135. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets

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In this episode, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need to be a billionaire to make a difference!

Let’s talk about the rapid fundraising that has characterized the early days of VP Kamala Harris’ run for President of the United States and the role that the Win With Black Women collective played in her early successes.

Let’s talk about the difference between giving to a candidate and giving to a political action committee (PAC).

Either way, the point is, let’s reclaim our power as everyday Americans to influence the political and cultural future of our country. USA! USA!

Links from today’s episode:

Harris’ Zoom-fueled campaign triggers a dormant Democratic base | Politico July 2024

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/27/kamala-harris-identity-zoom-00171489

5 facts about U.S. political donations | Pew Research 2017

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/05/17/5-facts-about-u-s-political-donations/

NPR Book Review of “Kochland” by Christopher Leonard | August 2019

https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750449277/kochland-explores-the-money-stream-of-the-famous-brother-duo

How the Koch brothers fundamentally changed modern politics | August 2019

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/23/politics/david-koch-charles-koch-brothers/index.html

ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:

Episode#114 Big Wallet, Bleeding Heart: Support Groups for the Wealthy Title (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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