Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/21/24: Matt Taibbi On Trump, Elon, and Russia
Jun 21, 2024
Journalist Matt Taibbi, known for his incisive takes on the financial crisis and media dynamics, joins to decode the political landscape leading up to the 2024 elections. He dives into how the foreclosure crisis fueled Trump's rise and the role of conspiracy theories in shaping political narratives. Taibbi also engages in a compelling discussion about the evolution of journalism, particularly in the context of Elon Musk's Twitter ownership and its impact on press freedom, criticizing media's portrayal of both Russia and the U.S.
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Foreclosure Crisis and Trump's Rise
- Matt Taibbi's first hint of Trump's rise came while covering the foreclosure crisis.
- He witnessed intense rage towards subsidized financial professionals during this time.
Early Journalism Career
- Taibbi started his journalism career at The Village Voice.
- He observed that political journalists often acted as if they were running campaigns, not just covering them.
Swift Boat Campaign
- Taibbi recalls the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth attacks on John Kerry.
- He noted the press largely treated it as an entertaining story without much outrage.