Greg Palast Deepwater Horizon: The Lies & Bribes That Keep Big Oil Flowing
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Apr 23, 2021 
Greg Palast, an investigative reporter known for his hard-hitting work across prominent media platforms, dives into the sordid details behind the Deepwater Horizon disaster. He exposes a web of corruption and deception between BP and government officials, revealing how their unethical practices led to environmental devastation. Palast uncovers the company's expedited cement drying methods, significant cover-ups, and the alarming influence of corporate interests that threaten democracy and voting rights, particularly in marginalized communities affected by such disasters.
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Prior Blowout in Caspian Sea
- Greg Palast recounts a conversation with a BP executive who witnessed a rig blowout in the Caspian Sea.
- This event, similar to the Deepwater Horizon disaster, was covered up through bribes and political maneuvering.
Cover-up of Caspian Blowout
- The cover-up involved bribes to Azerbaijan's government and U.S. officials.
- Oil companies, including Chevron and Exxon, and Bush's State Department helped conceal the incident.
Bribery and Political Influence
- Palast describes a $30 million bribe paid to Azerbaijan's president by BP with MI6 involvement.
- He alleges that the U.S. government was also influenced by BP and involved in regulatory failures.