Earn Your Leisure

In this episode of MM Medium, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings discuss politics, lobbying, and the influence of money in American politics. They start by mentioning Joe Biden's birthday and his uphill battle as an incoming president, particularly with millennial voters due to concerns about his foreign policy. They emphasize that politics in the United States is not purely a democracy, but rather influenced by the highest bidder. Lobbying, which involves campaign contributions and direct persuasion of politicians, plays a significant role in shaping policies and decisions.The hosts then engage in a game show-style discussion about the top lobbying groups in politics. They go through the top ten, revealing various interest groups and industries. Surprisingly, the number one lobbying group in 2022 was the National Association of Realtors, which spent a staggering $84 million on lobbying efforts. This high expenditure indicates the influence and vested interests of the real estate industry in shap