Episode 5: State of Emergency (Free Preview)

Master Plan · Aug 4, 2026 · 6m

Season 2 of Master Plan is back, with new episodes available now for paid subscribers. In Episode 5 of The Kingmakers, Vice President Dick Cheney uses a national emergency to shift power toward the executive branch. We trace Cheney's evolution—from Gerald Ford's chief of staff to George W. Bush's right-hand man—and how his "monarchical" view of presidential power helped lay the groundwork for Donald Trump. Episode 5, as well as Episode 6, Obama’s Kill List, are available now exclusively to paid subscribers. Paid subscribers also receive: Ad-free access to both seasons of Master Plan Early…