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Oct 2024
59m 59s

Pay Pals: How Billionaires Influence Ele...

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Money in politics isn't new, but billionaire influence in our elections has reached staggering levels – and 2024 could break all previous election spending records. From the presidential race to down ballot elections and think tanks to media empires, wealthy donors are reshaping American democracy in ways voters rarely see. Joining us to follow the money tra ... Show More
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