3 chapters across the catalog
Billionaire Funding, Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Protests
Wealthy donors are funding both sides of the campus protest movement, with Bill Ackman and Jerry Seinfeld's wife supporting pro-Israel groups while the Soros and Rockefeller foundations fund Students for Justice in Palestine. Critics suggest these protests may be manipulated by investors looking to influence stock prices through shorting strategies.
A donor from Alberta contributed his "climate leadership adjustment rebate" to the show, sparking a discussion on Canadian energy politics. Writer Vivian Krause is cited for providing proof that US foundations, including the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, are sponsoring environmental groups to "landlock" Alberta's oil. Newly elected Premier Jason Kenney has campaigned on eliminating these taxes and investigating foreign interference.
Senate Minority Staff Report, Billionaire Environmental Foundation Funding
A Senate Environment and Public Works Committee minority report titled "The Chain of Environmental Command" details how a "Billionaire's Club" of foundations influences EPA policy. The report names organizations such as the Sea Change Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, and the Packard Foundation as major donors to the green movement. The hosts criticize the report's branding and timing but acknowledge the extensive research into foreign funding and 501(c)(3) networks.
