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Democracy Decoded

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Let’s face it: This is an unprecedented time for our democracy. Many of our government’s checks and balances are being challenged or outright ignored. We did notarrive here because of one person or one policy, but rather the erosion of numeroussafeguards, which, over time, have allowed some persistent issues with our system ofgovernment to be exploited. Decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in recent years have favored secretive politicaldonations and restrictive voting laws, reshaping our political landscape. Corruption andexecutive overreach are on the rise, and gerrymandering in states across...

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Dark Money Trickles Down 31.03.2022 25:16

This week, Simone is joined by two CLC experts, Erin Chlopak and Brendan Fischer, as well as attorney Peter Earle and “BadAss Grandmas” Ellen Chaffee and Dina Butcher. These guests help explain two key instances in which big money spending impacted local communities. Importantly, they also explain how every day citizens can make their voices heard. Campaign finance can sometimes seem like somethin...

How Did We Get Here? 24.03.2022 15:23

Joined by Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director of OpenSecrets, and Norman Ornstein, chair of the Board of Campaign Legal Center, host Simone Leeper looks back on the history of campaign finance law in the United States. As they trace historical events from the Watergate scandal to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision and beyond, Simone and her expert guests explore the scandals, legislation...

Cracks in the System 17.03.2022 18:24

Joined by Trevor Potter, president of Campaign Legal Center and a Republican Former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission, host Simone Leeper breaks down the basics of America’s campaign finance system. At the root of their discussion is an examination of how illegal coordinated campaign spending occurs, and why it has not been properly addressed. Trevor speaks about his appearances on the...

Introducing: Democracy Decoded 16.02.2022 1:29

Why does American Democracy look the way it does today and how can we make it more responsive to the people it was formed to serve? Democracy Decoded, a podcast by Campaign Legal Center, examines our government and discusses innovative ideas that could lead to a stronger, more transparent, accountable and inclusive democracy. Host Simone Leeper speaks with experts from across the political spectru...