E01: What if the government funded political campaigns?
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In this episode, we discuss the 2010 decision of Citizens United v. FEC, the rise of PAC's, the rules and loopholes governing American election cycles, and what can be done to draw elections back into the hands of the people. We speak with the following individuals about the current climate of campaign finance: JC Welton, a restaurant owner in Des Moines Iowa. David Swenson, a community economics educator at Iowa State University. Professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos, a professor of law at University of Chicago.
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