How Business Can Help Get Money Out of Politics with John McCrea, American Promise Business Network Manager

October 31, 2022

How Business Can Help Get Money Out of Politics with John McCrea, American Promise Business Network Manager

October 31, 2022

Published By American Promise

Since the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, U.S. elections have seen a dangerous and rampant increase in the influence of money in politics with little to no transparency. In this episode of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast, host Cory Ames speaks with American Promise National Business Network Manager John McCrea about money in politics, the ongoing issues in the political system, and its impact on the business community.

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