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Regular news and features by award-winning author and investigative reporter, Matt Taibbi.
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Listen to This Article: The Covid Cover-Up Suffers a Blow in Court
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19 Aug 2026
Narrated Version | Thanks to the U.S. Right to Know, the Defense Intelligence Agency may be forced to explain the Pentagon's stunning "Hypothetical Origin of SARS-CoV-2" documents
No, Jason Arday Wasn't the Media's Fault
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17 Aug 2026
Blaming a suicide on correct reporting unfortunately makes perfect sense in this reality-challenged era.
The Covid Cover-Up Suffers a Blow in Court
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14 Aug 2026
Thanks to the U.S. Right to Know, the Defense Intelligence Agency may be forced to explain the Pentagon's stunning "Hypothetical Origin of SARS-CoV-2" documents
Listen to This Article: Cliché Alert: Return of the "Beer Test"
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13 Aug 2026
Narrated Version | The New York Times reverts to old form, thanks to a blue-party schism.
"Get Lit" August 13, 2026: Stephen Crane's "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets" (Part 2)
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13 Aug 2026
Brad and Matt wrap up their discussion of the Stephen Crane short story. Subscriber-only edition.
Listen to This Article: “Woke 2” Wants a Mulligan for “Woke 1”
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12 Aug 2026
Narrated Version | Gearing for a White House run, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez laughs off "Woke 1" as "a little crazy." On the strategy of losing every political battle in order to win the political war
“Get Lit” Livestream, 4:30 pm ET: On Stephen Crane's "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets."
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12 Aug 2026
A recording from Monday's live video
Cliché Alert: Return of the "Beer Test"
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11 Aug 2026
The New York Times reverts to old form, thanks to a blue-party schism.
“Get Lit” Livestream, 4:30 pm ET: On Stephen Crane's "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets."
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10 Aug 2026
Brad and Matt visit the Bowery.
"Woke 2" Wants a Mulligan for "Woke 1"
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10 Aug 2026
Gearing for a White House run, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez laughs off "Woke 1" as "a little crazy." On the strategy of losing every political battle in order to win the political war
The Ongoing Covid Coverup
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7 Aug 2026
While a dramatic hearing involving Dr. Anthony Fauci garnered headlines, document releases revealed damning exchanges between the Wuhan Institute and U.S. researchers
Links for Livestream, 3 pm ET: The Origins of COVID, Wrapping Up Fauci, and More
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7 Aug 2026
Dr. Matt Bivens and I discuss the case for and against lab origin for Covid, plus a wider look at issues surrounding gain of function, including new worries about AI engineering.
“Get Lit" August 6, 2026: The Finale of Dostoevsky's “Demons” (Part 2)
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6 Aug 2026
Brad and Matt tackle the dramatic ending of "Demons."
Senate Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt; Obtains His Phone
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6 Aug 2026
After Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth, a Senate committee takes action, after obtaining a copy of his phone
“Get Lit” Livestream, 4:30 pm ET: The Finale of Dostoevsky's “Demons” (Part 1)
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4 Aug 2026
A recording from Monday's live video
Listen to This Article: The Fauci Legend Will Not Die!
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4 Aug 2026
Narrated Version | The ferocity of the Covid coverup is a thing to behold.
“Get Lit” Livestream, 4:30 pm ET: The Finale of Dostoevsky's “Demons”
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3 Aug 2026
Brad and Matt bring their discussion of the Russian classic to a close.
Listen to This Article: After Fauci Debacle, Our Idiot Press Circles the Wagons
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2 Aug 2026
Narrated Version | I guess it's true: you can't hate the news media enough.
Editor's Note: Fauci Stories Unlocked
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31 Jul 2026
In response to reader questions about paywalled articles, I've unlocked prior reports.
The Fauci Legend Will Not Die!
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30 Jul 2026
The ferocity of the Covid coverup is a thing to behold.
After Fauci Debacle, Our Idiot Press Circles the Wagons
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30 Jul 2026
I guess it's true: you can't hate the news media enough.
“Get Lit" July 30, 2026: In Dostoyevsky's Demons, a Ridiculous Party Precedes Bloodshed
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30 Jul 2026
Brad and Matt review a crucial scene before the last week of broadcasts about the famous Russian novel about political extremism
Listen to This Article: History's Most Preventable Terror Attack?
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29 Jul 2026
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Commentary on Anthony Fauci Hearing With Dr. Matt Bivens
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29 Jul 2026
Recording | While watching hearings on pandemic origins, Matt Bivens and I review details from Dr. Anthony Fauci's Diaries
Live Now: Commentary on Anthony Fauci Hearing With Dr. Matt Bivens
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29 Jul 2026
While watching hearings on pandemic origins, Matt Bivens and I will also review details from Dr. Anthony Fauci's Diaries
Live Stream: Live Commentary on Anthony Fauci Hearing With Dr. Matt Bivens
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28 Jul 2026
While watching hearings on pandemic origins, Matt Bivens and I will also review details from Dr. Anthony Fauci's Diaries
“Get Lit” Livestream: The Comic Climax of Dostoyevsky's "Demons"
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28 Jul 2026
A storm of misunderstandings fuels official paranoia, followed by real conspiracy (A recording from Monday's live video)
