Money in Politics, Explained: OpenSecrets’ Hilary Braseth on Super PACs, Dark Money, and Where Campaign Cash Goes
On this episode: The black box of money in politics. They discuss how OpenSecrets got its start as a 1,500-page book in the post-Watergate era, how two 2010 court decisions gave rise to super PACs and dark money, what’s driving the rising cost of elections, the growing role of mega donors and industries like crypto and AI, why spending on state and local races and ballot measures deserves more attention, and where campaign finance could be headed next.
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