The Political Orphanage Matt Taibbi Against the Gatekeepers
Jul 24, 2024
Independent journalist Matt Taibbi discusses the power dynamics in journalism. Topics include his critical reporting on the 2008 financial crisis, challenges of post-2016 journalism, collusion between media and politics, and the importance of skepticism in reporting.
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Encounter with Taibbi
Andrew Heaton managed to corner Matt Taibbi at the Republican National Convention for an interview. He even borrowed a couch from the MyPillow guy to conduct the discussion.
Avoid Confirmation Bias
Be cautious of information that aligns too neatly with your beliefs. This can lead to confirmation bias and a failure to engage with opposing views.
Changing Landscape of Journalism
The legacy media changed significantly in 2016, focusing more on audience optimization than factual reporting. This shift has led to a loss of audience trust and a rise in independent media.