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Ep 225: How US Media Frames Democracy that Actually Helps People as 'Buying Votes'

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Populism and Vote-Buying Accusations

This chapter explores the allegations of 'buying votes' leveled against politicians advocating for beneficial policies, particularly in the context of historical figures like FDR, Truman, and contemporary examples from the U.S. and Venezuela. It critiques the racialized framing of welfare policies and highlights the impact of neoliberal ideology on public perceptions of social assistance.

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