Transparency and Investment Risks

This chapter explores the opacity in the investment industry, focusing on how lobbyists influence the availability of critical financial information. It highlights the conflicts of interest arising from the revolving door between public pension staff and Wall Street and discusses the risks ordinary people face due to poor investment choices made by trustees. Additionally, it addresses the recent shifts in CNN's editorial direction regarding their coverage of Donald Trump, questioning their ability to move away from sensationalism towards more substantial reporting.