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Kochland
The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America
Book • 2019
In 'Kochland,' Christopher Leonard traces the history of Koch Industries from its origins as a regional pipeline company to its current status as a global corporate giant.
The book details the company's growth under Charles Koch's leadership, its strategic operations in the petroleum and financial sectors, and its extensive influence on American politics, labor unions, and climate change policies.
Leonard's work is praised for its meticulous research and balanced narrative, providing insights into the Koch brothers' business strategies and their impact on modern corporate America.
The book details the company's growth under Charles Koch's leadership, its strategic operations in the petroleum and financial sectors, and its extensive influence on American politics, labor unions, and climate change policies.
Leonard's work is praised for its meticulous research and balanced narrative, providing insights into the Koch brothers' business strategies and their impact on modern corporate America.
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for its insightful business strategies and storytelling.

Noah Kagan

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A book, a baby, and a billionaire
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when discussing David Koch's life and the controversies surrounding Koch Industries.


Ben

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CLASSIC: A Long Shadow: Life and Times of David Koch
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as a book that provides a critical perspective on the Koch brothers.


Sam Parr

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in comparison to the influence of Silicon Valley, highlighting how Koch Industries shaped the conversation around deregulation.


Max Chafkin

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, discussing the author's previous work on Charles Koch.

Trey Lockerbie

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