Stay informed on breaking news and improve your media consumption habits by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/wisecrack for 40% unlimited access this month with the Vantage Subscription. The Document that Created our Modern Oligarchy In the 1970's a single memo was written that opened up the gates for the full on coprorate takeover of American democracy. It sounds dramatic, but understanding this document can help us make sense of what's happening in America today. We'll explain in this video: The Memo that Changed America Read the Powell Memo here: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/powellmemo/ Check out The Lever's Master Plan podcast, where they talk about The Powell Memo even more in-depth! ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYoqcr7bAIs7kdyMhh-9m4kPLCG6dGAkX&si=hjo1dGpiiqtNLBO1 Support us on Patreon! ► https://www.patreon.com/wisecrack Join this channel to get access to perks ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-ymYjG0SU0jUWnWh9ZzEQ/join === Watch More Episodes! === Capitalism is Over: What's Next is Worse ► https://youtu.be/hNblIGVKgks?si=GOzLeFhkE5UFBtSN Does Wealth Break Your Brain? ► https://youtu.be/5fiMBpdYi2I?si=V-2v9k_OLlBj0YKi What Happens if the Economy Grows Forever? ► https://youtu.be/n5eb6vMfcSA?si=ZVJlnp0siy54KRSM Written by Amanda Scherker Hosted by Michael Burns Directed by Michael Luxemburg Edited by Brian M Kim Produced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound #oligarchy #culture #wisecrack © 2025 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming