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Pay Pals: How Billionaires Influence Elections

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

CHAPTER

The Impact of Wealth on Government Oversight

This chapter examines the impact of affluent individuals and corporations on governmental and regulatory functions, raising concerns about the potential corruption stemming from financial campaign contributions. It also discusses the challenges in recognizing and tackling corporate influence, using notable examples like Elon Musk to illustrate conflicts of interest.

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