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Title:
Dark money [DAISY talking book] : the hidden history of the billionaires behind the rise of the radical right
Author:
Added Author:
Publication Date:
2020
Publication Information:
Toronto : CELA, 2020.
Toronto : CNIB, 2020.
Physical Description:
1 computer laser optical disc (16 hrs., 55 min.) : sound, 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9780221068690
Abstract:
An investigation into the growing radical right reveals a network of wealthy people with extreme Libertarian views, led by the Koch brothers, that has been systematically influencing and controlling academic institutions, the courts, and the United States government. 2016.
General Note:
Unabridged.
Digital audiobook in DAISY format.
Performers:
Read by Kirsten Potter.
Contents:
The investors -- Weaponizing philanthropy: the war of ideas, 1970-2008. Radicals: A Koch family history ; The hidden hand: Richard Mellon Scaife ; Beachheads: John M. Olin and the Bradley brothers ; The Koch method: Free-market mayhem ; The Kochtopus: Free-market machine -- Secret sponsors: covert operations, 2009-2010. Boots on the ground ; Tea time ; The fossils ; Money is speech: The long road to "Citizens United" ; The shellacking: Dark money's midterm debut, 2010 -- Privatizing politics: total combat, 2011-2014. The spoils: Plundering Congress ; Mother of all wars: The 2012 setback ; The States: Gaining ground ; Selling the new Koch: A better battle plan.
Technical Details:
Digital to DAISY.
DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps.
Genre:
Language:
English
