Master Plan

The Heist

Unleashed by the Citizens United ruling, the master planners launch a three-part heist to crack the vault protecting democracy itself. First, the schemers take out the security cameras monitoring dark money. Then, they disarm the last campaign finance cops on the beat. Finally, they pull off a getaway so prosecutors can’t charge them as they run off with the loot.  Get Master Plan episodes early and ad-free by becoming a paid subscriber. Enjoy bonus episodes, <a href="https://www.levernews.com/master-plan-ep-10-the-master-planners-heist-of-the-century/">exclusive content</a>, and support this show. Visit <a href="http://masterplanpodcast.com">masterplanpodcast.com</a>
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A secret plot. A public theft. A democracy corrupted.

Discover the truth on Master Plan, winner of the 2024 Signal Awards for News &amp; Politics and Best Writing. Hosted by David Sirota, former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders and Oscar-nominated co-writer of Don’t Look Up, Master Plan uncovers a deliberate scheme to legalize corruption in the U.S., enabling the wealthy to buy policies that serve them at the public’s expense.

How did our democracy become a kleptocracy? The Lever has unearthed never-before-reported documents revealing this 50-year plot as a coordinated effort by wealthy individuals and political ideologues. Across 11 episodes, the series traces this historic thread from the Watergate scandal in the ’70s to the Citizens United decision, current Supreme Court outrages, and the 2024 election. It’s a story of infamous figures like President Richard Nixon, Senator Mitch McConnell, and Fox News founder Roger Ailes—plus operatives and oligarchs you’ve never heard of.

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