This is the debut of Democracy & Destiny, first aired on WBAI NYC June 21, 2025 featuring an interview by law Prof Ciara Torres-Spelliscy of U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse about The Scheme. This show is based on the book Corporatocracy published by NYU Press 2024. It discusses money in politics, corruption, convicted ex-Senator Robert Menendez, January 6th, dark money, the SAVE Act, the Federalist Society and the U.S. Supreme Court including Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta and Citizens United v. FEC. Also includes the adventures of @ProfCiara's labradoodle.