Today’s discussion on Public Radio International’s “To the Point” program featured a diverse range of views —including CCP’s Steve Hoersting—on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Citizens United and its implications for politics and campaign finance.
From the show’s description:
The US Supreme Court: Free Speech and Money in Politics (12:07PM)
The US Supreme Court has taken the limits off campaign spending by corporations and unions. Has that liberated a major cause of corruption? Critics say public policy is for sale in Congress, and that unlimited special-interest spending will make things worse for both Liberals and Conservatives. Defenders say corporations and unions have rights of free speech, like people. Does that mean they can run for office? One corporation has already declared its candidacy. We talk about issues at the heart of Americans’ declining confidence in their government.
Guests:
- Lawrence Lessig: Director, Harvard University’s Safra Foundation Center for Ethics
- Steve Hoersting: Vice President, Center for Competitive Politics
- Eric Hensal: ‘Designated Human,’ Murry Hill Inc for Congress campaign
- Ken Vogel: Senior Reporter, Politico.com
Listen or download the Santa Monica-based program: “Hosted by Warren Olney, To the Point is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.”
