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How did our democracy get replaced by a kleptocracy? Discover the truth on Master Plan, a new podcast from The Lever. Hosted by David Sirota, former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders and Oscar-nominated co-writer of Don’t Look Up, Master Plan exposes the deliberate scheme to legalize corruption in the U.S., allowing the wealthy to buy policies that benefit themselves and screw everyone else. The Lever has unearthed never-before-reported documents proving this 50-year plot was a coordinated eff ...
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Ever wonder how America became so corrupt? It didn’t have to be this way. Our series begins in 1971, a time when hot pants were hot, bell bottoms were swinging, and campaign cash flowed like… milk. This is a free preview. Listen to the full episode NOW by becoming a premium subscriber at masterplanpodcast.com The Lever’s paid subscribers get Master…
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About Adam Eichen: Adam Eichen Adam Eichen, Small Planet Democracy Fellow, is a writer, researcher, and organizer, working to build a democracy that represents and empowers all voices in society. He recently spent a year as a Maguire Fellow researching comparative campaign finance policy at the French research institute Sciences Po, and, in April 2…
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Concord Monitor writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen chew over a week's worth of political stories, ranging from Hillary Clinton's testimony Wednesday to Donald Trump's next planned appearance in the Granite State. Also, an abundance of conversation about Ben Carson!By Concord Monitor
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Concord Monitor political enthusiasts Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet chew over the news that New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan will duke it out with U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte next fall. And we bid a fond farewell to Casey in our emotion-packed final section.By Concord Monitor
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Concord Monitor political staffers mix it up this week, as Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott are joined first by Allie Morris and then by Jonathan Van Fleet. The two trios first discuss the long-awaited passage of the state's budget. They then take up the presidential primary, in the wake of this week's GOP debate.…
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Concord Monitor political teammates Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet chew over the latest news out of Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton camps. Then they talk up some lesser-known candidates and go through the entire GOP and Democratic fields. Want more? Try politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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Concord Monitor political junkies Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet have a little something for everyone this week, as Democrats scramble and Republicans start to shed candidates. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.By Concord Monitor
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Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet analyze John Kasich's surge to the top three in the GOP primary field. They also dig into Hillary Clinton's college plan and round out the week with a bevy of short takes. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet preview Thursday's first Republican presidential primary debate. They also review Monday's GOP forum and talk about the state Executive Council defunding Planned Parenthood. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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Concord Monitor political staffers Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott talk Christie, Clinton and state politics this week. But they also spend serious time with Monitor staff photographer Elizabeth Frantz, who explains how she captures candidates' images. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet try to avoid the Trump in the room this week, taking on N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. But they eventually talk Trump, as all must in time. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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