[Swamp Stories] 9. Profiting from Public Service

Recent news reports have exposed that some members of Congress dumped stock after receiving classified congressional briefings on COVID-19. We're going to talk about how lawmakers are able to use their positions of power for personal financial gain through insider trading — and what Congress can do to stop it.

Episode Guests:

  • Former Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN), Issue One ReFormers Caucus Co-chair
  • Meredith McGehee, Issue One Executive Director

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