Bad Faith Episode 510 - Matt Taibbi's Free Speech Blind Spot (w/ Russell Dobular & Keaton Weiss)
Sep 17, 2025
Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss, co-hosts of Due Dissidence, engage in a thought-provoking discussion about Matt Taibbi's selective coverage of censorship, particularly regarding pro-Palestinian speech. They tackle the pressures journalists face when navigating complex narratives, especially around sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict. The conversation also critiques the emotional stakes and real-life consequences of online discourse, all while highlighting the challenges of maintaining free speech in a polarized landscape.
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Taibbi's Sudden Break From Past Reporting
- Matt Taibbi's shift on Israel coverage feels unnatural given his earlier nuanced reporting.
- Russell Dobular suggests external pressures or compromises likely explain the change.
Selective Blindness On Censorship Critiques
- Briahna defends Taibbi's earlier work but flags selective blindness on censorship of pro-Palestine voices.
- She finds his dismissal of left critics as 'lazy and jealous' unjustified.
Verify Archive Scope Before Claims
- Keaton and Briahna urged Taibbi to interrogate how the Twitter archive was compiled and search for bias.
- Ask what search terms and filters defined the trove before drawing directional conclusions.
