Interview · moment 10 of 10
Steve Bannon's Rise, Kavanaugh's Father, and the 2000 Election E-Book
from We're Toast with Russ Baker · #118
Audio-only archive episode — no video to seek.
6 minGuest
Russ reflects on how unlikely figures like Bannon and Stephen Miller rise to power, plugs WhoWhatWhy's vote suppression project and donation needs, discusses their investigation into Kavanaugh's father's baby powder cancer cover-up, and teases an upcoming e-book on the disputed 2000 Bush-Gore election.
- 47:56Guest describes their nonprofit's vote suppression investigation and fundraising challenges
- 48:35Tim urges listeners to donate to Who What Why and explains why independent journalists need funding
- 49:09Guest details how Kavanaugh's father allegedly paid off the son's considerable debts
- 49:44Who What Why releasing e-book on disputed 2000 Florida election with hanging chads and new information
- 50:09Tim reflects on how Bush's 9-11 response and resulting wars might have gone differently under Gore
- 50:55Guest hints at findings suggesting nefarious activity in 2000 election based on voting technology experts' review
- 51:35Guest has been working ten years on book about JFK assassination
- 52:21Who What Why uses volunteer lawyers, accountants, and marketing people to expand operations
- 52:57Guest emphasizes importance of storytelling in covering vote suppression, including firsthand accounts from voters denied access