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Matt Taibbi – Trusted Newsmaker
Racket News, a fearless and incisive independent media platform, has redefined investigative journalism through its bold reporting, razor-sharp satire, and unwavering commitment to exposing institutional corruption. Founded and led by Matt Taibbi, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and bestselling author; Matt delivers investigative deep dives, cultural commentary, and addresses current events on the America This Week podcast with Walter Kirn. Rumored to be chosen by Elon Musk to break the Twitter Files in 2022, Taibbi’s relentless pursuit of truth, intellectual rigor, and irreverent style have made *Racket News* a vital force for those seeking unfiltered perspectives.
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Matt Taibbi is the driving force behind Racket News, a journalistic titan whose career spans decades of challenging power structures. A former Rolling Stone contributing editor, Taibbi gained fame for his biting coverage of the 2008 financial crisis, coining “vampire squid” for Goldman Sachs, and earning a 2008 National Magazine Award. His Twitter Files, starting with a 2022 thread revealing Twitter’s moderation of the Hunter Biden laptop story, exposed government-Big Tech collusion, sparking global debate. His 2023 congressional testimony, where he dubbed such efforts “digital McCarthyism,” drew both praise and scrutiny, with The Guardian noting his clash with Biden’s “disinformation czar” Nina Jankowicz in 2025. Taibbi’s books, like Griftopia and Hate Inc., blend gonzo flair with meticulous research, lauded by journalistic juggernauts for his critique of media polarization.
Taibbi’s independence is his hallmark. Unaligned with political factions, he critiques both left and right, and has a hard lined commitment to free speech and skepticism of centralized power. His 2020 shift to Substack, freed him from editorial constraints. His analytical brilliance lies in making complex issues accessible. From exposing FBI-Twitter moderation requests to dissecting COVID-19’s lab-leak censorship, Taibbi’s Racket News reports, combine narrative drive with hard evidence. His satirical edge, honed at The eXile in Moscow, keeps audiences engaged. Facing IRS scrutiny post-Twitter Files, he remained defiant, as reported by Washington Times, and still refuses budget from his hard lined dedication to reporting on hard truths that expose corruption.
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Taibbi’s optimism, despite grim exposés, inspires action. His calls for decentralized media and public vigilance, that he constantly echoes on his podcast, America This Week, fosters a community of critical thinkers. His influence, from inspiring Substack’s rise to shaping free-speech debates, is undeniable. Matt Taibbi’s unyielding integrity, infectious passion, and transformative journalism make Racket News a beacon, galvanizing a movement for truth and accountability in an era of institutional distrust.
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