Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Influence Machine
Last week, The New York Times revealed that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, America’s largest trade group, has been fighting for big tobacco worldwide. According to our guest, it’s just one example of how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has become a political juggernaut for many corporate causes that may go against the public good.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 1 min readLast week, The New York Times revealed that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, America’s largest trade group, has been fighting for big tobacco worldwide. According to our guest, it’s just one example of how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has become a political juggernaut for many corporate causes that may go against the public good. What was once a low-key business advocacy group is now a massive lobbying organization with interests around the world.
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The full episode
4 of 5Money in Women's Soccer, Shark Week and the Chamber of Commerce- 0:00Money in Women’s Soccer
- 9:17What Does Greece’s Vote Mean for the U.S.?
- 17:48TV Roundup: Shark Week, Comedy Central's Diverse Roster, and Colbert
- 27:23The Influence MachineYou’re reading this
- 41:52Tibet at a Crossroads