# The Old Playbook of Power and Influence Is Different Now

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Podcast: [The Kicker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kicker-1113064)
Published: 2026-05-14T10:00:00+00:00
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When Ronald Reagan won the presidency, in 1980, it was a victory long in the making. For almost half a century, conservatives had plotted ways to cut taxes and undo workers’ rights. Their playbook for political influence went something like this: create a think tank, publish reputable reports, build relationships with journalists and politicians, and disseminate free-market ideas to the public, creating a new common sense. Today, the art of political influence is rather different. Think...

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