Book HackDark MoneyBy Jane Mayer
In a Nutshell
Dark Money dives into the depths of the greed and corruption in the American political system, revealing the story of the Koch brothers who have been enabling the ultra-wealthy to influence political decisions for decades.
Favorite Quote
In contrast, for the 2016 election, the political war chest accumulated by the Kochs and their small circle of friends was projected to be $889 million.
Jane Mayer
Introduction
'Follow the money' seems like a pretty common phrase in movies these days.
But did you know that it actually came from 'Deep Throat,' the FBI informant who identified a way to find corrupt politicians?
Although that was almost 40 years ago, we still have to worry about money's influence on government officials today.
Charles and David Koch, who have changed the face of politics with their access to massive financial assets, are behind this issue.
Learn all about their origins, methods, and impacts in Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right, written by investigative journalist and The New Yorker writer, Jane Mayer.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.The Koch brothers created a network of non-profits to enable the ultra-wealthy to control the political system anonymously
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