Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2017-06-22
Books mentioned on 292. Why Hate the Koch Brothers? (Part 1)
Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much?
Stephen Dubner recommended Sons of Wichita by Daniel Schulman, and discussed Dark Money by Jane Mayer.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Sons of Wichita
Sons of Wichita by Daniel Schulman is an investigative biography that delves into the complex, fiercely private family dynamics and multi-billion-dollar empire built by the Koch family.
Recommended“If you like really nasty family feuds that last for decades and involve billion-dollar settlements, you might want to read a book called Sons of Wichita, how the Koch brothers became America's most powerful and private dynasty.”
Where to get it
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Dark Money
Dark Money by Jane Mayer is a landmark investigative work exposing the hidden networks of billionaires and secretive funding channels behind the rise of the radical right in American politics.
Discussed“Jane Mayer, the journalist, one of the leaders of the anti-Koch movement, in her book, Dark Money, blames you for fueling, quote, the rise of the radical right.”
Where to get it
