact of corporate power on legislative decisions, discussions on regulations, changes in the Supreme Court, and the effectiveness of regulatory agencies like the SEC and the FTC. The chapter covers topics like the Hatch Act to prevent electoral politics within the federal government, corruption's personal and societal impacts, bipartisan support against big money influence, and the fossil fuel industry influence on policies.

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