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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.

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Anand Giridharadas

Molly Jong Fast

Molly Jong-Fast

Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Mentioned by

Anand Giridharadas

when discussing the right-wing's media infrastructure.

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Mentioned by

Stephen Dubner

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

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Mentioned by

Adam Schafer

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

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Mentioned by

Molly Jong Fast

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

Kurt Andersen & Alex Gibney

Mentioned by

Anand Giridharadas

as a book that studies the rise of corporate power.

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Mentioned by

Molly Jong-Fast

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

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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

Kurt Andersen

as one of his best-selling nonfiction books.

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