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Dark Money

The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right

Book • 2016

In this meticulously researched book, Jane Mayer exposes the systematic efforts of a network of extremely wealthy conservative Republicans, led by the Koch brothers, to influence American politics.

The book delves into how these billionaires have funded various organizations to shape academic institutions, think tanks, courts, statehouses, Congress, and the presidency according to their radical free-market beliefs.

Mayer highlights the opaque nature of political finance, the use of non-profit front groups to hide donors, and the significant impact of the Citizens United decision on the rise of 'dark money' in politics.

The book provides a comprehensive and historical view of the financial takeover of US politics and its social consequences.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Jon Stewart

as the author of "Dark Money", discussing the undermining of democracy.

78 snips

Democracy Under Threat: The Soft Hum of Corruption

Mentioned by

Jane Mayer

when discussing the impact of wealthy right's actions on the perception of government.

44 snips

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Mentioned by

Ben

as a book exploring the Koch system and its impact on politics.

21 snips

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Mentioned by

Josh Clark

at the end of the podcast as a book written by Jane Mayer from The New Yorker about the Koch brothers.

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Selects: How Dark Money Works

Mentioned by

Leah Litman

when referring to

Jane Mayer

's work on dark money in politics.

12 snips

Leah Litman on Trump’s Supreme Court

Mentioned by

Anand Giridharadas

when discussing the right-wing's media infrastructure.

Ben Meiselas and Anand Giridharadas on Fearless Reporting

Mentioned by

Leeja Miller

to provide insights into the funding and influence behind right-wing media.

How Right Wing Media Took Over America

Mentioned by

Tim Ryan

in the context of discussing the influence of dark money in politics.

Why We Need a President Who Cares About Food with Rep. Tim Ryan

Mentioned by

Jane Mayer

as a book about dark money in politics.

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Mentioned by

Tara McGowan

as a source of inspiration for structuring Acronym.

Why the Left Had to Steal the Right’s Dark-Money Playbook

Recommended by

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for understanding the current political climate.

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Mentioned when discussing astroturfing in the context of right-wing political movements.

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Erwähnt von Fintan O'Toole als Buch, das die langfristige Strategie der Republikanischen Partei dokumentiert.

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Mentioned by

Gareth Gore

when discussing the Citizens United ruling and its impact on campaign finance.

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Mentioned by Speaker 1 as a book providing a piece of the puzzle in understanding the right-wing network.

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Mentioned by

Dana R. Fisher

while discussing the strategic investments made by right-leaning individuals to influence policy.

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Recommended by

Tom Carter

to understand the influence of wealthy billionaires on politics.

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Mentioned by

Anand Giridharadas

as a book that studies the rise of corporate power.

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Mentioned by

Chris Hedges

as the inspiration for the films "Ohio Confidential" and "Wealth of the Wicked."

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Mentioned by

Anand Giridharadas

as a companion book that details how the political right used philanthropy and political donations to gain power.

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