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America unPAC'd
by C. S. Platt
A podcast exploring the pervasive role of money in politics in America and elevating the discourse of its discontents.
Episodes
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Ep 6: An October Surprise, It's.....Money, Money and more Money!
Episode 6 highlights the big money flooding campaigns and seeding the airwaves among ballot initiatives and presidential, congressional, senatorial races. Special guests: Democracy NC representatives talk about their grassroots efforts to engage and empower the voting public and expose corruption...
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Ep 5: Who's at the Table and Off the Menu
Episode 5 unpacks the money behind the spring primaries, the winners and losers, legal trickery by Super PACs, and the federal government's handling of the coronavirus -- and who benefits. Special guest: Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Politics. Music contributed…
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Ep 4: An Off Year Fit for an Impeachment
With less than a year before the presidential elections, outside money is helping win tight campaigns, billionaires are jumping into the race, and the President faces potential impeachment for trying to dig up dirt on a potential rival. Special guest: Nathan Fisher, Creative Director for Northern...
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Ep 3: Money Talks in America's Heartland
The tide is turning against money in politics. Episode 3 explores the money still pouring into the Democratic presidential nomination, in spite of candidate's pledges to refuse corporate PAC money. Special guests: Members of Decorah Power, a local citizen's group attempting to take on and replace…
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Ep 2: Post-Election Analysis and Political Post-Mortem for Gov. Scott Walker
Episode 2 delves into what is problematic about money in politics, focusing on the case of Former Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin. Special guests: Jay Heck, Executive Director of Common Cause Wisconsin, and Scot Ross, former Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now! Music contributed by...
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Ep 1: Eating up the 2018 Midterm Elections
The pilot episode finds itself at the Minnesota State Fair, and staring down the barrel of the 2018 midterm elections. Special guests: Julia DeGraw, director of PDX Forward, and Former House Representative Elizabeth Furse (D-OR). Music contributed by Bejesus and the Public Domain.
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How many episodes does America unPAC'd have?
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A podcast exploring the pervasive role of money in politics in America and elevating the discourse of its discontents.
How often does America unPAC'd release new episodes?
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Who hosts America unPAC'd?
America unPAC'd is created and hosted by C. S. Platt.
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