Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Behind every Tea Party, there's a billionaire. Or two.


If you're concerned about the power of the Koch brothers, you've got to hear this new podcast.





It's the inside story of the documentary Citizen Koch, which was supposed to air on PBS—before executives yanked the film out of fear of upsetting the billionaire Koch brothers. (By the way: It turned out David Koch had donated $23 million to PBS.1)
As you might expect from a couple of documentary producers who helped Michael Moore make Fahrenheit 9/11, the directors of Citizen Koch didn't take this lying down. The story of how it all happened, and what happened next, will inspire you.
Thanks for all you do.

–Ben Wikler

P.S. Don't use iTunes? No problem. You can listen to the podcast on the web, tune in via Stitcher (an Android and iOS app), or subscribe via RSS. Send us email (we read every one!) at show@thegoodfight.fm. And if you like the show, be sure to subscribe and post a review on iTunes!

P.P.S. Want to see Citizen Koch when it comes out this June? To find out whether it's showing near you, or organize a screening in your area, head over to CitizenKoch.com.

SOURCE:

1. "A Word from Our Sponsor: Public television's attempts to placate David Koch," The New Yorker, May 27, 2013
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=298215&id=95623-3735812-m3Or4Sx&t=7





Citizen Koch Pre-Order

If there's one political thriller you see this year, make it Citizen Koch. Downloadable this Fall!
Reserve your copy now, and you'll also receive a bonus package of deleted scenes, including our interviews with insurance industry whistle-blower Wendell Potter and former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. You’ll also get to watch our conversation with Michael Moore at the 2013 Traverse City Film Festival, and Sen. Bernie Sanders introduce a US Senate screening of Citizen Koch featuring remarks by Rob Weisman (President, Public Citizen), and Michael Keegan (President, People for the American Way). Plus ... a few more surprises.


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