What Happens When Billionaires Bankroll American Politics? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email In this photo taken Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, billionaire Tom Steyer talks with reporters in Sacramento, Calif. Steyer, on Wednesday, announced joining an effort to raise California's cigarette tax ( AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli ) Produced by Rob Gunther Hosted by Amy Walter Produced by PRI and WNYC