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“depressing, the greed of america is killing us.
Excellent podcast.”
midwestBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/24
“Sirota returns to his roots as an investigative reporter and uncovers kind of what we all know - the plot to legalize corruption, half a century in the making. It’s a fascinating lesson, a ton of major linchpins in their plan, and you learn the calculus the Master Planners take, the opportunities...”Read full review »
Matt is my name via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/24
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“This is really eye opening. I used to think that the idea that “corporations are people” sounded so strange but there must be some complex legal theory underpinning it. Nope it is as ridiculous as it sounds. Really interesting journey through the history of corruption. I like the moments of...”Read full review »
Kendralebo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
“A complex but very important story told in a way that holds our interest and stokes our passion. The utter lack of shame and bold pursuit of greed by the titans of industry is laid bare by Sirota and team’s research and how the assemble it into a clear and compelling podcast. This is what...”Read full review »
Lillers:D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/24
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“My grandfather was in the Young Presidents club and now I know that it was about more than just fun cruises. Amazing podcast I learned about my own family history in a small way”
TCTaliaferro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“There are many voice recordings from interviews and the like and they are always at a significantly lower volume than the hosts commentary. When I listen I am constantly turning the volume up when a voice recording is played, only to have to turn it back down again when the host starts talking....”Read full review »
Ron radden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“I’m glued to the content but often times I find the material a little hard to listen, I keep feeling that it would be much easier to follow if it was a documentary or docu-series. Great job though!”
Truzquilla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“Heard one of the producers on breaking points, glad he was on, this is excellent.”
El Phantsmo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/24
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“This is the kind of journalism we need—not sensational in the least and impeccably researched and produced. The access these guys managed to get is wild. Master Plan really does us a great service in unmasking the nebulous “powers that be” that aimed (and succeeded) in turning our government into...”Read full review »
WaterBoi71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
“I usually do other things while listening to podcasts but with this one I’ve found myself so engrossed that I stop what I’m doing without realizing it. As the thread brings us closer to present day, the players and the chessboard really come into focus. Unlike a couple of other reviews, I...”Read full review »
Deep Pat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/24
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“I really appreciate the data/ evidence leveraged to make a point or to validate a position on issues. No lazy journalism happening here that I’ve encountered. Keep up the great work Level team.”
m1andonly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/24
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“I clicked an ad on IG for a different podcast, and it led me down a short rabbit hole. More a door really. And I found this and I got addicted and I can’t stop learning about the Powell Memo and Powell himself, and being raised a Disney kid, my mind is just blown that these meetings were...”Read full review »
abdesignoriginal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
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“this, for me, would be better if you just stuck to the facts and you didn’t feel the need to entertain us with the inserted tv show clips, etc. Please re-do with just the facts please.”
midwestBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/24
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“This podcast should be listened to by every American. Extremely well done and well researched. If you wonder how Washington DC has become so corrupt, why corporate special interest groups and lobbyists run our country…I beg you to listen to this podcast!”
sleepymom23kids via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/24
“Looking for a rigorous, well-documented, thoroughly investigated podcast about the rise of political corruption and nonsense policies relating to American campaign finance? This is the podcast for you.”
SlowCoast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
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“I absolutely love the information in this podcast but why do so many of these series podcasts sound like a Reading Rainbow episode. I don’t need sound effects or corny jokes or fake broadcast clips to stay interested in the plot. In fact those things are so distracting and annoying to me that I...”Read full review »
Critime via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“In 1980, I wrote about the case in which the Supreme Court decided that corporations were people with political rights, independent of their owners or managers, under the First Amendment. I have followed the issue ever since. This podcast series is the best non-technical accounting I have seen...”Read full review »
Ghjhffftgxxcbjds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/24
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“Really enjoying listening to this. Amazing journalism, great storytelling, easy-listening but very informative! Fans of Slow Burn will definitely enjoy this.”
Kelseybeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/24
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“Very interesting. Very well done.
Disappointing that they have adopted the subscription model—but understandable.”
Exasperatd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
“This should be part of any teaching of civics education in the United States, forever. High school government classes should have this as required listening. Money and politics are so intertwined this needs to be taught. University and law school students should be using this series to study...”Read full review »
Ueno Murakami via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/24
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“I’m a little disappointed. I love Lever Time and enjoy David Sirota’s reporting on the Lever and the perspective he’s offered on a number of other podcasts. I was eagerly looking forward to this series.
However, based on the episodes I’ve heard, the explanation of the Master Plan exceptionally...”Read full review »
excharger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/24
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“This is probably the best podcast I have ever heard. They have done in-depth research and have brought important facts from the past into focus today. This should be required listening for all Americans.”
HerbedianBlack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/24
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“David is the new improved version of the neoliberalism to come. What’s funny is all this info has been out there for years and David thinks he found the missing link or something. Making money of the past. Most not be hard when others already did the research.”
guy with not diploma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/24
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“As someone who’s lived through the past 50+ years, this is a very important piece of work. Thoroughly researched and startling in its findings, I think anyone who listens to it will get an insight into why things are the way they are in America right now.”
brooklyngran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/24
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“You can’t handle the truth!”
Mzzingu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/24
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“Under the all too common title of “what I need to know but wish I didn’t” , this lucid series goes deep and draws the connections that we all should know. Impeccably documented and connecting the dots in a way that’s irrefutable, this is must-hear content. Bravo, Lever!”
paulccs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
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“Imagine how intellectually dishonest,(or just plain stupid,) you’d have to be to give this pod a 1 star review on the grounds that it is conspiratorial nonsense when all of the evidence presented here is in the form of DOCUMENTS AND RECORDINGS.”
devil zilla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
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“Sirota promised and delivered. Bombshell stuff. Well presented. Hopefully this will open some eyes.”
Brooklyn Bakerman via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
09/10/24
“While democracy dies in darkness, The Lever’s Master Plan series is a 100K lumens spotlight. Excellent recounting of modern U.S. history. Check it out; you won’t regret it!”
AJD, for the Working Class via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
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“This podcast NEEDS to go mainstream. For the sake of our nation and the sake of our children. Our country must rewind and reset out knowledge and understanding of politics and how it affects us all time and time again. Thank you for such an amazing reporting.”
Buckygirl31 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/24
“Please dig, dig, dig!!! Please get to Opus Dei and all those scary cultish people and shed all the possible lights into these ill minded people who only thinks about themselves. Thank you so much for this fabulous work!”
sy6722 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/24
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“A great compliment to works such as Democracy in Chains and anything Jane Mayer has written about the Kochs.”
DennisCrowley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/24
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“If your interested in how we got to Trump you have to check this out.”
AirdB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/08/24
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“One of the most important subjects I have listed to! Great job!”
Someother guy 112 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/24
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“When people ask how everything in the U.S. got so, so bad — tell them to listen to this. A rigorously researched, captivating, story about how our country was captured by corporate interests.”
lucsto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/24
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“If you’re a big believer in the boogie man and you’re wearing your tinfoil hat and communicating with space aliens through your molars, this is the podcast for you. The host seems like a hack and he’s angry about the fake vast right wing conspiracy”
Richie CT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/24
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“He sounds very mad Louis Powell and evil almost .”
jameslive79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/24
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“I love The Lever’s investigative journalism and this podcast is exceptional at explaining how we ended up in our current political situation. Not just a story but actual investigating and intelligent reporting. MIND BLOWN.”
tom tanit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/24
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“Really interesting where this reporting is going. Look forward to listening to every episode.”
ssscccccoooooottttttt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/24
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“This is a primer for everyone who grew up in the 90s and beyond as to what shaped their world. The deck was stacked from the get go for you, and you need to know who did you wrong.”
larue55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
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“Enjoyable and informative”
Update Before NBA Game Blues via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
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“An excellent mix of seriousness and a tad bit of fun. Great listen and very information. Its even helped my love life! I mentioned the Powel memo at a social event the other day and one woman was so impressed she asked me out. Thanks Sirota and friends!”
12jon345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
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“The most explosive story never told”
partyofthedispossessed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/24
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“Important topic. Hard to listen to with all the pop culture clips interrupting every few seconds.”
Murnen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/24
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“Journalism is not dead. Leave it to the Sirota team to educate and entertain with such important information. Just please lose the background noise.”
Haysukia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/24
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“My wife (Barbara) and I have listened to every Master Plan Podcast so far. We find them totally fascinating and we are in our early 70’s, so we are familiar with this period of time. David Sirota and his staff have gathered so much important information that needs to be presented to the world....”Read full review »
Left=Center via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/24
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“Master Plan is a rigorously researched and produced series by one of the best investigative journalism outlets in the country, The Lever. It is the most comprehensive dive into how we arrived at this point of American Politics, utterly corrupted by big $ interests. Theories can be fun, but The...”Read full review »
OPJaxon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/24
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“Once again the producers from The Lever prove their journalistic skills. This is definitely not stuff they will teach you in school, however it is so important. We’ve got a lot of work to do in US!”
Hildieboo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“Insightful, Informative, scary and a fun listen.”
KathySussex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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