In "Taking the Risk Out of Democracy," Alex Carey embarks on a critical journey through the intricate web of corporate propaganda, unraveling how public opinion in the United States and Australia has been meticulously shaped and manipulated by business interests. With a collection of essays, some previously unpublished, Carey exposes the covert strategies employed by corporations to influence politics, policy, and the very fabric of democracy itself. Through his incisive analysis, Carey reveals the hidden mechanisms that have systematically worked to safeguard corporate power by diminishing the voice of the people, posing a fundamental threat to freedom and liberty. Carey's work is a seminal exploration of the shadows cast by corporate behemoths over democratic institutions. By dissecting the evolution of propaganda in the 20th century, he illuminates the sophisticated techniques used to engineer consent and manufacture consensus within the public sphere. "Taking the Risk Out of Democracy" not only serves as a historical account of propaganda's role in shaping modern democracy but also acts as a crucial warning. It underscores the ongoing need for vigilance and resistance against the forces that seek to undermine the democratic process and erode the pillars of truth and freedom.