Episode
No Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
1:10:17
Published: Tue Jul 31 2018
Description
Paul Manafort invented some of the very worst parts of our modern world. In a real way, he is one of the architects of our current national nightmare. In Episode 15, Robert is joined by comedian, Dave Ross (Suicide Buddies Podcast) to discuss Paul Manafort aka The Man Who Donkey-Punched Democracy. Paul Manafort’s work with the Trump Campaign is actually just about the LEAST objectionable thing this man has done in his entire life. Manafort is a MAJOR bad guy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The speaker talks about the mysterious deaths of tourists on an island that have occurred over the past 20 years.
00:00 - 01:28 (01:28)
Summary
The speaker talks about the mysterious deaths of tourists on an island that have occurred over the past 20 years.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast delves into the history of Paul Manafort beyond his work with the Trump campaign, revealing him as a major bad guy who has done more damage to the world than Donald Trump.
01:28 - 03:36 (02:08)
Summary
The podcast delves into the history of Paul Manafort beyond his work with the Trump campaign, revealing him as a major bad guy who has done more damage to the world than Donald Trump.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A whistleblower reported that Paul Manafort wanted to hire someone who would manage his personal office that would not follow all the rules, indicating that he was planning on committing crimes while the mayor of a town.
03:36 - 06:09 (02:33)
Summary
A whistleblower reported that Paul Manafort wanted to hire someone who would manage his personal office that would not follow all the rules, indicating that he was planning on committing crimes while the mayor of a town.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast, the host discusses Gerald Ford's potential fighting skills and the updates on James Gunn losing a movie and Manafort's role in helping President Trump win the primaries against Ronald Reagan.
06:09 - 07:58 (01:49)
Summary
In this podcast, the host discusses Gerald Ford's potential fighting skills and the updates on James Gunn losing a movie and Manafort's role in helping President Trump win the primaries against Ronald Reagan.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Professionals in national and high-level state politics claim that Veep is the only TV show that accurately depicts the language used in politics, as it portrays the limited power of lobbyists and the challenges they face in finding clients and contributors.
07:58 - 12:37 (04:38)
Summary
Professionals in national and high-level state politics claim that Veep is the only TV show that accurately depicts the language used in politics, as it portrays the limited power of lobbyists and the challenges they face in finding clients and contributors. Foreign lobbying, which is relatively rare, is also mentioned thanks to Ivy Lee.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The transcript discusses the conflict between Mr. Rockefeller's coal mines company and the United Mine Workers of America union.
12:37 - 16:03 (03:25)
Summary
The transcript discusses the conflict between Mr. Rockefeller's coal mines company and the United Mine Workers of America union. It also talks about the mixed legacy of Mr. Rockefeller due to bad judgments in the past.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Early 1930s showed a decline in the anti-Semitic rhetoric of Hitler and his party; however, their perspective changed during the Olympics when they removed all signs of anti-Semitism just long enough; the phenomenon of people getting drunk with power causing terrible incidents is still persistent in the present day.
16:03 - 20:55 (04:51)
Summary
Early 1930s showed a decline in the anti-Semitic rhetoric of Hitler and his party; however, their perspective changed during the Olympics when they removed all signs of anti-Semitism just long enough; the phenomenon of people getting drunk with power causing terrible incidents is still persistent in the present day.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The lobbying firm was a pioneer in combining lobbying, consulting, and PR into one business and also included political consultants which helped them run campaigns and lobby politicians at the same time.
20:55 - 24:12 (03:16)
Summary
The lobbying firm was a pioneer in combining lobbying, consulting, and PR into one business and also included political consultants which helped them run campaigns and lobby politicians at the same time. They started by working with well-known American corporations before branching out.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses how Paul Manafort’s lobbying firm, Black Manafort and Stone, funded both sides of an election and did not care who won as they could sell corporate access to both candidates.
24:12 - 27:43 (03:31)
Summary
This podcast discusses how Paul Manafort’s lobbying firm, Black Manafort and Stone, funded both sides of an election and did not care who won as they could sell corporate access to both candidates. Additionally, Paul Manafort once made a questionable quote about feeling like a juniper berry is performing oral sex on him.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Exploring the relationship between lawyers and dictators, how they were used to help charm the Reagan administration to win guns and money.
27:43 - 31:22 (03:39)
Summary
Exploring the relationship between lawyers and dictators, how they were used to help charm the Reagan administration to win guns and money.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Marcos, the former dictator of the Philippines, claimed he donated $10 million to Ronald Reagan's campaign and expected political favors in return.
31:22 - 34:43 (03:20)
Summary
Marcos, the former dictator of the Philippines, claimed he donated $10 million to Ronald Reagan's campaign and expected political favors in return. Paul Manafort, who worked for Marcos, denies receiving and spending this money.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion on the ethics and mindset of political consultants who advise controversial international leaders, such as the Marcoses, and use tactics like vote-rigging to retain power, often at the expense of the well-being of others.
34:43 - 39:26 (04:43)
Summary
A discussion on the ethics and mindset of political consultants who advise controversial international leaders, such as the Marcoses, and use tactics like vote-rigging to retain power, often at the expense of the well-being of others.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Paul Manafort's lobbying work with warlords like Savinbi and dictators like Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines involved selling guns to keep wars going and extending civil wars.
39:26 - 46:14 (06:48)
Summary
Paul Manafort's lobbying work with warlords like Savinbi and dictators like Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines involved selling guns to keep wars going and extending civil wars. Manafort would then approach his friends in Congress that he helped get elected to sell more guns.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Kenya spent over $1.4 million on Washington lobbyists to secure $38 million in U.S. foreign aid, while Nigeria expended more than $2.5 million to receive $8.3 million.
46:14 - 50:19 (04:04)
Summary
Kenya spent over $1.4 million on Washington lobbyists to secure $38 million in U.S. foreign aid, while Nigeria expended more than $2.5 million to receive $8.3 million. Lobbyists, like Paul Manafort, were often paid millions to secure foreign aid from the U.S. government for pro-Western dictators.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The transcript discusses Paul Manafort's role in helping his friend, Roger Stone, in Congress and how he went on to become a powerful American politician before being convicted of felonies like tax evasion and witness tampering.
50:19 - 55:13 (04:53)
Summary
The transcript discusses Paul Manafort's role in helping his friend, Roger Stone, in Congress and how he went on to become a powerful American politician before being convicted of felonies like tax evasion and witness tampering.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Paul Manafort began a friendship with arms dealer Abdul Rahman Al-Asir during the 1990s, leading him to broker a deal with a French politician to help Pakistan make submarines.
55:13 - 58:49 (03:36)
Summary
Paul Manafort began a friendship with arms dealer Abdul Rahman Al-Asir during the 1990s, leading him to broker a deal with a French politician to help Pakistan make submarines. Manafort left his firm in 1995 to set up his own lobbying firm focused on overseas dealings.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Paul Manafort used his American political expertise to shape and improve Viktor Yanukovych's image for his presidential campaign, ultimately being called for help again when the campaign was struggling.
58:49 - 1:03:49 (04:59)
Summary
Paul Manafort used his American political expertise to shape and improve Viktor Yanukovych's image for his presidential campaign, ultimately being called for help again when the campaign was struggling.
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The first part of a series discussing Paul Manafort, a political strategist known for his work with Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and his long history of working with authoritarian leaders around the world.
1:03:49 - 1:05:21 (01:32)
Summary
The first part of a series discussing Paul Manafort, a political strategist known for his work with Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and his long history of working with authoritarian leaders around the world.