Episode 54

The Flaws of FARA: Feeble Oversight of Billions in Foreign Influence

Journey back in time as we explore the origins of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) — and trace its impact on reshaping the public image of some of the most corrupt foreign entities over the past 50 years.

Author Casey Michel returns to the podcast to join host Matt Adams to discuss Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World.

Casey’s book highlights the failures of FARA, which was enacted in 1938 to require agents of foreign principals who are engaged in political activities to publicly disclosure their activities.

Discover the fascinating roots of FARA’s inception and dig into the law’s influence on American history.

You’ll also learn why Casey’s book landed him on Vladimir Putin’s sanctions list and if FARA reform is in the future.