Ben Freeman
Research fellow at the Quincy Institute, focusing on the military-industrial complex's influence on the Ukraine war debate.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 3min
Follow the Money: The Think Tank Funding Tracker w/ Ben Freeman & Nick Cleveland-Stout
Join Ben Freeman, an expert at the Quincy Institute, and researcher Nick Cleveland-Stout as they unravel the hidden web of funding behind influential think tanks. They discuss the Think Tank Funding Tracker, revealing how U.S. and foreign government contributions, plus defense contractor money, shape policy. Learn about conflicts of interest, the troubling lack of transparency, and how some think tanks influence U.S. foreign policy narratives. Their insights expose the implications of 'dark money' and advocate for accountability in policy-making.
Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 29min
6/5/23: Trump Mocks Overuse Of 'Woke', DeSantis And Trump Avoid Debates, Big Donors Back DeSantis, Jack Endorses RFK Jr, SCOTUS Crushes Workers, YouTube Changes Election Disinfo Policy, Twitter Notes, Jamie Dimon 2024, Ukraine War Profiteers
Guest Ben Freeman, a research fellow at the Quincy Institute, shares insights on the military-industrial complex's role in shaping narratives around the Ukraine war. The discussion highlights Trump's humorous jabs at the word 'woke' and the strategic political maneuvering of DeSantis and Trump as they potentially sidestep debates. Freeman also reveals the troubling influence of defense contractors on media coverage, questioning the impartiality of narratives surrounding U.S. military actions, and expresses concerns over new Supreme Court rulings impacting workers' rights.
