

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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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

May 31, 2018 • 35min
Episode 26: Elon Musk's Crony Capitalism
In this episode: Elon Musk battles against corrupt unions, but his and Tesla Motors' practices are hardly clean themselves; Musk's businesses are hugely reliant are government subsidies that take from the American people for the benefit of private industry. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/B5ODFhp7dKw

May 24, 2018 • 45min
Episode 25: Planned Parenthood's Sins
In this episode: Last week, the Trump administration announced it would cut off some federal funding to Planned Parenthood. This has triggered the Left to respond with outrage. We go over the history of Planned Parenthood and their funding. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/kNVjIsW68P0 Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

May 17, 2018 • 42min
Episode 24: Local Union Scams
In this episode: Local unions regularly manipulate their cronies in government to enact unfair policies for their own benefit. We detail such union scams across the country, with a special focus on a local union supported “head tax” preventing Amazon from expanding in Seattle. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/aIxwvv-1r8o Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org

May 10, 2018 • 38min
Episode 23: Kochs on Campus
CLARIFICATION: In our show, we said we’ve not received Koch support in recent years, and it’s true we have not received program funding in recent years. But we want to clarify by adding that we’ve hosted Charles Koch Institute interns and associates over the years and received compensation for our 2016-17 associate. In this episode: Left-wing UnKoch My Campus activists are dedicated to having universities reject the Koch Brothers' academic donations. But UnKoch has made numerous untrue accusations, has ties to George Soros' network, and is funded by its own special interest donors. Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/OdnOR_wwOD8 Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org


