Illinois Policy Unpacked
Illinois Policy Unpacked, presented by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois System, brings expert insights into the pressing public policy issues shaping Illinois and beyond. Each episode features faculty from one of our three universities who break down complex topics, offering informed analysis to elevate the policy conversation.
Illinois Policy Unpacked
Inside the Fight for Fair Elections: Campaign Finance with Fred Wertheimer
In this episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, we meet Fred Wertheimer, the "dean of campaign finance reform," in Washington DC to discuss ongoing challenges in American political finance. Wertheimer has spent more than four decades working on democracy and governance issues, and is the Founder and President of Democracy 21, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to strengthen U.S. democracy and promotes government integrity, accountability and transparency measures to accomplish its goals.
Campaign finance reform remains a critical issue right now, as excessive and unregulated political spending erodes public trust and compromises the integrity of democratic elections. Join us at IGPA as we explore the historical context of U.S. campaign finance, why IGPA selected Wertheimer as this year's recipient of the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government, and strategies for young Americans to pursue a more equal union.