Dangerous Kleptocracy: Corruption in America & How Legal Guardrails Have Crumbled

Corruption has always marred American politics and government. Once, it was reflected in Tammany Hall politicians stuffing their pockets. Later, it was felt in a money-drenched campaign finance system that enabled systemic abuse rather than personal gain.

Now we are living through a new era of corruption, one that combines personal self-dealing and vast funds pouring into the political process. Whether it is the crypto industry dominating Congress, the world’s wealthiest man largely paying for the winning presidential campaign, regulatory decisions used to pressure businesses, or the government quashing a bribery investigation of a top official, it is a fusion of public power and private gain.

Legal guardrails have crumbled. What should come next?

Join us on Wednesday, October 15, at noon PT/3 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion about how to eradicate American corruption.


Speakers:

Jane Mayer, Staff Writer, The New Yorker

Daniel I. Weiner, Director, Elections and Government Program, Brennan

Moderator: Michael Waldman, President and CEO, Brennan Center