Type: tvshow
Overview: Discover the shadowy world of political donations and fundraising 15 years after the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizen’s United case, which enabled unlimited spending by hidden sources on many political campaigns.
Language: en
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The first film, 'Ohio Confidential,' focuses specifically on the Ohio nuclear bribery scandal, exploring how dark money influenced this political corruption case.
The miniseries features interviews with journalists such as Jane Mayer, lawmakers, judges, FBI investigators, whistleblowers, and insiders including James Bopp and Maureen O'Connor, who provide detailed perspectives on dark money in politics.
'Wealth of the Wicked' traces the history of campaign finance law in the United States by focusing on the influence of super PACs and religious groups, and it examines the fine line between bribes and donations within the political process.
Jane Mayer's book 'Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right' inspired the project and serves as a foundational source, with Mayer herself appearing in interviews to connect the documentary's narrative to her investigative work.
The miniseries presents various figures including journalists, political operatives, judges, and whistleblowers, such as Jane Mayer representing investigative journalism, James Bopp representing conservative legal perspectives, and Maureen O'Connor providing insights from a judicial or political angle.