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It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system.
Learn More:
Is Lobbying Good or Bad? | RepresentUs
America’s lobbying addiction (brookings.edu)
Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Second Rate Democracy
Corruption is Legal in America - YouTube
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