Citizens United

In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda", Eddie discusses the landmark Supreme Court case, Citizens United v. FEC, which shook the foundation of campaign finance laws in America. The episode delves into the background of campaign finance laws, introduces the Citizens United organization and its motivations to challenge the existing laws and provides a thorough breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling. Eddie then moves on to the implications of the decision, addressing the surge in political spending, the enhanced influence of wealthy donors, the introduction of dark money into the campaign finance equations, and the noticeable increase in political polarization. The episode ends with a recapitulation and some final thoughts on the contention between free speech and democracy caused by this ruling, with Eddie hinting that the debate over Citizens United is far from over.