S1 E3: The Powell Memo | Legalizing Corruption
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The Powell Memo's Obscurity
- Despite its significant influence on American politics, the Powell Memo is often omitted from official histories.
- Media mentions of the memo sometimes portray it as a conspiracy theory.
- Even Powell's extensive biography, written by a former clerk, omits any mention of the memo.
- Powell was seen as a moderate swing vote on social issues but consistently sided with corporations on campaign finance and corporate rights issues.
- The long-term consequences of his decisions regarding the economy and the environment weren't immediately apparent.
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