S6E8: The Campaign in Maine

Lawrence Lessig, a prominent advocate against SuperPACs, dives into the grassroots campaign in Maine aimed at empowering voters. He highlights the alarming influence of out-of-state super PACs in the 2022 Senate race, featuring record spending and negative ads that skew election narratives. Lessig discusses the critical decision by Maine's legislature to let the people vote on limiting SuperPACs. The conversation underscores the importance of restoring a political system that truly reflects the will of the people.