190. Keeping Insider Trading and Financial Corruption out of Politics with Sen. Jeff Merkley
Are politicians putting their stock portfolios ahead of the people they represent? And how is that affecting our day to day lives? In today\u2019s episode, I'm diving deep into a conversation that could reshape our democracy. I sat down with Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley to discuss the urgent need to ban congressional stock trading\u2014a practice that not only undermines our trust in government but also impacts our daily lives more than you might think.\nRead transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/190-keeping-insider-trading-and-financial-corruption-out-of-politics-with-senator-jeff-merkley/\nSenator Merkley\u2019s links and resources:\nLearn more about the ETHICS Act\xa0\nLearn more about the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act\n\nNot sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/quiz\n\nRegister to vote: https://vote.org/\n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors:\nThrive Causemetics\nGet an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/FFPOD\nSquarespace\nGo to www.squarespace.com/FFPOD to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase.\nMasterclass\nGet an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/FFPOD.\nRocket Money\nStop wasting money on things you don\u2019t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/FFPOD.\nThis is Small Business\nCheck out This Is Small Business, an original podcast from Amazon, on your favorite podcast app.