How American Lobbyists Threaten Democracy

This podcast episode delves into the alarming influence of American lobbyists on democracy, emphasizing their connections with foreign governments and the ethical dilemmas that arise from these relationships, highlighted by histories such as Ivy Lee's manipulation of public perception concerning fascist regimes and Paul Manafort's associations with corrupt governments. It calls for increased transparency and regulation to protect American democratic values from being undermined by foreign interests, and it underscores the ongoing risks posed by foreign lobbying, particularly in light of impending political shifts.