About this episode
David Sirota discusses his book 'Master Plan' and its insights on the influence of money in American politics.
David Sirota, who is based in Denver, Colorado, has some very strong views about money and politics. His book is called "Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America." There are 11 chapters which reflect the 11 episodes of his podcast, "Master Plan." In order to tell his story, he points his finger at the 1971 Powell secret memo. That's former US Supreme Court Associate Justice Lewis Powell, who served on the Supreme Court from 1972 to 1987. He died in 1998 at age 90. Author Sirota, who is 50, writes that the Powell memo laid out a comprehensive step-by-step strategy for corporate America to regain control, protect its interests, and reshape the political and legal system of the United States to favor business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: C-SPAN
Guest: David Sirota
Topics covered
- money in politics
- corruption
- corporate influence
- political strategy
- history of the Supreme Court
Keywords
- David Sirota
- Master Plan
- corruption
- politics
- Lewis Powell
- corporate America
- Supreme Court
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America, Master Plan
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