LEVER WEEKLY: Coverage Without Compromise

Stuff The Lever Reported This Week:

• Roberts Memo Threatened To Challenge Ethics Rules — The Chief Justice questioned Congress’ ethics rules a decade ago; now he’s punted the Clarence Thomas corruption review to a secret committee.

• Pelosi Gets Hospital Lobbyists’ Award After Blocking Reforms — The American Hospital Association feted the former House speaker for “advancing health care” following her years-long effort to obstruct Medicare for All.

• The University Of California Bails Out Eviction-Happy Private Equity — The school pumped billions into a Blackstone real estate fund eager to evict tenants and jack up student rents in the midst of a major housing crisis.

• Joe Manchin’s Tax Hike On The Working Class — The yacht-owning coal baron crushed low-income families while representing one of America’s poorest states.

Stuff To Listen To:

• LEVER TIME: Did AstroTurf's “Forever Chemicals” Cause The Deaths Of Pro Athletes? — On this week’s Lever Time: the potential links between “forever chemicals,” pro athlete deaths, and products found in your home.

• MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: The Social Network (w/ Jordan Uhl) — On this week’s MVC, Rivka and Frank discuss the flawed gender politics of The Social Network.

• LEVER TIME PREMIUM: How the U.S. Subsidizes Retirement for the Super-Rich — In a bonus podcast episode for supporting subscribers, David speaks with an expert on large retirement programs.

• LEVER LIVE: Why is President Biden Running for Re-election? — On our weekly Callin show, David Sirota and Lever producers discussed President Biden’s re-election campaign announcement.

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