This chapter discusses the issue of campaign contributions and the potential for corruption in super PACs. It highlights the stark difference in contribution limits between direct contributions to candidates and contributions to super PACs. The speaker argues that when contributions to super PACs become extremely large, the risk of corruption becomes undeniable.
In this episode, Lessig speaks to Ron Fein, the Legal Director for Free Speech For People. The two discuss a major legal mistake made by the courts, which, if corrected, would allow states to regulate SuperPACs. They discuss efforts by Free Speech For People and Equal Citizens to bring to light this mistake.
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