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Greg Palast

Legendary investigative journalist known for his work on vote suppression and election integrity. Author of several best-selling books, including "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy."

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Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 23min

Episode 214: Greg Palast

Greg Palast, a legendary investigative journalist renowned for his work on vote suppression, dives deep into the alarming tactics impacting the 2024 election. He discusses the severe voter suppression in Georgia, drawing parallels to Jim Crow laws, and highlights the disproportionate effects on Black voters. Palast further explores the decline in Democratic approval and rising discontent among constituents, urging action against political complacency. He also critiques the media's role in perpetuating misinformation about election integrity, advocating for greater transparency in the electoral process.
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Apr 23, 2021 • 16min

Deepwater Horizon: The Lies & Bribes That Keep Big Oil Flowing

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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Nov 10, 2022 • 32min

Voter Suppression Behind Georgia’s Run-Off: GOP Blocked 149,000 Mail-In Ballots w/ Greg Palast

Greg Palast, an investigative reporter renowned for his focus on vote suppression in Georgia, dives into the alarming changes in voting laws, particularly SB 202, which severely limits mail-in voting. He discusses the suppression tactics that disenfranchise urban and minority voters and highlights the troubling rise of citizen-led challenges to voter eligibility. The conversation touches on landmark Supreme Court rulings like Shelby County v. Holder that have compounded these issues, raising urgent concerns about democracy in America and the barriers faced during Georgia's recent runoff.