Ep. 400: 2026: A Look Ahead at Who Funds That

About this episode

In the 400th episode, the hosts reflect on past discussions and look ahead at future funding trends.

Hello, I’m Michael Watson and this is the 400th episode of the InfluenceWatch Podcast. For us, it is a time for looking back and a time for looking forward—we will have a special announcement at the conclusion of today’s episode. Joining me to discuss their work at Capital Research Center are our director of communications and external relations and my usual co-host Sarah Lee, investigative researcher Parker Thayer, and senior research analyst Robert Stilson. Big Philanthropy “decolonizes” itself Trump’s labor agencies get to work for independent workers Suspicious immigration NGO rakes in tax dollars in Columbus

People in this episode

Guests: Sarah Lee, Parker Thayer, Robert Stilson

Topics covered

• funding
• philanthropy
• labor
• immigration

Keywords

• Capital Research Center
• InfluenceWatch Podcast
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Columbus

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