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Money in Politics and the Role of the SEC
48:18 - 53:19 (05:01)
The influence of money in politics is a major issue and until it is addressed, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may not receive the necessary budget to provide accountability. However, giving the SEC the resources it needs to do its job is still crucial for the credibility of the SEC and the markets.
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The significance of getting money out of politics is discussed, as it is unlikely to have accountability and proper resources allocated without doing so.
48:18 - 51:44 (03:26)
Summary
The significance of getting money out of politics is discussed, as it is unlikely to have accountability and proper resources allocated without doing so. The lack of political funding transparency enables corporations to have an outsized influence on political policy.
ChapterMoney in Politics and the Role of the SEC
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PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Former SEC Chair Mary Jo White discusses the issue of securities law offenders walking away with their reputation intact and how this affects the credibility of the SEC.
51:44 - 53:19 (01:34)
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Former SEC Chair Mary Jo White discusses the issue of securities law offenders walking away with their reputation intact and how this affects the credibility of the SEC. She hopes that the administration and Congress will allow the SEC to shine some light on corporate spending on politics.