Koch Brothers Conflicts

Behind one of America’s biggest fortunes lies a war between brothers

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40 mins

Discover the untold story of the Koch family, where ambition, rivalry, and loyalty collided in a decades-long battle for control. Explore how Charles Koch’s vision turned a modest oil company into a global powerhouse, even as family feuds fractured trust and shaped the future of the empire.

Ep 1:

The Hidden Empire Behind Everyday Life

Meet the secretive family behind a 120-billion-dollar empire hiding in plain sight, and discover how sibling rivalry and Fred Koch's ruthless legacy set brothers on a collision course.

Ep 2:

Blood Money and the Billion-Dollar Buyout

Bill Koch's rebellion forces a billion-dollar buyout, while sealed depositions expose a shocking family confrontation over Frederick's sexuality and childhood violence that foreshadowed decades of corporate war.

Ep 3:

The Koch Method: Fraud, Fines, and Fixers

A whistleblower's explosive testimony reveals the alleged "Koch Method" of fraud and pollution cover-ups, plus a stunning courtroom verdict and evidence of political manipulation that derailed federal investigations.

Ep 4:

A Mother's Funeral, A Family Undone

At their mother's funeral, brothers can't even meet each other's eyes, and a controversial will turns grief into another battlefield as Charles emerges as the empire's ruthless, unchallenged architect.

Ep 5:

Inside the Machine Charles Built

With rivals sidelined, Charles Koch quietly builds an economic colossus woven into daily American life, culminating in a fragile "global settlement" that buys silence but sets the stage for political ambition.

Ep 6:

The Price of an Empire

As the saga closes, we reckon with the true cost of the Koch fortune - shattered family bonds, unanswered ethical questions, and a hidden empire that reshaped both business and politics.

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