Lawrence Lessig

Lawrence Lessig, Harvard law professor and founder of Equal Citizens, fights institutional corruption and Super PAC influence. He explains how tech and big money warped politics. He outlines legal strategies to curb Super PACs, warns about AI and engagement-driven harm, and champions citizen assemblies as democratic repair.

Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard law professor and campaign finance reform advocate, discusses his mission to challenge super PACs. He explains the legal origins of super PACs rooted in Citizens United and SpeechNow rulings. Lessig argues that limiting contributions could restore democratic representation and highlights a successful initiative in Maine to ban super PACs. He shares insights on the anticipated legal battles and the support from wealthy allies seeking to reduce their influence, navigating a complex web of legal constraints.

Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard Law professor and democracy reform advocate, discusses the troubling effects of money in American politics. He highlights a little-known lower-court ruling that exacerbated super PAC influence and introduces Maine's groundbreaking initiative aiming to limit such spending. The conversation explores the Supreme Court's expanding power, the impact of crypto and AI on policy, and the urgency to tackle dark money before 2028. Lessig argues campaign finance reform might be our best hope for restoring democracy.