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Navigating Presidential Politics and Corporate Power with Tevi Troy | BRI Scholar Talks

How can corporate America successfully navigate presidential politics and the regulatory state in modern America? In this episode of Scholar Talks, Tony Williams, Senior Fellow at the Bill of Rights Institute, is joined by Tevi Troy, Senior Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. Together, they discuss insights from Troy’s book, The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry.

The episode delves into pivotal moments in history when corporate leaders like JP Morgan and Lou Wasserman shaped economic and political outcomes, and explores the evolving dynamics between government and corporations in today’s polarized landscape. Through anecdotes involving figures like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jamie Dimon, Troy highlights strategies for navigating these waters and the lessons they offer for modern governance.