S7 E7: Gilded Age 2.0
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Koch Network Influence
- Charles Koch, inspired by James Buchanan's idea of a 'gravy train,' funded numerous organizations to promote libertarian ideas.
- These include the Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation, Federalist Society, Americans for Prosperity, Mercatus Center, and ALEC.
- These groups have significantly impacted US politics, from shaping Supreme Court appointments to influencing state legislation and even developing plans like 'Project 2025' for a second Trump term.
- This infrastructure of influence reflects a deliberate strategy to counter opposing viewpoints and implement conservative policies.
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