Product Description

Award-winning investigative journalist Greg Palast digs deep to unearth the ugly facts that few reporters working anywhere in the world today have the courage or ability to cover. From East Timor to Waco, he has exposed some of the most egregious cases of political corruption, corporate fraud, and financial manipulation in the US and abroad. His uncanny investigative skills as well as his no-holds-barred style have made him an anathema among magnates on four continents and a living legend among his colleagues and his devoted readership.

This exciting new collection brings together some of Palast's most powerful writing of the past decade. Included here are his celebrated "Washington Post" exposé on Jeb Bush and Katherine Harris's stealing of the presidential election in Florida, and recent stories on George W. Bush's payoffs to corporate cronies, the payola behind Hillary Clinton, and the faux energy crisis. Also included in this volume are new and previously unpublished material, television transcripts, photographs and letters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #212116 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-27
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Whether one believes Katherine Harris's claim that Palast's conclusions are "twisted and maniacally partisan" or Tribune Magazine's declaration that he is "the greatest investigative reporter of our time," one thing is plain: Palast does not shy away from controversy. This collection of reports touches on a number of familiar topics, including Enron, the presidential election of 2000 and the Bush family's purported connection to Saudi Arabia. These issues have been explored in more depth by other authors, but what makes this audiobook so entertaining is its all-star anti-administration cast, including Al Franken, Janeane Garofalo and Jim Hightower. All of the readings are well-executed, but the full plate of narrators can cause confusion. It's unclear how the text is divided up amongst the readers, and at any moment, a new chapter may begin with a new, unidentified voice. Despite the guessing-game nature of the audio presentation, this is still a fun, provocative listen.
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From AudioFile
Those who prefer to see the world through rose-colored glasses will not enjoy this collection. It's the type of investigative journalism that mainstream media avoid for fear of censorship or accusations of libel. Is it true? The listener will have to decide. The presentation features an all-star cast of readers, renowned for their sympathy with liberal causes. The roll call includes Ed Asner, Al Franken, and Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. They tell a story of international intrigue that reaches from the oil fields of Texas to the gold mines of Africa to the ballot boxes of Florida. This is political commentary that, unfortunately, may ring with truth. J.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

MetroActive
Palast...is one of the last true outlaw journalists not afraid to take on the big boys.

Customer Reviews

Astounding
This book grew 2 emotions in me, anger and joy. I was joyous that someone finally had the courage to speak about what really happens behind closed doors. I became equally angry once I learned about high level transgressions. Palast is so detailed, you can't really find an excuse to ignore his words.

Even tho the book is 200 pages, it's difficult to read quickly. The vernacular is simple, and Palast graciously avoids technical terminology. The difficulty stems from the emotions which boil over as you begin to realize the truth. Many times I've had to set the book aside after reading a few pages so I could calm down.

Critics may wish to take note that Palast includes a mound of verifiable resources (including web links). Palast DOES NOT write republican/democrat propaganda in this book. In fact, he blasts thru both of them equally until the truth is realized.

I truly wish this book were required reading as its imperative we all share this knowledge. If you want to go on about your day believing everything gov't tells you, then don't buy this book. For everyone else, this book is a must.

fascinating blabber
palast covers many topics in this book. he keeps writing about how the bushes stole the presidential election in florida. [as if the clever discriminatory practices he unveils are a true threat to our democractic process] he goes on to discuss dozens of other topics as well that loosely relate to the buying of influence in american and british democratic politics. i hate to give this book only 3 stars. it covers critical topics that could thwart the future of democratic function. i wish that he would have presented the topics in a more logical, cogent manner. much of his writing was from the heart - not usually expected when reading material from a journalist. i wish that he would have provided greater collaboration and supportive evidence. this, in combination with his witty sarcasm and passionate writing, make me question at times the validity of some of his claims.

The Best Democracy Money can Buy.
Greg Palast gives hard hitting facts that must be true or he'd have been sued. It describes how the President used his influence to alter investigations as well as an election. He shows how money has influenced so many aspects of our lives. I have the audio presentation and could not get to the next unit quick enough. Worth the price.