© 2024 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Presidential campaigns, super PACs receive massive donations

Season 2024 Episode 174 | 5m 43s

The 2024 campaign was already shaping up to be the most expensive election of all time, but now several high-profile billionaires are dumping massive amounts of money into the presidential race. Laura Barrón-López discussed where the money is coming from and where it’s being spent with Anna Massoglia, the editorial and investigations manager at Open Secrets.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
October 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
McDonald's E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety
As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers
Harris slams Trump after John Kelly sounds alarm on his fitness for office
How Arizona is preparing to combat election denialism and conspiracy theories
What John Kelly said about Trump's praise of Hitler and fascist tendencies
News Wrap: Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid strike
Intelligence officials warn foreign adversaries determined to undermine election trust
What the presence of North Korean troops in Russia could mean for the Ukraine war
Harris and Trump make appeals to Latino voters 2 weeks ahead of Election Day