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How Do Political Donations Work?

Ben Sheehan breaks down the origins of political fundraising and the ins-and-outs of campaign texts,

07/10/2025 | Rating NR

Civics Made Easy

How Do Political Donations Work?

Episode 2 | 13m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

Ben Sheehan breaks down the origins of political fundraising and the ins-and-outs of campaign texts,

In this episode of "Civics Made Easy," Ben Sheehan demystifies the complex world of political fundraising. From the surge in campaign texts to the intricacies of donation limits, PACs, and dark money groups, he explains how modern campaign finance works. With expert insight from the Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub, Ben shows how money flows through American politics while remindi

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Civics Made Easy

How Do Political Donations Work?

Episode 2 | 13m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

In this episode of "Civics Made Easy," Ben Sheehan demystifies the complex world of political fundraising. From the surge in campaign texts to the intricacies of donation limits, PACs, and dark money groups, he explains how modern campaign finance works. With expert insight from the Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub, Ben shows how money flows through American politics while remindi

07/10/2025 | Rating NR

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