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Who's Funding Our Politicians?
Episode 168

Who's Funding Our Politicians?

The documentary “Dark Money” looks at how mysterious sources of campaign financing corrupts the political process. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed uses a case study in her home state of Montana where politicians in both parties found themselves being smeared by negative campaign ads that were difficult to trace. The film illustrates how the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has a lasting impact on American elections. "Dark Money" opens in theaters today.

Documentary of the Week

July 13, 20181m 51s

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Show Notes

The documentary “Dark Money” looks at how mysterious sources of campaign financing corrupts the political process. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed uses a case study in her home state of Montana where politicians in both parties found themselves being smeared by negative campaign ads that were difficult to trace. The film illustrates how the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has a lasting impact on American elections.

"Dark Money" opens in theaters today.

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