Lawrence Lessig
Harvard Law professor, founder of Creative Commons and Equal Citizens, and longtime campaign finance and democracy reform advocate invited to discuss money in politics and related litigation.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 31min
The New Legal Fight to Destroy Super PACs Forever
Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard law professor and campaign finance reform advocate, discusses his mission to challenge super PACs. He explains the legal origins of super PACs rooted in Citizens United and SpeechNow rulings. Lessig argues that limiting contributions could restore democratic representation and highlights a successful initiative in Maine to ban super PACs. He shares insights on the anticipated legal battles and the support from wealthy allies seeking to reduce their influence, navigating a complex web of legal constraints.
Nov 13, 2025 • 46min
The Case That Could Take Down Super PACs & Stop Dark Money ft. Lawrence Lessig | Shane Has Questions
Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard Law professor and democracy reform advocate, discusses the troubling effects of money in American politics. He highlights a little-known lower-court ruling that exacerbated super PAC influence and introduces Maine's groundbreaking initiative aiming to limit such spending. The conversation explores the Supreme Court's expanding power, the impact of crypto and AI on policy, and the urgency to tackle dark money before 2028. Lessig argues campaign finance reform might be our best hope for restoring democracy.
