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How did the late Charlie Kirk build his multi-million dollar empire, and what role did billionaire oligarchs play in funding his operation?  And why was it so worth it to them to dump millions on this right-wing demagogue? 

What critical facts does Ezra Klein conveniently leave out when praising Kirk's "moxie and fearlessness"? 

There's a huge difference between democratic discourse/debate and Kirk's actual legacy.  And today, at least, too many pundits appear to have Stockholm Syndrome, terrified to tell the truth about white nationalism, right-wing lies, and how projects based on the same get lavishly funded.  

The difference between persuasion and demagoguing, and why mainstream pundits can't tell them apart… Also, being a racist ahole because hey, the money is great, on today’s Professional Left Podcast…

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