Note to Readers
Matt Taibbi announced that his newly hired editor, Emily Kopp, and co‑host Walter Kirn have both left the outlet. He cited added administrative duties and stalled projects as reasons for the turnover. Taibbi also said he will pause the "Today’s News" program with Michael Tracey after a recent episode. Going forward, he plans to step back from management and devote more time to writing, apologizing to subscribers for the recent disruption.
"Today's News" Will Be Live Friday at 9:30 A.m. ET
The "Today's News" livestream will air Friday at 9:30 a.m. ET, covering three hot‑button stories. Former FBI Director James Comey has been re‑indicted over a May 2025 Instagram post that displayed seashells forming the number “8647.” The program will also examine the...
The Ford Is Getting Tired
The USS Gerald R. Ford has completed a 296‑day deployment, the longest carrier mission since the Vietnam era, crossing the Atlantic three times and taking part in NATO’s Neptune Strike exercises. The carrier, a $12.8 billion, nuclear‑propelled platform, also provided cover for a head‑of‑state capture...
"Today's News" Livestream at 6:30 P.m. ET
The livestream previewed three breaking stories: a failed U.S.-Iran peace negotiation that triggered a new blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the unexpected defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban—a candidate the Trump administration openly backed through Vice President JD Vance’s campaigning—and...
A Conversation With John Papola
John Papova, creator of the viral "Dad Saves America" video, sat down for a three‑hour conversation with Racket staff about the media’s slide toward propaganda and elitism. He argues that modern journalism schools, which transformed the field from a trade...
"Today's News" Livestream at 6 P.m. ET
Matt Taibbi and Michael launch a live "Today's News" broadcast at 6 p.m. ET, promising a rapid‑fire rundown of top headlines. The show will cover President Trump’s Easter message, the escalating conflict in Iran, the recent rescue of an American pilot,...
Big Tech Reverting to Old Ways?
Empower Oversight sent a letter to four congressional committee chairs accusing Meta, Google and X of blocking ads for the documentary *Shielded by Power*, which profiles IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler. The post links the ad suppression to...
Activism, Uncensored: No Kings in LA
The No Kings protests swept the nation last weekend, with about 3,300 demonstrations, and Los Angeles became a focal point due to its recent anti‑ICE riots and curfew. Reporter Ford Fischer chose LA over other hotspots, noting the city’s combustible atmosphere....
"Today's News" Livestream at 6:30 PM ET
Matt Taibbi and Michael Tracey will host a live stream at 6:30 p.m. ET to dissect the APCO/Labour Together scandal, where a Keir Starmer‑aligned group funded opposition research targeting journalists. The investigation, commissioned by former minister Josh Simons, prompted his resignation...
Listen to This Article: Finally, Good News: Free Speech Wins Big in Court
The episode examines a recent legal victory for free speech: a consent decree in Missouri v. Biden that bars federal agencies, including the CDC and CISA, from pressuring social media platforms to suppress protected speech. It traces the case’s origins...
Will Evicting Blackstone Help Young People Buy Homes?
The U.S. housing market faces a crisis as institutional investors like Blackstone and Vanguard have amassed millions of starter homes, driving up prices for first‑time buyers. President Trump and bipartisan lawmakers are pushing legislation to curb corporate ownership, culminating in...
Livestream, Tonight, 8 PM ET, Monday 3/16: "Today's News" On Iran, FCC, Podcasts V. MSM
The post promotes an 8 PM ET livestream of "Today's News" where host Matt Taibbi and Michael Tracey will dissect a chaotic news week. Topics include FCC chief Brandon Carr’s crackdown on networks with unfavorable Iran coverage, Tucker Carlson’s claim of CIA...