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Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Corporate Bullsh*t/ Legal Bullsh*t

Nov 11, 2023
Donald Cohen discusses corporate propaganda and his book exposing corporate lies. Michael Lissner talks about the challenges of the American legal system and the fight for accessibility. They cover topics like corporate influence, holding corporations accountable, the costs of accessing public documents, and the power of corporate entities in controlling legal information. The podcast also explores the debate on social democracy versus unfettered capitalism and objections towards civil rights laws and licensing of professions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Corporate propaganda has a long history of covering for corporate greed and hindering progress on important issues.
  • The American legal system is difficult to access and costly, creating barriers for individuals seeking justice.

Deep dives

The Powell Memorandum and Corporate Propaganda

The episode discusses the notorious Powell Memorandum, a confidential memo drafted by Lewis Powell in 1971, which outlined a strategy for corporate America to counteract the consumer movement led by Ralph Nader. The memorandum led to the establishment of influential think tanks that supported corporate interests. The episode highlights that corporate propaganda has a long history of covering for corporate greed, using examples such as the denial of harmful effects of tobacco, lead, and climate change.

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