

America This Week
Matt Taibbi & Walter Kirn
Welcome to America This Week, with Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn, the national news wrap-up so true, we recommend you stow all sharp objects before reading. www.racket.news
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Jan 16, 2026 • 30min
America This Week, Jan 16, 2026: "The Supremes on Late Voting, Trump Speech Follies, and Uncool Laughing About Greenland"
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Jan 14, 2026 • 2h 7min
America This Week, Monday Live Show 1/12/26
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Jan 9, 2026 • 30min
America This Week, Jan 9, 2026: "Descent Into Chaos: The Minnesota Shooting"
This week dives into a controversial Minnesota shooting captured in a viral video. The hosts analyze missing context in social media clips and scrutinize slowed footage. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s blunt remarks are critiqued, alongside Kristi Noem's defense of ICE operations. They discuss the broader implications of policing, federal-state tensions, and the inevitable political fallout. With ongoing investigations and potential legal repercussions, the conversation emphasizes caution against rushing to judgment.

Jan 6, 2026 • 2h 10min
America This Week, Live on Monday 1/5/26
Matt and Walter kick off with a spirited disagreement on military intervention, diving into the recent operation against Maduro. They unpack U.S. policy implications, including Marco Rubio's role and the motivations behind military moves. Historical comparisons highlight risks of commando operations, while media narratives are dissected for bias. A fascinating discussion unfolds on U.S. interference in Latin America and the regional impacts on Cuba. Lastly, they tackle accountability in Minnesota, revealing the tension between surveillance tech and government oversight.

Dec 30, 2025 • 31min
America This Week Live on Monday 12/29/25
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Dec 19, 2025 • 31min
America This Week, Dec 16, 2025: "Trump's Speech and the 'Lost Generation' of Men?"
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Dec 16, 2025 • 2h
America This Week, Monday Live Show 12/15/25
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Dec 12, 2025 • 30min
America This Week, Dec 11, 2025: "The Administrative State Takes on Executive Power"
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Dec 9, 2025 • 2h 8min
America This Week - Monday Live Show 12/8/25
The hosts dive into the history and revival of the Monroe Doctrine, critiquing recent remarks on its implications. They discuss controversial Caribbean airstrikes and the legal justifications behind them, questioning the real targets and their significance. The conversation transitions to military policy and potential regime change in Venezuela, exploring the role of oil and geopolitics. They analyze media coverage, from local reporting gaps to the rise of influencers, emphasizing the complexities of trust and narrative in today's landscape.

Dec 5, 2025 • 30min
America This Week, Dec 5, 2025: "Murder, War, or What? The Venezuela Conundrum"
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