Episode 623 • • 11:14 - 13:45
623: Fact Pattern
Constitutional Implications of Regulating Political Expenditures
The hosts analyze the specific wording of the proposed amendment regarding "in-kind equivalents" and the regulation of funds spent in opposition to candidates. They argue that such power would allow Congress to muzzle speech above a certain monetary threshold, potentially affecting rallies and independent media. The discussion highlights the gravity of amending the Constitution to restrict political expenditures.