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Goliath
The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy
Book • 2019
Goliath by Matt Stoller is a detailed historical account that re-tells U.S.
history as a fight between monopolists and anti-monopolists.
The book begins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on figures like J.P.
Morgan and Andrew Mellon, and traces the struggle through the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and the post-war period up to the present.
Stoller highlights key personalities such as Wright Patman, Ralph Nader, and Michael Milken, and discusses the impact of anti-monopoly policies on American democracy.
The book also explores the resurgence of authoritarianism and populism in modern American politics and the historical context that led to the current political landscape.
history as a fight between monopolists and anti-monopolists.
The book begins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on figures like J.P.
Morgan and Andrew Mellon, and traces the struggle through the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and the post-war period up to the present.
Stoller highlights key personalities such as Wright Patman, Ralph Nader, and Michael Milken, and discusses the impact of anti-monopoly policies on American democracy.
The book also explores the resurgence of authoritarianism and populism in modern American politics and the historical context that led to the current political landscape.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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Max Blumenthal as his own book, detailing the transition in Israeli society and the rise of Netanyahu.
Max Blumenthal as his own book, detailing the transition in Israeli society and the rise of Netanyahu.
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America Aggressive Approach to Multipolar World - Max Blumenthal, Alexander Mercouris, Glenn Diesen
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Glenn Greenwald as an expert in antitrust and big tech, critical of the U.S. government's response to the 2008 financial crisis.
Glenn Greenwald as an expert in antitrust and big tech, critical of the U.S. government's response to the 2008 financial crisis.
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Mentioned by Glenn Greenwald as the author of Goliath, discussing U.S.-Israel relations and economic populism.
Glenn Greenwald as the author of Goliath, discussing U.S.-Israel relations and economic populism.17 snips
Edan Alexander Release: Is the Trump/Netanyahu Split Becoming More Real? Are Republicans Moving Toward Populist Economics? With Matt Stoller
Mentioned by Glenn Greenwald as the author of "Goliath", a definitive history of antitrust and democracy.
Glenn Greenwald as the author of "Goliath", a definitive history of antitrust and democracy.12 snips
Will Trump's Second Term Promote Economic Populism? Matt Stoller On Cabinet Picks To Fight Corporate Power; Should Liberals Cut Off Pro-Trump Friends & Family?
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Matt Stoller when discussing historical parallels of creating dependencies on resources.
Matt Stoller when discussing historical parallels of creating dependencies on resources.
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America’s Rare Earth Problem
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Robert Spalding in the context of economic power consolidation and its influence on politics.
Robert Spalding in the context of economic power consolidation and its influence on politics.
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Mentioned by David Heinemeier Hansson when discussing the history of trust-busting in America.
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