Good Bad Billionaire Charles Koch: Dark money’s slick operator
5 snips
Feb 20, 2024 Oilman and right-wing political network creator Charles Koch's family battles and dark money network are investigated. The podcast explores his rise to power, political wranglings, diverse industries, controversies, and legacy in shaping US politics.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Charles Koch's Troubled Youth
- Charles Koch's upbringing included boarding school at 11 and expulsions for drinking.
- He was deemed a "bad boy" by his twin brother, David.
Koch Family Feud
- Family drama ensued as Charles's brothers, Bill and Freddy, attempted a boardroom coup.
- This led to lawsuits and a bitter feud within the Koch family.
The Kochtopus
- The Koch brothers shifted their focus from directly running for office to funding think tanks and lobbying groups.
- This vast network of organizations became known as the "Kochtopus."