EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 29 MIN
Campaign Cash Clash
from Poll Hub · host Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith, Barbara Carvalho, Lee Miringoff
In the 2024 federal elections, candidates spent a staggering $3 billion, but does all that money truly influence voter decisions? We talk with UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen about the role of campaign cash in politics and examine whether public financing initiatives are making a positive difference.Then, are we becoming too connected... or not connected enough? We explore the shifting attitudes surrounding global ties, national priorities, and how personal experiences, like travel, shape our views on interconnectedness and America's role on the world stage.Finally, from cozy kitchens to comfy living rooms, we're uncovering America's favorite spot at home. Where does your go-to space stack up?
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Does all the money in politics actually make a difference? We take a look at how Americans feel about public financing and whether it's gaining traction. Then, we dive into the growing debate on global connectedness... are we too connected or not connected enough? For some fun, we reveal America's favorite room in the house.
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Campaign Cash Clash
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