Dark Money and Democracy in Fresno

July 29, 2025 00:20:57
Dark Money and Democracy in Fresno
Fresnolandia
Dark Money and Democracy in Fresno

Jul 29 2025 | 00:20:57

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Show Notes

In this episode of Fresnolandia, Jordan and Dani sit down with Omar Rashad, Fresnoland's government accountability reporter, to dig into his recent investigation into dark money and its influence on a recent election in Fresno. Omar breaks down the key players, the fines and history of dark money, and what this means for transparency and trust in local politics. Then, Dani, Omar, and Jordan share what they are loving this week. 

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