Wealth & power: Is America becoming a billionaire-run democracy?

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Aug 29, 202600:17:55News & Politics

American politics has always been about money but has America now reached the point where money, power, and political loyalty have become almost inseparable? Billions are spent on elections, wealthy donors can buy access...

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