Today, we look at the source of power that has driven the Republican Party for the last five decades, and has shaped the policies, politics, and politicians who in turn shape our lives. Political scientist EJ Fagan's new book 'The Thinkers,' dives into the origins, methods, and extensive power that these institutions quietly wield.
01:07 The Power Behind the Throne
03:41 The Garbage Can Model in Policy Making
11:32 Heritage's Legacy and Modern Think Tanks
20:05 The Intellectual Orthodoxy of Conservatism
20:53 Nixon and Environmental Policies
21:58 The Laffer Curve and Alternative Facts
27:31 Think Tanks and Policy Influence
34:56 Funding and Influence of Think Tanks
38:09 Polarization and the Role of Think Tanks
