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Aug 31, 2025
Explore the striking revelations about dark-money payments to Democratic influencers as detailed in a Wired exposé. Critiques of Democrats' outreach compared to their Republican counterparts highlight crucial disparities. Delve into the operational secrets of Chorus Incubator and the 1630 Fund, exposing undisclosed political spending. Hasanabi passionately defends the need for transparency in creator influence and emphasizes the importance of independent left media to reshape messaging and policy priorities for electoral success.
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Secret Paid Influence Program Revealed
- Hasanabi highlights a Wired report about a secretive program paying liberal influencers to boost Democratic messaging.
- He frames $8,000/month offers as life-changing and revealing about influence economics.
Paid Messaging Erodes Credibility
- Hasanabi argues paid influencers compromise independence and credibility when paid by political groups.
- He sees undisclosed payments as corrupting voices that appear independent to fans.
Refusing Funded Campaigns Personally
- Hasanabi recounts being approached by groups like Progressive Victory and refusing due to people running them.
- He uses personal experience to explain why he avoids certain funded campaigns.