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Future Hindsight
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🎙 A podcast that gives voice to civic engagement, one episode at a time. Tune in weekly for new ways to #BeTheSpark! Hosted by Mila Atmos / Posts by Zack!
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 20h
Money isn’t everything in politics, but it is a factor. We break down smart political giving: competitiveness, stakes, financial need—and why giving early to the right races, not late to the wrong ones, is how you actually win. (3/3)

OUT NOW: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/sma...
Small Dollars, Big Strategy: Brian Derrick — Future Hindsight
We discuss how the everyday voter can make strategic political campaign donations just like a billionaire with Brian Derrick, the co-founder of Oath.
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 20h
This week on FH, Oath’s Brian Derrick explains how scattered giving wastes hundreds of millions on safe races while ignoring down ballot elections AND elections in other towns, cities, and states that could actually change people's lives.

It’s eye-opening. (2/3)
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 20h
We all hear about elections and campaigns that cost millions and millions of dollars… but why? How many TV ads does one candidate need? What is going on with the money in our politics?

Maybe we're wasting resources. And maybe we’re missing the point. 🧵(1/3)
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 1d
TOMORROW: Do you have strong opinions about where your political donations go? Turns out, the flood of texts might lead you astray. This week on FH, Brian Derrick reveals how to make your dollars count and which races ACTUALLY need them.

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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 1d
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 2d
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 2d
When your senator's funding comes from thousands of miles away, who do they actually represent? You, or their donors?

States like Maine are trying to fix this with ballot measures limiting super PAC contributions. What's your state doing?
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 2d
#ICYMI - This week, Hilary Braseth from @OpenSecretsDC shows how state-level campaign finance reform is gaining ground through grassroots efforts.

Maine, Michigan, and Montana are all pushing ballot measures to limit money in politics. Check what's happening in your state.

Tune in NOW! 🎙
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 3d
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 3d
Money flows year-round. Track campaigns and lobbying activity. Keep tracking.

Listen in as Hilary Braseth from @OpenSecretsDC talks about following the cash beyond election season.

OUT NOW: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 4d
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 5d
Know your representatives. See where their donor money comes from and where their loyalty might lie. On FH, Hilary Braseth shows us how to check if your senator's funding is local or from out of state – and what that means for who they serve.

NOW: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 5d
From campaigns to Congress, citizens helped push transparency into everyday conversation.

Hilary Braseth from @OpenSecretsDC shares with us how to keep tracking power with small, steady searches each week.

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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 5d
For years we've brought you conversations about democracy, organizing, transparency, and building civic power.

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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 6d
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 6d
In 2024, $15 billion was spent on US elections. In 2008, it was under $8 billion.

Meanwhile, 80% of Americans across party lines say they hate the amount of money in politics.

So what does this all even mean? Check OpenSecrets.org and follow where your representative's money actually comes from.
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OpenSecrets is the nation's premier research and government transparency group tracking money in politics and its effect on elections and policy.
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 6d
Real accountability comes from tracking money, not trusting promises. Join us with Hilary Braseth from @OpenSecretsDC on following political dollars step by step: from campaigns to lobbying, from super PACs to dark money.

Tune in this week to get informed: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/fol...
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 7d
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 7d
In a brand new episode, join us with Hilary Braseth from @OpenSecretsDC! We'll show you exactly how money moves through politics and what you can do about it. (3/)

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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 7d
Campaign contributions are pretty straightforward, right? But what about lobbying?

Well, lobbying is about using money & connections to get your message heard on Capitol Hill in ways regular citizens can't.

If it sounds like a lot, don't worry, we'll break it down for you. (2/)
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 7d
When it comes to campaign finance, writing a check is really just the first step. For money to really shape policy, lobbying and access are where the rubber really meets the road.

But HOW does the money in our politics work exactly? We've got you covered! (1/)
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 8d
TOMORROW: We're joined by Hilary Braseth from @OpenSecretsDC to discuss how billions of dollars flow through campaigns, lobbying firms, and backroom deals – and who's really calling the shots.

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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 9d
We're finalists for the @SignalAwards once again! Voting ends Oct 9th, so please cast your vote for Future Hindsight to take home the win in the News & Politics category.

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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 9d
Oregon company dumped cancer chemicals in town's water for 4 years.

Regulators knew. 84+ violations documented. Never stopped it.

$250,000 fine = 0.1% of company profit.

6,000 residents had no idea.

Check your city council agendas. Show up. Ask questions.
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.bsky.social · 10d
#ICYMI - Your city posts meeting agendas – so pay attention! Transparency is everything and we must protect it. Join us with @mirandaspivack.bsky.social to learn which documents they're legally required to show you ( it's more than you think).

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙🎙
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