At its heart, transparency is about trust. It’s the idea that citizens and stakeholders should be able to "see through" the workings of government agencies and private organizations. This openness is a powerful tool against corruption, fostering accountability, and enabling informed public participation. Across the United States, robust legal frameworks like the federal Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, and various state-level "sunshine laws," mandate public access to government documents and open meetings. In the corporate world, newer legislation like the Corporate Transparency Act, effective just this year, aims to combat illicit financial activities by requiring businesses to report beneficial ownership information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.