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Rick Wilson, David Sirota & Jason Stanley

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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Corruption and Corporate Influence in American Politics

This chapter examines the historical roots and ongoing implications of corruption in American politics, particularly focusing on the role of corporate interests in campaign financing. It discusses key events like Watergate, the evolution of campaign finance laws, and Supreme Court rulings that have transformed money into a form of speech. The conversation connects past strategies and contemporary challenges, highlighting how the intertwining of money and politics undermines democratic principles.

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