Radical Right

This book, Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right, is a remarkable and eye-opening account of how a small group of wealthy individuals have used their immense resources to drastically shape American politics in recent decades. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jane Mayer, it details not only the rise of the extreme right in America, but also how this movement has been funded and supported by a few powerful families.

The book examines how these billionaires have achieved immense political influence through philanthropy and advocacy groups, such as the Koch brothers’ Americans for Prosperity. Mayer explores how they have used their money to influence elections and public policy in ways that benefit themselves financially while undermining core democratic values. She also looks at the effects that their actions have had on average citizens and communities across the country, illustrating how their agenda has created economic inequality and weakened representative government.