The Ripple Effect Podcast # 54 (Jack Abramoff)

Dec 10, 2014




Episode 54 with Jack Abramoff. Once, one of the most powerful lobbyist in Washington history, now after almost a 4 year prison sentence he is speaking out against the loopholes he once used. Two films were made based on his life & story, both called Casino Jack. One is a documentary & the other is a HBO film staring Kevin Spacey. He is also the author of the book CAPITOL PUNISHMENT: The Hard Truth About Corruption From America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist.

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