MASTER PLAN The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America
A new book adapted from the award-winning podcast.
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About The Book
How did our democracy become a kleptocracy?
Master Plan pulls back the curtain on a half‑century strategy that rewrote the rules of American politics—turning wealth into power, stripping oversight and decriminalizing corruption at the highest levels.
In this book, you’ll discover:
- The blueprint – How Lewis Powell’s confidential memo became the secret manifesto for corporate takeover.
- The players – From Joseph Coors to Roger Ailes to Leonard Leo—and how they built a machine to dominate politics.
- The turning point – The Citizens United case and how a speculative lawsuit became the legal scaffolding for unlimited dark money.
- The threat today – Why disclosure laws are crumbling, how dark money came to dictate elections, and how the John Roberts Supreme Court enabled it all.
With new reporting, exclusive documents, and narrative storytelling, Master Plan is your guide to how America’s democracy was hijacked—and how it might still be reclaimed.
Praise For Master Plan
- “I thought I knew everything about dark money. Master Plan delivers new revelations.” — JANE MAYER, author of Dark Money
- “You must read Master Plan if you want to understand what has happened to our democracy. Get ready to read and fight back.” — BILL MOYERS, public journalism pioneer
- “If you want to understand what’s wrong with our democracy and why, read this book. It’s brash, insightful and incredibly important.” — ALEX GIBNEY, Academy Award-winning filmmaker
About the Authors
David Sirota is the founder of The Lever, a journalist, and co-creator of Don’t Look Up. He was nominated for an Academy Award and served as a senior adviser to Bernie Sanders in 2020.
Jared Jacang Maher is an award-winning investigative reporter and audio producer. He’s earned an Emmy, a National Press Club Award, and multiple James Beard Awards.
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