Episode 1055 • • 26:13 - 31:34
1055: Tongue Jammin
Congressional Corruption, Corporate PAC Money, Committee Assignment Fees
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses her pledge to refuse corporate PAC money and the perceived culture of corruption in Congress. The segment highlights the practice of "purchasing" committee assignments through mandatory fundraising goals, which can range from $250,000 to $1 million annually. Concerns are raised about how new representatives navigate these established financial pressures.