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Trump, Iran War and the truth about who really has power | Unreported
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53:13Now PlayingWho actually runs the government? In this episode of "Unreported," Meagan Medick sits down with David Sirota, investigative journalist, founder of The Lever and host of the award-winning podcast, “Master Plan.” Sirota's latest book, "Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America," examines how powerful interests have reshaped American politics over the decades.
In this conversation, Sirota and Medick explore how power has shifted between Congress and the presidency over the past century, the forgotten legal tools lawmakers once used to check the executive branch and why so many Americans feel like Washington is broken no matter who's in charge. They also discuss the role lobbying and campaign money play in shaping legislation, what voters can realistically expect from a divided Congress and whether real accountability in government is still possible.
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