Master Plan
The Lever & David SirotaSEASON TWO: THE KINGMAKERS IS HERE For early access to future episodes and exclusive bonus content, click here to upgrade to a paid subscription to The Lever. Master Plan, the award-winning investigative podcast series from The Lever, reveals the hidden forces behind today’s biggest problems — and how small groups of powerful people engineered those problems to serve their own interests. We are ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNewsPolitics | |||
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Obama vowed to restore the rule of law after the War on Terror. But behind closed doors, his administration created a secret system that allowed the president to decide who lived and who died.
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September 11, 2001 brought chaos and terror to the United States. It also brought an unprecedented opportunity.
After decades of watching what he felt was the erosion of presidential power, Vice President Dick Cheney leveraged a national emergency t... more
Season 2 of Master Plan is back, with new episodes available now for paid subscribers.
In Episode 5 of The Kingmakers, Vice President Dick Cheney uses a national emergency to shift power toward the executive branch. We trace Cheney's evolution—from ... more
Every crisis creates an opportunity. The final chapters of The Kingmakers reveal the plot to build an all-powerful presidency — and put it in the hands of a man who wants to be king.
Watch the full video trailer on YouTube: [link].
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- Mostly True, but not all
Excellent, entertaining, & good history. Mostly true. Good intent. A few details get a bit into conspiracy theory vs fact so listen carefully & move forward bearing in mind, opinion & agenda affects us all. No one is immune. Considering that, I believe this is a genuinely good podcast. I find it would be better with all sides of the coin examined to prevent slant but overall, most of what they say, sadly, is true.
Apple Podcasts5Written Art
United Statesa month ago - Informative but frustrating
They do some great investigative journalism here, uncovering aspects of a story we thought we knew all about, only to realize there was so much more going on. Where they lose me is in trying to be funny and hip with pop culture references and jokes, i.e. comparing situations to Always Sunny In Philadelphia or The Simpsons. John Oliver and Jon Stewart already do a good job of making news informative and funny. Trying to be them and falling so short is cringe.
Also the “acting” that sometimes ha... more
Apple Podcasts4Informed but unamusedUnited Statesa month ago - Incredible work but
Love this podcast truly. I’d have given it a 5 stars if the author didn’t make the king comments and leave out women in episode 1 of season 2. Episode 3 season one was a game changer for me. The Powell memo is outrageous. Women must be given control to fix this. Your turn is done guys. We won’t live under men’s rule like this. Hand it over! Lovingly.
Apple Podcasts4SheResistsUnited Statesa month ago - The most important podcast series for our time!
I’ve spent a lot of time listening to podcasts lately —trying to make sense of what’s happened in the US in the past year. This is by far the most informative series out there. I lived through all the historical events covered by the show but was never able to connect all the dots. This show does that and more. As far is the news clips and jokes—they are a necessity. If you don’t laugh —you’d have to cry.
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Canada3 months ago - Oliver North
I’m 60 and I lived through Regan’s corruption!! Bill Barr is known as Regan’s cover up king. North was a card carrying CRIMINAL!!
Apple Podcasts4nigey&jackUnited States4 months ago
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What is Master Plan about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A hard-hitting, deeply researched series that traces the rise of centralized presidential power in the U.S., from Nixon through modern times. Episodes synthesize archival reporting, expert commentary, and bold narrative storytelling to show how a small circle of power brokers shaped policy, law, and governance—often at the expense of checks and balances. Notable through-lines include the unitary executive theory, War Powers debates, and the interplay between Congress, the judiciary, and the presidency. A standout element is the consistent focus on long-running strategic narratives—“kingmakers” guiding power over decades—paired with rigorous sourcing and a clear investigative lens that appeals to listeners who crave historical context for co... more
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2. Ned Blackhawk
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4. Josh Chaffetz
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6. John Bolton
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