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Evil Geniuses
The Unmaking of America: A Recent History
Book • 2021
In 'Evil Geniuses', Kurt Andersen chronicles the deliberate reengineering of the American economy and society since the 1960s by a confederacy of the rich, the right, and big business.
The book explores how this shift, marked by the rise of neoliberalism and a culture of greed, has led to socially and morally catastrophic inequality.
Andersen names key figures and institutions responsible for this change and offers a critical analysis of the current state of American politics and economy, while also suggesting a path forward to reclaim progressive values.
The book explores how this shift, marked by the rise of neoliberalism and a culture of greed, has led to socially and morally catastrophic inequality.
Andersen names key figures and institutions responsible for this change and offers a critical analysis of the current state of American politics and economy, while also suggesting a path forward to reclaim progressive values.
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when discussing the right-wing's media infrastructure.


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when discussing the anti-intellectual bent in the U.S. and the backlash against extreme learning environments.

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as a book about Milton Friedman and economics, recommended to him.


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in the introduction as the author of 'Evil Geniuses', discussing Trump's lawlessness.


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as a book that studies the rise of corporate power.


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in the introduction, highlighting his historical perspective on Pat Buchanan's influence on Trump.

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as one of his best-selling nonfiction books.


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