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Podcast: The Master of None
Episode: The Dark Side of Congress: How Members Profit from Stock Investment
Description: On today's episode, we dive into the world of stock investments among members of Congress. With reports showing that some Congress members have traded up to $35 million in stock prices and accusations of insider trading, it's no wonder that people are asking questions. How did Nancy Pelosi accumulate a network worth $150 million? Why is Dan Crenshaw sitting on a committee that focuses on banning TikTok while investing in the same industry?
We break down the situation and try to understand the investments made by Congress members. We also explore why no one has ever been tried under the 2012 Stock Act...