

InfluenceWatch Podcast
Capital Research Center
The podcast where we go beneath the surface to reveal the web of connected influence, money, and motivation driving the news, sourced primarily from our website InfluenceWatch.org, the Capital Research Center's online encyclopedia of the donors, non-profits, and influencers driving politics. You can watch the video version of the podcast at: http://bit.ly/2rnQygYListen to all episodes of InfluenceWatch Podcast at Ricochet.com.
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Aug 9, 2018 • 37min
Episode 36: P.E.T.A.
In this episode: P.E.T.A., People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is one of the most extremist left-wing groups you can find. Don't know why? Get ready to hear some crazy stories. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/78hFLX67jgw Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Aug 2, 2018 • 37min
Episode 35: Leftist Campus Control (w/ guest Bryan Bernys!)
In this episode: Today we're joined by Bryan Bernys of the Leadership Institute to discuss one of the ways the Left keeps control of college campuses; mandatory student fees used to fund left-wing groups. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/fP2QMGH9Ieo Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jul 26, 2018 • 37min
Episode 34: Who Spends More? Left or Right? (w/ guest Michael Hartmann!)
In this episode: Despite repeated media claims to the contrary, it's a myth that the right spends more on politics than the left. We've done the research to prove it. Today we're joined by Michael Hartmann of the Capital Research Center to review the results of our studies. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/pcDOpdbOIcU Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jul 19, 2018 • 46min
Episode 33: The IRS Protects Free Speech?! (w/ guest Luke Wachob!)
In this episode: Today we're joined by Luke Wachob of the Institute for Free Speech to discuss the battle to protect anonymous political speech. This week the Treasury Department announced a victory that helps protect anonymity in IRS reporting, in an example of how small regulation changes can hugely protect freedom. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/opGnsWKzuuI Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jul 12, 2018 • 36min
Episode 32: The Democratic Socialists of America
In this episode: Is socialism the Tea Party of the Left? With the win of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over her establishment Democrat opponent, it seems so. We discuss her victory and the rapidly growing socialist group she's a member of, the Democratic Socialists of America. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/8xsIcrXguss Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jul 5, 2018 • 41min
Episode 31: Fighting for the First Amendment (w/ guest Lori Windham!)
In this episode: Today we're joined by Lori Windham of Becket Law (@BecketLaw), who helps go behind the curtain of June's First Amendment Supreme Court victories, including protecting the religious free speech of Christian cake bakers and pro-life crisis pregnancy centers. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/QtvNHfuVYR8 Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jun 28, 2018 • 48min
Episode 30: The War to Replace Justice Kennedy
In this episode: The swing vote on the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy, has decided to resign, providing President Trump with the monumental opportunity to cement a conservative majority on the court. But will the Democrats let it happen? Will Republicans be able to come together to pick a replacement? We explain how the war will play out, and the activists on both sides. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/7olqFlXta-0 Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jun 21, 2018 • 46min
Episode 29: Obama's Favorite "Capitalists"
In this episode: Dubbed the "for-profit arm of the Obama administration," General Electric has vigorously pursued government subsidies and regulations, and got much of what they wanted from the previous administration. Now, the company has been delisted from the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/r0XfoKdhp14 Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jun 14, 2018 • 39min
Episode 28: Supreme Court Protects Fair Elections!
In this episode: The Supreme Court voted 5-4 in Husted v. A Phillip Randolph Institute to uphold the State of Ohio's procedure for determining how to remove the names of relocated or dead registered voters from electoral rolls, helping ensure fair and accurate elections. Watch the video version of the show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqcwVcVuLX4f4kqhjbROrBOWFBfQ3odw_ Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

Jun 7, 2018 • 44min
Episode 27: Supreme Court Won't Bake the Cake!
In this episode: The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 for Masterpiece Cakeshop against Colorado Civil Rights Commission in the famed case of a Christian baker being sued for refusing to make a custom designed cake for a gay wedding. But will this ruling last? And who is responsible for taking the case this far? Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/evNF1jXEB3s Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org