Episode

How Big Money Is Dominating American Politics

Podcast: Democracy Decoded
Published: Oct 2, 2025
Duration seconds: 2615
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Summary

Host Simone Leeper speaks with former FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and CLC President Trevor Potter to examine how court rulings opened the door to unlimited political spending; how partisan gridlock has left the FEC unable to act; and what reforms could restore transparency and accountability in American democracy.