What We Leave

Episode 5: Who's Actually Talking?


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When we make decisions as a country, whose voice actually carries weight?

The 2024 election cycle cost about $20 billion and most of that didn't come from ordinary people.

About 80% of Americans, across party lines, say money in politics threatens our elections. The Supreme Court decisions tied lawmakers' hands.

Robert explores the For Our Freedom Amendment, a constitutional amendment effort that's gained support from 24 states; red and blue alike to restore the ability of Congress and states to set reasonable limits on political spending.


Topics: money in politics, Citizens United, For Our Freedom Amendment, American Promise, campaign finance, constitutional amendment, democracy

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What We LeaveBy Robert Jacobson