America unPAC'd

Follow America unPAC'd
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

A podcast exploring the pervasive role of money in politics in America and elevating the discourse of its discontents.

C. S. Platt

  • Oct 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 6 EPISODES


Search for episodes from America unPAC'd with a specific topic:

Latest episodes from America unPAC'd

Ep 6: An October Surprise, It's.....Money, Money and more Money!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 46:55


Episode 6 highlights the big money flooding campaigns and seeding the airwaves among ballot initiatives and presidential, congressional, senatorial races. Special guests: Democracy NC representatives talk about their grassroots efforts to engage and empower the voting public and expose corruption and finagling of the electoral process.Music by Wamba PDX, Baba-Muzik, Methods Body and Bejesus.https://www.facebook.com/wambapdx/https://methodsbody.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Baba-Muzik-54375213533/https://www.soundcloud.com/bejesusmusic

Ep 5: Who's at the Table and Off the Menu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 42:39


Episode 5 unpacks the money behind the spring primaries, the winners and losers, legal trickery by Super PACs, and the federal government's handling of the coronavirus -- and who benefits. Special guest: Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Politics. Music contributed by SHVVVR, Derek Bass, Aston Hollins McClanahan, Bejesus, and The Sutures.

Ep 4: An Off Year Fit for an Impeachment

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 45:01


With less than a year before the presidential elections, outside money is helping win tight campaigns, billionaires are jumping into the race, and the President faces potential impeachment for trying to dig up dirt on a potential rival. Special guest: Nathan Fisher, Creative Director for Northern Monday Films.Music contributed by Chain and the Gang, Bejesus, and Saro Lynch-Thomason. sarosings.com

Ep 3: Money Talks in America's Heartland

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 24:51


The tide is turning against money in politics. Episode 3 explores the money still pouring into the Democratic presidential nomination, in spite of candidate's pledges to refuse corporate PAC money. Special guests: Members of Decorah Power, a local citizen's group attempting to take on and replace a powerful regional energy company.Music contributed by SHVVVR, Bejesus and Ines Sharp

Ep 2: Post-Election Analysis and Political Post-Mortem for Gov. Scott Walker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 23:59


Episode 2 delves into what is problematic about money in politics, focusing on the case of Former Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin. Special guests: Jay Heck, Executive Director of Common Cause Wisconsin, and Scot Ross, former Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now!Music contributed by Deepakalypse, Bejesus and Ines Sharp.

Ep 1: Eating up the 2018 Midterm Elections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 28:10


The pilot episode finds itself at the Minnesota State Fair, and staring down the barrel of the 2018 midterm elections. Special guests: Julia DeGraw, director of PDX Forward, and Former House Representative Elizabeth Furse (D-OR).Music contributed by Bejesus and the Public Domain.

Claim America unPAC'd

In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

Claim Cancel