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The State Policy Network
26:47 - 34:51 (08:03)
The State Policy Network, receiving funding from conservative donative trusts, has been accused of being a channel for pouring dark money into right-wing think tanks across the United States. The State Policy Network claims to be dedicated only to market-oriented think tanks with a nonprofit purpose but has faced accusations of being biased towards the right-wing ideologies.
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According to a report by the Center for Media and Democracy, the State Policy Network and its think tanks received $83m in revenue in 2011, largely from conservative groups including the Donors Trust and Donors Capital Fund, which are linked to the Koch brothers.
26:47 - 32:47 (05:59)
Summary
According to a report by the Center for Media and Democracy, the State Policy Network and its think tanks received $83m in revenue in 2011, largely from conservative groups including the Donors Trust and Donors Capital Fund, which are linked to the Koch brothers.
ChapterThe State Policy Network
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A study released in 2011 explores how ideas can spread quickly during times of political unrest when a small group of true believers promotes them.
32:47 - 34:51 (02:03)
Summary
A study released in 2011 explores how ideas can spread quickly during times of political unrest when a small group of true believers promotes them. This phenomenon was observed during the Arab Spring in 2011.