The speaker reflects on their return to the US from Russia, noting the country's shift towards autocracy post-9/11 with the implementation of the Patriot Act and mass surveillance, comparing it to their experiences in Russia and expressing concerns about the erosion of democratic guarantees.
Matt Taibbi is an award-winning investigative reporter and one of America’s more recognizable literary voices. His newsletter Racket News on Substack, is popular among readers all across the political spectrum. He also co-hosts the podcast America This Week.
(00:00) Matt Taibbi
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