Grave Injustice

Small Fish Case Masks Billionaire Backer’s White Whale


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Earlier this year, the Supreme Court heard a case that, on its face, is about fishermen who disagree with a government fee. But behind it is a group of billionaires led by one of the richest men in America. This episode will explain how they propped up this case and why, if the Supreme Court takes their bait, it could destroy a foundational legal doctrine that helps government agencies keep giant corporations in check. The stakes in this seemingly small fish case could not be bigger. 

In this episode, you'll hear from: 

  • Christopher Leonard, investigate journalist and author of Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America
  • David Doniger, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council 
  • Nancy MacLean, American historian and author of Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America
  • Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) 

    Grave Injustice is a production of COURIER and Court Accountability. Our show is hosted by Lisa Graves and produced by Devin Moroney with writing from Jared Downing. It is supervised by RC Di Mezzo with support from COURIER’s Kyle Tharp, Danielle Strasburger, and Lucy Ritzmann. Original music is by Via Mardot. Danielle DelPlato created the show’s cover art.

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