Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
It’s another big fight in Congress over campaign finance. This time, proposed legislation requires corporations, unions, and other organizations to disclose their role in political ads. The goal: to prevent anonymous “Swift Boat”-style attacks of the past. But controversy is swirling over an exemption provided to major organizations like the National Rifle Association.We’re one-on-one with the lead sponsor of the measure, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
Guests
- Chris Van Hollen U.S. House of Representatives (D-Maryland, 8th District); Chairman, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
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