Topic: For The People Act

2 chapters across the catalog

Birth Strike
Episode 1118 1:24:11 - 1:27:19

1118: Birth Strike

HR1 "For the People Act" and Campaign Finance Matching

The "For the People Act of 2019" (HR1) includes a provision for a 6-to-1 federal match on political donations under $200. Critics argue this system is a "scam" that primarily benefits media companies by inflating the total pool of money available for advertising buys. By splitting large sums into multiple small donations, candidates can significantly multiply their campaign funds using taxpayer money.

Tippie-Top
Episode 1101 29:24 - 32:40

1101: Tippie-Top

Analysis of the For the People Act of 2019

The "For the People Act of 2019" (H.R. 1) is analyzed for its provisions on lowering the voting age to 16 and creating $25 federal "MyVoice" vouchers for political donations. Other highlights include automatic voter registration for students and restoring voting rights to convicted criminals not currently incarcerated.