Matt Taibbi

Matt Taibbi is an American journalist, author, and podcaster known for reporting on finance, media, politics, and sports.

Matt Taibbi is an American journalist, author, and podcaster known for reporting on finance, media, politics, and sports. He was a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and is the publisher of Racket News, formerly TK News, on Substack. His work has included coverage of the 2008 financial crisis, presidential campaigns, and media and free-speech controversies.

Early life and education

Taibbi was born in 1970 and later studied at Bard College. Before returning to the United States, he spent years living and working in the former Soviet Union, including as a journalist.

Career

He worked as a journalist in Russia and then in the United States, including at The New York Press, Rolling Stone, and other outlets. His reporting covered presidential campaigns, Wall Street, criminal justice, and media institutions.

Books and publishing

Taibbi has written multiple books of journalism and commentary, several of which became bestsellers. He later shifted toward independent publishing through a Substack-based newsletter and related platform.

Public profile

Taibbi became a prominent public commentator through magazine writing, television appearances, podcasts, and high-profile investigations such as the Twitter Files. He is also known for criticism of media practices and government power.