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#1306 Kochland: How We All Became Residents of a Libertarian Fever Dream

09.18.2019 - By BestOfTheLeft.comPlay

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Air Date: 9/17/2019 Today we take a look at the lives and legacies of the Koch Brothers. Or, put more pointedly, we look at how two decedents of a bonafide conspiracy theorist have almost single-handedly doomed us to endure runaway climate chaos while suffering from severely degraded labor standards and a broken democracy. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   EPISODE SPONSORS: Babbel.com  |  Madison-Reed.com/LEFT  |  Clean Choice Energy SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK  MEMBERSHIP ON PATREON (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content!) Donate to the Our Running for Answers Team to Support the Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Christopher Leonard on Secret History of Koch Industries - Democracy Now - Air Date 8-27-19 How David and his brother Charles Koch transformed the American economy and political system, from funding climate change deniers to fighting organized labor. Ch. 2: David Koch Dead at 79 - The Young Turks - Air Date 8-23-19 David Koch has permanently clocked out from corruption. Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, and Dan Evans, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Ch. 3: The Kochs Influence In Everything with Christopher Leonard Part 1 - The Chauncey DeVega Show - Air Date 9-8-19 Leonard explains how Charles Koch and his political network were able to amass so much power and influence over American life. Ch. 4: Documentary: Trump, Koch Brothers and Their War on Climate Science - The Real News - Air Date 4-5-19 Narrated by Danny Glover, A documentary special reveals how climate change science has been under systematic attack; the multi-million dollar campaign allowed a climate change denier to be elected president Ch. 5: Why the Kochs Don't Support Trump with Christopher Leonard - Start Making Sense with John Weiner - Air Date 9-4-19 The Koch brothers transformed an obscure oil company based in Wichita into a $110 billion colossus, and reshaped the Republican Party—but failed to prevent Trump from becoming president. Ch. 6: The Kochs Influence In Everything with Christopher Leonard Part 2 - The Chauncey DeVega Show - Air Date 9-8-19 Leonard explains how Charles Koch and his political network were able to amass so much power and influence over American life. Ch. 7: Kochland The Secret History of Koch Industries with Christopher Leonard - The Majority Report with Sam Seder - Air Date 9-9-19 Christopher Leonard joins Sam to discuss his new book The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America. Ch. 8: Christopher Leonard On The Koch Brothers - Live at Politics and Prose - Air Date 9-6-19 Christopher Leonard speaks about his book Kochland, and answers questions from the audience. VOICEMAILS Ch. 9: Thoughts on Larry Krasner, the Philadelphia DA - Erin from Philadelphia FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 10: Final comments on strategies to be as effective as possible during the upcoming elections MUSIC(Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Cat's Eye - Marble Run Inessential - Bayou Birds Chilvat - Lillehammer Turning to You - Landsman Duets Neil Takes Two - Studio J Take a Tiny Train - Ray Catcher Vengeful - Warmbody Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher| Spotify| Alexa Devices| +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at [email protected] Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

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