Topic: Dan Wilks

2 chapters across the catalog

Shood Fortage
Episode 1502 26:50 - 30:00

1502: Shood Fortage

Candace Owens, Conservative Media Funding

A look at the rise of Candace Owens and her critique of Donald Trump's recent behavior. The hosts discuss the financial backers of conservative outlets like The Daily Wire and PragerU, specifically mentioning the Wilks brothers from Texas. They also track the career trajectory of Dave Rubin from the Rubin Report to The Blaze.

Shemita Cycle
Episode 756 1:21:20 - 1:24:08

756: Shemita Cycle

Wilkes Brothers, New Mega Donors from Texas

Brothers Ferris and Dan Wilkes of Cisco, Texas, have emerged as the top political donors of the 2016 cycle, giving $15 million to a Super PAC supporting Ted Cruz. The brothers made their fortune in the fracking industry and previously lived in a "goat shed." They join other mega-donors like the Koch brothers in promising record-breaking spending for the election.