Following the Money in Politics: Hilary Braseth
October 2nd, 2025
”Our mission is to follow the money in the US political system.”
We discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance, and how their relationship plays out through campaign finance and other political transactions.
Hilary Braseth is the executive director of OpenSecrets, the nation's premier research and government transparency group tracking money in politics and its effect on elections and policy.
Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Hilary are:
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Piece together what is happening your state
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guest: Hilary Braseth
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis