Voters Demand Solutions to End Corruption (with Dan Weiner and Marina Pino)

About this episode

The episode discusses a Brennan Center poll revealing that Americans are deeply concerned about corruption in government and are seeking solutions.

At the beginning of his second administration, Trump said about accusations of corruption and conflicts of interest: “I found out that nobody cared, and I’m allowed to.” According to a new Brennan Center poll , that is emphatically false. Americans care deeply. And they are furious. Voters see corruption as a deep-seated issue embedded in the structure of our government. They are tired of lawmakers serving private interests over their own. And they are hungry for bold, new solutions. Listen as Brennan Center experts break down the findings of our new poll and discuss how lawmakers should respond to their constituents’ demands. Recorded on June 10, 2026.The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so that they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

People in this episode

Guests: Dan Weiner, Marina Pino

Topics covered

• corruption
• voter demands
• government accountability
• polling
• lawmakers response

Keywords

• corruption
• poll
• voters
• government
• lawmakers
• solutions
• Brennan Center

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brennan Center

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