# How We Can Fix America’s Corruption Problem (with Celinda Lake and Daniel Weiner)

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Podcast: [The Briefing with Michael Waldman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-briefing-with-michael-waldman-6875018)
Published: 2026-01-21T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brennan-center/episodes/How-We-Can-Fix-Americas-Corruption-Problem-with-Celinda-Lake-and-Daniel-Weiner-e3e0btb
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## Resource

Americans are unhappy with their government. They’ve connected the dots: Corruption and self-dealing at the highest levels have led to voters feeling left out, left behind, and disconnected from government. What could solve the problem The Brennan Center has begun publishing a series of policy solutions, starting with “Nine Solutions for Corruption in America.” It’s a new publication that addresses money in politics, government ethics, and more. This is an episode not about restoring what was, but thinking anew. Join us as we speak to Celinda Lake, a top Democratic pollster, and Daniel Weiner, coauthor of our new paper, as we discuss what has happened, how Americans are responding, and what we can do to combat corruption.

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