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What’s a Vote Worth?

In 2016, we’re estimated to spend $5 billion on the election. That’s about $15 per American.

Mike’s advice for buying the votes you’d need to win the presidency.

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On The Gist, Mike identifies the greatest depiction of a zebra in mass media. Here’s the video. The, Dan Pashman from the Sporkful podcast explains how sound influences taste. For the Spiel, if a candidate offered to pay you $2,800 for your vote, would you take it?

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