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Citizens United

What if your voice in democracy was worth less than a corporate donation? We dive into the Supreme Court’s infamous Citizens United v. FEC ruling and the disaster it unleashed on American elections.

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Useful Idiots

What happens when the campaign ends and you’re no longer needed? Some of Trump’s most loyal supporters have been wondering: Were we just useful idiots?

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Part 1: Neoliberalism

Neoliberalism: join Stacey, Gary, and I as we break down how this market-driven philosophy reshaped the world—from privatizing public services to making housing an investment instead of a home.

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Tariffs

Joey thought tariffs would hurt China. Turns out they just hurt his wallet—and his stomach.

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Kakistocracy

“Kakistocracy” might sound like the newest internet buzzword, but it’s actually a centuries-old way to describe leadership at its worst.

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