#112 When Democracy Is For Sale: Can Money Buy a Politician?

Hosts Dave Kelsey and H. Daniel Mujahid examine how political spending and persuasive tactics can shape voter judgment without outright lies. Using super PACs and real campaign examples, they explain how true facts can be framed to create misleading impressions.

The episode explores access, transparency, and the ethical pressures politicians face when money and influence grow large, and offers practical questions listeners can use to evaluate political ads.

Ultimately, the show urges citizens to check who paid for messages, seek missing context, and preserve independent judgment in a media environment driven by repetition and emotion.