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The Author of HR 1 on Saving Our Democracy [09-19-19]
The Author of HR 1 on Saving Our Democracy [09-19-19]
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68 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2019
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On this week's special episode, Larry Lessig talks with Representative John Sarbanes. Sarbanes is the lead author of HR 1, which passed the House in March and, if passed by the Senate and signed by the President, would fundamentally alter the way politicians raise money and would improve our democracy in ways big and small. Sarbanes discusses the origin of HR 1, why he thinks that the way most politicians raise money is so harmful, and why the bill is so urgently needed.
Released:
Sep 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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