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Matt Taibbi

An investigative journalist providing critical commentary on media, politics, and free speech.

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articles (90 days)

Recent articles

Re: Typo
The AOC piece is missing a line.
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"Woke 2" Wants a Mulligan for "Woke 1"
Gearing for a White House run, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez laughs off "Woke 1" as "a little crazy." On the strategy of losing every political battle in order to win the political war
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Livestream 3 PM ET: The Origins of COVID
A recording from Monday's live video
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The Ongoing Covid Coverup
While a dramatic hearing involving Dr. Anthony Fauci garnered headlines, document releases revealed damning exchanges between the Wuhan Institute and U.S. researchers
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Links for Livestream, 3 pm ET: The Origins of COVID, Wrapping Up Fauci, and More
Dr. Matt Bivens and I discuss the case for and against lab origin for Covid, plus a wider look at issues surrounding gain of function, including new worries about AI engineering.
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“Get Lit" August 6, 2026: The Finale of Dostoevsky's “Demons” (Part 2)
Brad and Matt tackle the dramatic ending of "Demons."
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Senate Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt; Obtains His Phone
After Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth, a Senate committee takes action, after obtaining a copy of his phone
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“Get Lit” Livestream, 4:30 pm ET: The Finale of Dostoevsky's “Demons” (Part 1)
A recording from Monday's live video
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Listen to This Article: The Fauci Legend Will Not Die!
Narrated Version | The ferocity of the Covid coverup is a thing to behold.
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Listen to This Article: After Fauci Debacle, Our Idiot Press Circles the Wagons
Narrated Version | I guess it's true: you can't hate the news media enough.
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Editor's Note: Fauci Stories Unlocked
In response to reader questions about paywalled articles, I've unlocked prior reports.
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The Fauci Legend Will Not Die!
The ferocity of the Covid coverup is a thing to behold.
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After Fauci Debacle, Our Idiot Press Circles the Wagons
I guess it's true: you can't hate the news media enough.
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“Get Lit" July 30, 2026: In Dostoyevsky's Demons, a Ridiculous Party Precedes Bloodshed
Brad and Matt review a crucial scene before the last week of broadcasts about the famous Russian novel about political extremism
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Listen to This Article: History's Most Preventable Terror Attack?
Narrated Version
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Commentary on Anthony Fauci Hearing With Dr. Matt Bivens
Recording | While watching hearings on pandemic origins, Matt Bivens and I review details from Dr. Anthony Fauci's Diaries
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Live Now: Commentary on Anthony Fauci Hearing With Dr. Matt Bivens
While watching hearings on pandemic origins, Matt Bivens and I will also review details from Dr. Anthony Fauci's Diaries
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Wednesday, 8:30 AM ET: Live Commentary on Anthony Fauci Hearing With Dr. Matt Bivens
While watching hearings on pandemic origins, Matt Bivens and I will also review details from Dr. Anthony Fauci's Diaries
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“Get Lit” Livestream: The Comic Climax of Dostoyevsky's "Demons"
A storm of misunderstandings fuels official paranoia, followed by real conspiracy (A recording from Monday's live video)
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Listen to This Article: Meet The New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Narrated Version
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“Get Lit” Livestream, 4:30 pm ET: The Comic Climax of Dostoyevsky's "Demons"
A storm of misunderstandings fuels official paranoia, followed by real conspiracy
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History's Most Preventable Terror Attack?
Probation and radicalization counseling fail in Germany.
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Listen to This Article: Don't Let Activists or Robots Choose Your Words
Narrated Version | From AI chats to the new AP stylebook to a long list of political crazes, online America is constantly looking for ways to put words in your mouth
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Meet The New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
On speech, Donald Trump is making a mess, for himself and the country.
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Don't Let Activists or Robots Choose Your Words
From AI chats to the new AP stylebook to a long list of political crazes, online America is constantly looking for ways to put words in your mouth
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On Substack's New AI-Spotting Tool, and the Importance of Human Thought
Machines that help the outsourcing of mental effort are a wonder, and have many positive uses, but they're also dangerous. Join me in a discussion with other Substack voices tonight
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Editor's Note: No Livestream Today
"Get Lit" will be back next Monday.
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Listen to This Article: Anatomy of a Struggle Session
On Drop Site’s appalling ambush “interview” of Ro Khanna.
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Listen to This Article: Humans, Unite: The Reign of "AIdeology" is Here
Narrated Version | The AI content hurricane is making landfall.
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Anatomy of a Struggle Session
On Drop Site's apalling ambush "interview" of Ro Khanna.
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