This year, a record $12.3 billion will be spent on US political campaigns. The majority of that is earmarked for political advertising, particularly in battleground states like North Carolina. But where does that money go, and what exactly does it buy? The answers might surprise and alarm you.

Featuring:

• Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief at North Carolina Public Radio-吉彩网网站
• Frank Eaton, ad maker and political consultant
• Brian Lewis, co-host of the , lobbyist and principal at New Frame

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• You can find a transcript of this episode here.