In conjunction with celebrated author and longtime news vet Walter Kirn, we'll run down the week's biggest, most important, and also most ridiculous stories
in its use of phrases such as “knowledgeable sources” and “experts differ,” what I used to think of as the news, but it isn’t the news and it hasn’t been for ages.
Nailed it. I discard any content that has unnamed sources, and view 'scientists' and 'experts' as advocates.
Looking forward. Here’s a request. While everyone else is plying the outrage model for profit, please talk about solutions and actionable ideas that people can do on their own to improve their situation and contribute.
My new approach to "being informed" is to admit that here in the 21st century being informed is, in many ways, a snipe hunt for fool's gold.
Even if, by some strange quirk of fate, I stumble across the straight skinny, no one that I know will believe me if what I discover deviates from the mainstream narrative by even a molecule.
And, if by some even stranger quirk of fate, what I discover today becomes, at some point, part of the mainstream narrative tomorrow, everyone who told me I was a crazy Trumper for initially believing it, will now conveniently forget that they didn't initially believe it.
Having said that I'll also say that I like Mr. Kirn's take on things and I like Matt's take on things but podcasts are something that I can only tolerate in short bursts so I'll probably pass.
This is fantastic. Kirn is a unique thinker, and I appreciate his writing and his musings on Twitter, especially his “art is the antidote to governmental chaos” attitude. He’s the perfect partner for you in this endeavor. It should be funny and entertaining, and occasionally terrifying.
Outstanding. I was introduced to Mr. Kirn through Substack and his piece linked in Matt’s post - about the bullshit we spend so much time staring at these days - may be the best essay I’ve ever had the privilege of reading. This will be worth way more than $5.00 a month. Looking forward to it.
Great! I love hypocrisy in government and media being lampooned.... haven't seen that word for a long time. Out and out craziness has taken over the western world, not just the media but that's a good start. It's not even 1984; it's Alice in fantastical land.
Can't wait! I'll happily listen in, but a transcript would be great as well. The use of popular anesthetics over a period of many years has not significantly improved my attention span.
This sounds delightful, but I would greatly appreciate a transcript. I am old and curmudgeonly, and those kids need to get their podcasts off my lawn.
Sounds great. This is content worth paying for.
in its use of phrases such as “knowledgeable sources” and “experts differ,” what I used to think of as the news, but it isn’t the news and it hasn’t been for ages.
Nailed it. I discard any content that has unnamed sources, and view 'scientists' and 'experts' as advocates.
Looking forward. Here’s a request. While everyone else is plying the outrage model for profit, please talk about solutions and actionable ideas that people can do on their own to improve their situation and contribute.
Super excited for this Matt. Thank you so much for putting in the extra effort
My new approach to "being informed" is to admit that here in the 21st century being informed is, in many ways, a snipe hunt for fool's gold.
Even if, by some strange quirk of fate, I stumble across the straight skinny, no one that I know will believe me if what I discover deviates from the mainstream narrative by even a molecule.
And, if by some even stranger quirk of fate, what I discover today becomes, at some point, part of the mainstream narrative tomorrow, everyone who told me I was a crazy Trumper for initially believing it, will now conveniently forget that they didn't initially believe it.
Having said that I'll also say that I like Mr. Kirn's take on things and I like Matt's take on things but podcasts are something that I can only tolerate in short bursts so I'll probably pass.
But thanks for the heads up anyway.
This is fantastic. Kirn is a unique thinker, and I appreciate his writing and his musings on Twitter, especially his “art is the antidote to governmental chaos” attitude. He’s the perfect partner for you in this endeavor. It should be funny and entertaining, and occasionally terrifying.
Outstanding. I was introduced to Mr. Kirn through Substack and his piece linked in Matt’s post - about the bullshit we spend so much time staring at these days - may be the best essay I’ve ever had the privilege of reading. This will be worth way more than $5.00 a month. Looking forward to it.
Please be the antibullshit source.
Great! I love hypocrisy in government and media being lampooned.... haven't seen that word for a long time. Out and out craziness has taken over the western world, not just the media but that's a good start. It's not even 1984; it's Alice in fantastical land.
Perfect timing for me I just cancelled my subscription to common sense and Bari Weiss (useless) but she had a good weekly roundup. So I’m even Steven.
Fantastic news! This should be delicious!
Thanks. Looking forward to it.
Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi, a great combo.
Oh, Matt, didn't you get the memo? The FBI objects to the word "raid" and the media (except you, apparently) have fallen sheeplike into step.
After all, you don't want to offend your main fount of anonymous sources.
Can't wait! I'll happily listen in, but a transcript would be great as well. The use of popular anesthetics over a period of many years has not significantly improved my attention span.