The Powell Memorandum: Who Really Runs America?

In this week’s episode we discussed the confidential Powell Memorandum, its influence on corporate political power, and its lasting impact on American democracy, public policy, and the balance between business and government. Lewis Powell wrote a memo that would reshape the American political and economic landscape. Officially titled “Attack on American Free Enterprise System,” the Powell Memorandum warned business leaders that capitalism was under attack and called for a coordinated response.