Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right book

Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right

 Jane Mayer  

Politics  

Ready to unearth how the world's wealthiest individuals shape American politics? Want to delve into the fascinating dynamics of power, wealth, and influence? Are you interested in understanding how the likes of Richard Mellon Scaife, Charles Koch, and David Koch have used their fortunes to mold the political landscape of the United States? Begin your journey into the depths of American politics through the lens of its wealthiest influencers.


Ready to unearth how the world's wealthiest individuals shape American politics? Want to delve into the fascinating dynamics of power, wealth, and influence? Are you interested in understanding how the likes of Richard Mellon Scaife, Charles Koch, and David Koch have used their fortunes to mold the political landscape of the United States? Begin your journey into the depths of American politics through the lens of its wealthiest influencers.;

#1

Did the Koch Brothers Use Their Fortune to Reshape American Politics with Radical Libertarianism?

01 Jan 1970

02:12

02:12


#2

Hannibal's Heir: Richard Mellon Scaife and the Billion-Dollar Influence on American Politics

01 Jan 1970

02:34

02:34


#3

Did Multimillionaire John M. Olin Successfully Shift the Political Tilt of American Higher Education?

01 Jan 1970

02:05

02:05


#4

Master Puppeteers: The Koch Brothers' Influence on American Politics and Economy

01 Jan 1970

02:17

02:17


#5

Did the Fossil Fuel Industry Derail Obama's Climate Legislation and Manipulate Public Opinion?

01 Jan 1970

02:44

02:44


#6

From Ballet to Ballots: Unmasking David Koch's Philanthropy and Political Power Play

01 Jan 1970

02:29

02:29


#7

Did the Koch Brothers' Billion-Dollar Influence Reshape US Politics in 2011?

01 Jan 1970

02:03

02:03


#8

Koch Brothers' Secret Power Play: Unmasking the Billionaires' Influence on the 2012 Elections

01 Jan 1970

02:36

02:36


#9

Did Big Money and Gerrymandering Engineer the Republican Takeover in North Carolina?

01 Jan 1970

03:21

03:21


#10

Rebranding the Koch Brothers: A Conservative Empathy Campaign

01 Jan 1970

02:07

02:07


#11

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

02:38

02:38



About Author

Jane Mayer is an American investigative journalist and staff writer for The New Yorker, where she covers politics, culture, and national security. In her acclaimed book "Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right," published in 2016, Mayer explores the influence of extremely wealthy conservative donors on American politics. Her meticulous research unveils how individuals like the Koch brothers have funneled their fortunes into shaping political outcomes, often with little transparency or public scrutiny. Mayer's work has been recognized for its depth of reporting and its impact on understanding the complexities of modern political funding.

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