Episode
Part Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
56:18
Published: Thu Aug 16 2018
Description
Robert is joined again by comedian Ever Mainard and they continue to discuss Charles Koch, the notorious face behind the Koch Brothers empire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Death Island is a podcast exploring the mysterious deaths of tourists on Koh Tao Island in Thailand, while Behind the Bastards is a show delving into the dark figures of history.
00:00 - 01:18 (01:18)
Summary
Death Island is a podcast exploring the mysterious deaths of tourists on Koh Tao Island in Thailand, while Behind the Bastards is a show delving into the dark figures of history. This episode is part two of the Charles Koch segment featuring Ever Maynard and Robert Evans.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A former employee of PG&E revealed that the natural gas company had instructed employees to dispose of old meters which contained about a quart of mercury each in dumpsters and to pour additional containers of mercury down the sink, which resulted in the poisoning of many employees.
01:22 - 05:54 (04:31)
Summary
A former employee of PG&E revealed that the natural gas company had instructed employees to dispose of old meters which contained about a quart of mercury each in dumpsters and to pour additional containers of mercury down the sink, which resulted in the poisoning of many employees.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Koch brothers' pipeline suffered severe corrosion and mechanical damage due to cost-cutting measures that aimed to achieve $550 million per year in profits.
05:54 - 08:48 (02:53)
Summary
The Koch brothers' pipeline suffered severe corrosion and mechanical damage due to cost-cutting measures that aimed to achieve $550 million per year in profits. The pipeline was put back into service, leading to a tragic accident where two teenagers were killed in a gas explosion caused by a spark from their car ignition.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A manager explains that it is more profitable for the company to risk litigation than to repair faulty equipment regarding unsafe pipelines.
08:48 - 11:34 (02:46)
Summary
A manager explains that it is more profitable for the company to risk litigation than to repair faulty equipment regarding unsafe pipelines. The company relies on market-based management principles, which prioritizes profit above all else, even safety.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Koch brothers, being billionaires, shifted their focus to state-level politics and advocated for the repeal of important labor laws and government agencies that have been around for decades.
11:36 - 16:38 (05:02)
Summary
The Koch brothers, being billionaires, shifted their focus to state-level politics and advocated for the repeal of important labor laws and government agencies that have been around for decades.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
During the 1996 election cycle, the Koch Brothers and their organization, the Economic Education Trust, funneled millions of dollars towards a variety of right-wing candidates, raising questions about potential violations of campaign finance law.
16:38 - 20:51 (04:12)
Summary
During the 1996 election cycle, the Koch Brothers and their organization, the Economic Education Trust, funneled millions of dollars towards a variety of right-wing candidates, raising questions about potential violations of campaign finance law.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker expresses interest in tipping waiters and waitresses with dark money and discusses the potential power of funneling dark money through groups to attack others.
20:51 - 23:42 (02:51)
Summary
The speaker expresses interest in tipping waiters and waitresses with dark money and discusses the potential power of funneling dark money through groups to attack others.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The article provides the details of a shadow campaign aimed at protecting the integrity of the 2020 US Presidential election.
23:42 - 26:47 (03:04)
Summary
The article provides the details of a shadow campaign aimed at protecting the integrity of the 2020 US Presidential election. It describes the role of activists, corporate CEOs, and non-profit organizations in this campaign.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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.
26:47 - 34:51 (08:03)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The 2008 financial crisis may have been caused by the Bush administration's deregulation efforts that gave banks what they wanted, leading to the housing market crash.
34:51 - 37:30 (02:39)
Summary
The 2008 financial crisis may have been caused by the Bush administration's deregulation efforts that gave banks what they wanted, leading to the housing market crash. Some are predicting another crash due to the high percentage of the population with very low levels of savings.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The wealth of David Koch, who was left $300 million by his father, is discussed.
37:30 - 41:45 (04:14)
Summary
The wealth of David Koch, who was left $300 million by his father, is discussed. It is noted that in 2008, the Koch political organization, Americans for Prosperity, reversed their opinion on bailouts when the stock market crashed.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Tea Party movement, which claimed to be a grassroots movement, was largely funded and planned by rich donors like the Koch brothers and Dick Army's Freedom Works.
41:45 - 48:44 (06:58)
Summary
The Tea Party movement, which claimed to be a grassroots movement, was largely funded and planned by rich donors like the Koch brothers and Dick Army's Freedom Works. Evidence suggests they directed the course of the Republican party after McCain's defeat.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Charles Koch spent hundreds of millions of dollars to shape an anti-government, anti-regulation, anti-left sentiment and helped the Democratic Party lose both houses of Congress, 14 governorships, and 30 state legislatures.
48:44 - 52:25 (03:41)
Summary
Charles Koch spent hundreds of millions of dollars to shape an anti-government, anti-regulation, anti-left sentiment and helped the Democratic Party lose both houses of Congress, 14 governorships, and 30 state legislatures. However, the limits of what money can buy are becoming increasingly apparent as his grand scheme may be coming to an end.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Charles orders his son to work in a feedlot for 12 hours a day until he improves at tennis, highlighting the extreme parental pressure in sports.
52:25 - 55:37 (03:12)
Summary
Charles orders his son to work in a feedlot for 12 hours a day until he improves at tennis, highlighting the extreme parental pressure in sports.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker reflects on the role of parenting in shaping the next generation and shares positive thoughts on the future of America.
55:37 - 57:51 (02:13)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the role of parenting in shaping the next generation and shares positive thoughts on the future of America.
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Koh Tao, a beautiful tourist island in Thailand, hides a sinister past of mysterious tourist deaths that have occurred in the last 20 years.
57:51 - 59:11 (01:19)
Summary
Koh Tao, a beautiful tourist island in Thailand, hides a sinister past of mysterious tourist deaths that have occurred in the last 20 years.