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The Wolves of K Street
The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government
Book • 2024
The Wolves of K Street offers a detailed and engaging portrait of how corporate power and lobbying have grown in influence over the past fifty years in Washington.
The book follows the stories of several prominent lobbyists, illustrating how corporations have gained significant control over public policy, often surpassing the influence of the president and Congress.
It also explores how reforms have inadvertently strengthened the power and secrecy of corporate lobbyists, shifting their focus from Congress to voters nationwide.
The narrative is described as irresistibly dramatic, spectacularly timely, and meticulously researched, making it essential reading for understanding the impact of corporate interests on American democracy.
The book follows the stories of several prominent lobbyists, illustrating how corporations have gained significant control over public policy, often surpassing the influence of the president and Congress.
It also explores how reforms have inadvertently strengthened the power and secrecy of corporate lobbyists, shifting their focus from Congress to voters nationwide.
The narrative is described as irresistibly dramatic, spectacularly timely, and meticulously researched, making it essential reading for understanding the impact of corporate interests on American democracy.
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when discussing Elon Musk's actions in Washington.


Anthony Scaramucci

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50. President Elon Musk
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as a book detailing how big money took over big government.

Bethany McLean

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How Lobbying Led to Crony Capitalism, with Brody Mullins
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as a deep dive into the history of modern Washington lobbying.


Nilay Patel

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The rise of shadow lobbying and its influence on decades of US policy
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as a new book they wrote together.


Kara Swisher

Brody Mullins

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Apple Intelligence, The Texas Stock Exchange, and Guests Brody and Luke Mullins
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as highlighting that lobbying is now corporations versus corporations, cutting out citizens altogether.


Chuck Todd

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as a new book co-authored with Luke Mullins, detailing the history of big money's influence on government.

Ryan Grim

5/31/24: DC Lobbyist REVEALS Washington's Dirty Secrets - CounterPoints Friday
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as one of the books assigned to his class at USC, focusing on the lobbying world and its influence on American politics.


Chuck Todd

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as a good book to understand how Washington works, highlighting its compelling narrative and the authors' storytelling abilities.


Chuck Todd

Dark Money Has Corrupted American Politics
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, referencing his friend Brody Mellons and his brother's work on lobbying.


Chuck Todd

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