The Koch Empire: Business, Philosophy, and Influence

This chapter explores the life and impact of Charles Koch and his company, Koch Industries, as a lens for understanding the evolution of the American economy. It discusses Koch's market-based management philosophy, his strategic approach to business growth, and the complexities of his political influence. Additionally, it highlights the challenges of balancing competitive secrecy with the principles of governance in both the corporate and political arenas.

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Trey sits down with investigative journalist and author, Christopher Leonard. Chris wrote a New York Times bestselling book called Kochland, which profiles billionaire Charles Koch and Koch Industries. He’s also the author of a new book, entitled The Lords of Easy Money - How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

03:40 - The origins of Koch Industries and how Charles rose to his billionaire status.
05:37 - The operating system of Koch Industries, known as Market Based Management.
15:08 - Charles Koch’s legacy and his mysterious operations behind closed doors.
27:14 - The origins of the Federal Reserve and how it operates.
31:21 - Actions taken by the FED since the GFC that have resulted in a very challenging predicament for the world's economy.
31:46 - The untold story of Thomas Hoenig, a director at the FED, who was the sole opposing vote to the early FED initiatives following the GFC, which resulted in a severely damaged reputation that Christopher aims to redeem and much more.

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BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Christopher Leonard's website.
Christopher Leonard's book - Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America.
Christopher Leonard's book - The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy.

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