

Ep 203: Ideological Shaping of the Possible Part II: How Corporate Think Tanks Function as Influence Laundromats
Jun 5, 2024
Susan Rice discusses the influence of corporate-funded think tanks on US media and Democratic policymaking, exposing their ties to business interests. The podcast explores the power of these think tanks in shaping public opinion and policy, highlighting their questionable funding sources like weapons contractors and pharmaceutical companies. It also uncovers the hypocrisy of centrist Astroturf groups and the impact of biased expert opinions influenced by government and market interests.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Influence of Think Tanks on Public Opinion and Policy
02:35 • 9min
Corporate Influence on Ideologies in Politics
11:07 • 9min
Debating Medicare Extra and the Establishment of CNAS
19:44 • 2min
Influence of Corporate Think Tanks Funded by Weapons Contractors
21:46 • 13min
Exploring Centrist Astroturf Operations and Hypocrisy Regarding Corporate Influence
34:44 • 3min
Influence of Pharmaceutical Companies on Policy-Making
37:26 • 29min
Exploring the Influence of Think Tanks on Expert Opinion Shaping
01:06:29 • 3min