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Claim Text: It would be great to have real conflict of interest applied in this case.
Simplified Text: Apply real conflict of interest in this case.
Confidence Score: 0.800
Claim Maker: Archon Fung
Context Type: PolicyCast
Subject Tags: Ethics Policy
UUID: a11641c5-26d3-426f-949e-96cb2e17ad94
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM (6 months ago)

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Oligarchy Out in the Open: What Happens Now as the U.S. Is Forced to Confront Its Plutocracy

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Archon Fung and Lawrence Lessig discuss the rise of oligarchy in the US, fueled by billionaire influence. They analyze the implications of this trend and propose policy recommendations to address the corrupting influence of money in politics.

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