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9:49Now PlayingThe contractually required secrecy just torched these creators integrity 100%
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9:49Now PlayingThe contractually required secrecy just torched these creators integrity 100%
Hawk discusses a new report from Wired by Taylor Lorenz revealing that a dark money group is secretly paying Democratic influencers up to $8,000 per month. The catch? These contracts require secrecy and impose restrictions on what creators can say, leaving their followers in the dark about who is funding their content.
Hawk focuses on the integrity crisis this creates for online voices who built their audiences on trust and authenticity. He explains why secrecy in these contracts is not just questionable but a direct violation of the relationship between creators and their communities. With connections to the 1630 Fund, a major liberal dark money nonprofit, and its ties to political influence operations, Hawk raises tough questions about transparency, political funding, and whether content creators are compromising their values for money.
This conversation also touches on broader issues—nonprofit loopholes, campaign finance laws, and the risks of hidden funding sources, including speculation about groups like AIPAC. Hawk makes clear that neither he nor his brother Falcon take any outside funding, highlighting why transparency matters in political commentary and why secrecy undermines trust.
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