HBO’s new documentary series, “The Dark Money Game,” kicks off Tuesday with a deep dive into the murky world of political corruption. “Ohio Confidential” takes us to the heart of a scandal that rocked the state, beginning with the suspicious death of a political lobbyist. The subsequent investigation uncovered a $61 million slush fund controlled by Ohio’s Speaker of the House, money used to seize power and orchestrate a billion-dollar corporate bailout, all at the expense of Ohio taxpayers.
“The Dark Money Game” explores the post-Citizens United landscape of political donations, where money often flows freely and with little transparency. With access to FBI wiretap recordings and firsthand accounts from those involved in the case, the series aims to expose the mechanisms of influence and the ways in which dark money can shape political decisions.
“Ohio Confidential” takes a hard look at one specific instance of alleged corruption, revealing the human cost of these backroom deals. Tune in to HBO on Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 PM ET – and again on Wednesday – to witness the unraveling of a tangled web of power, money, and deceit.
