Mainstream Media - Matt Taibbi Closing Statement
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2023
- Public trust in mainstream media is at an all-time low. Critics point to coverage of COVID-19, the 2020 election, and the Ottawa trucker protest as proof that legacy outlets like the New York Times, The Globe and Mail and CNN can no longer be relied upon to provide unbiased reporting. Activist journalists are using pen and paper to push political agendas while their bosses lean into the profitability of polarization. Mainstream media’s defenders argue that their institutions offer an invaluable public service that alternative outlets are either incapable or uninterested in providing: careful fact-based reporting on important issues and holding the powerful to account. In a brave new world of “fake news” and “drive by” journalism, traditional news organizations are essential to democracy and a bulwark against corruption, misinformation and the private interests of the powerful.
Arguing for motion was the associate editor of The Spectator magazine, Fox News contributor, and bestselling author of The Madness of Crowds, Douglas Murray. He was joined on stage by Substack publishing sensation, former Rolling Stone contributing editor, and investigative journalist, Matt Taibbi
Arguing against the resolution was the internationally acclaimed author, podcaster and veteran New Yorker staff writer, Malcolm Gladwell. His debate partner was Michelle Goldberg, New York Times columnist, MSNBC contributor, former American Prospect senior correspondent and senior writer for The Nation.
The audience voted on this resolution prior to hearing the debate. 48% voted in favour of the resolution, while 52% voted against the resolution.
At the end of the debate, another poll was conducted. 67% voted in favour of the motion, while 33% voted against it, representing a 39% vote gain for the PRO side.
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I knew nothing of Matt before the Twitter files. Since then I have learned so much more. I am thoroughly impressed. So well grounded.
his work on the 2008 bailouts is awesome and worth going back to if the subject interests you
You mean he agrees with your bias.
Check out Glenn Greenwald as well.
His historical reporting record is hard to deny. Matt has been accused of being a Russian Sympathizer and a Rightwing puppet for oligarchs in the US. You decide.
@@bidhrohi12 I've never caught him lying. Have you?
Matt is doing great work.
Anyone who hasn't seen the full debate really should. It was painful and extra cringe to watch Malcolm and Michelle turn themselves inside out to defend the indefensible and then try to use snark and suggestions of racism to stop the bleeding. Important debate to share with others.
They really cornered themselves and showed what desperation will lead to with those straw man arguments.
I didn't know anything about Malcolm Gladwell before that debate, the first impression I get is not impressive
I liked Malcom’s books back in the day but man he was particularly and painfully cringy here!
That was a Malcom Gladwell shaped nail in the coffin for the main stream media. Good riddance.
Matt Taibbi is one of the greatest journalists of his generation. The fact that most Americans are unaware of his work speaks to the denigration and manipulation of the "free press" over the past few decades.
Since the 1996 Telecommunications Act, when Clinton signed off on Republican legislation to allow media to consolidate.
Matt brings facts and sites sources. What a novel idea.
Or he takes hand-fed and hand-picked information from Elon Musk and reports it as truth. What journalist does that? Where's the skepticism?
@@Grizazzle If we're doing, what about isms, Is it better to take the spoon fed narrative of the military industrial complex or is it better to take your cues directly from the CIA? Because that's what you get on CNN, MSNBC, Fox and most nightly news.
As always: "Looking for news in the corporate-media is like looking for love in a brothel.
Not saying it can't happen. Just that it comes at a price."
Free Julian Assange to help restore confidence in the news media and gov't.
No way no one trusts the Maine st media no way .
Love Matt!!!!!!
Keep on pushing Matt, we need more people like you.
Malcolm gladwell is such a tool. Can't believe I read 2 of his books
man this debate was quite something, I went into this as someone who loved both Gladwell and Taibbi and hated Murray, I anticipated siding somewhat with the contra side but in a civil debate with fair points on both sides, I was not prepared for the shit show that ensued on the pro side, I lost all respect for Gladwell in one hour flat
Out of curiosity, why do you dislike Murray? I think he's brilliant!
Malcom Gladwell, was one of the most overrated authors of all time. This man has some serious, deep rooted issues. Good on Douglas and Matt, for fighting the good fight, having been put through a meat grinder, repeatedly, by weak, shameless, poseurs. Many of us, have been fighting the same fight, within our own sphere’s of influence, right there with you.
Or maybe you just disagree with him. Not because he is overrated but because is the opposite of yours. Be honest for once
@@TheDking5 No... Malcolm was insufferable. He even recently made a podcast addressing his poor performance, and the comment section is just a slag-fest of former Malcolm fans.
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I love how you left Michelle Goldberg out of that post. It's almost as though her presence was superfluous.
thank you
Truth and honesty pretty well sums up Matt....conjecture is not a part of his reporting...he doesn't paint himself into a corner....a known is not a known until it's known...✌❤
Absolutely spot on
Brilliant
Why not use video when released? This was released weeks ago without video!
someone at Munk Debates really should not overlook such important details!
Consider requiring videos for future podcasts!
Yep, Guess why Joe Rogan is so popular? Release the full cut.
Because the mainstream media lost and badly.
I wonder why they posted this again. Must be an important message.
The many faces of class warfare......
Brilliant.
We enjoy CGTN The Point-Hub-Heat, RT, Telasur. Antiwar journalists have a voice. Matt luv your work
Just shows that core values and family will not be forgotten, we aren’t stupid…well some of us are unfortunately
think, as we weed out the BS on more "open" platforms such as this, then the cream will rise to the top... Right? Folks like you and Joe Rogan, and people who are NOT afraid to challenge everything, (within reason and relevance) including themselves. Investigative journalism is on the precipice of noticeable resurgence, at great risk to the well-being, and Reputation of these journalist. I feel like they are among the truest patriots of today and tomorrow.
why is it so difficult to find to full debate with video? I can only find clips or audio only on this channel. But other channels have your full video
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People will do anything for money. One of which is lying to people for money.
Taibbi and Murray provided the spear of facts and clear truth upon which the intellectually corrupt and bankrupt Malc and Goldberg could repeatedly impale themselves on. Thanks Taibbi and Murray. Enjoy your retirements Malc and Mich.
Malcolm is affirmative action product!
#MattFTW
The guests body language speaks volumes here. The Cons side are relaxed and loose, while Gladwell looks like a kindergardner in the midst of a temper tantrum.
Imagine being labeled a racist for pursuing a story on a rich white 55 year old cocaine addict who used his father's influence in politics in a currupt way 😂 what the freak does that have to do with me as a black guy? Throw the dude in jail, and pursue his currupt dad while you're at it!
I stopped watching all mainstream media news almost stopped watching TV programs that's been around for years as that also is now being used to push a narrative - from now on its social media or just entertainment.
Malcom Gladwell is such an overrated biased author . Shameful ideologies and attempted smears by himself
So...? The other side proved Matt looks male and white. Case closed.
Matt is mixed race. He is Filipino and Native Hawaiian. I guess Gladwell should have done his research.
Looks like an Asian only event.
Welcome to Toronto
Textbook right wing grift
Matt Taibbi after willing being a useful tool for a man who watches the Superbowl with Rupert Murdock also has a problem with public trust.
Huh?
@@AlexKomnenos Pay no attentionto 3LD. She's off of her meds
What a bunch of nonsense lol.
@@settledown5392 You think Rupert "It's not red or blue, it's green" Murdoch is trustworthy? Wow, not much too good a judge of character, are you? Please correct me if I am wrong.
@@3ld919 Who is talking about Rupert Murdoch? lol. Way to try to change the topic! Taibbi is one of the few journalists with integrity left in western media. And even though it's irrelevant, Murdoch didn't watch the superbowl with with Taibbi, he watched it with Musk. Please take your meds....your embarrassing yourself.
Taibbi not main stream. He is a right wing fascist.
Cite example please. Serious accusation without evidence is the refuge of the meek.
@@BarnabyWild13 You just described what Taibbi does. He has no evidence for his accusations.
@@BarnabyWild13 Did you see the total fail of the GOP House hearings? They had evidence of nothing. In other words, the twitter files are proof of nothing. Your comment describes Taibbi. Did you see the Super Bowl? Musk was in the Murdock box with Murdock sitting next to him. Musk is nothing but a far right wing shill.
In the hearings, there was a GOP House member who was outraged twitter took down a picture of Hunter Biden's dick. GOP Rep. Byron Donalds ranted about it during the hearings. The Biden campaign did ask twitter to take that picture down. The Hearings showed how hollow Taibbi is. He is doing PR for Muck. That is all he is doing.
@@peterstafford4426 too much gasbaggery for me to engage further. Carry on.
@@BarnabyWild13 In other words, you have no actual response. The GOP hearing proved one thing. Twitter was biased towards the right, not the left. The hearings were run by the GOP - and they had nothing. If Taibbi's reporting had any value, they would have used it. They used none of it. They had ex-twitter executives under oath and it led to nothing.
And Musk was sitting next to Murdock at the Super Bowl. Musk does not care if everyone knows he is buddies with Murdock. Musk is Taibbi's only source of info. Taibbi has done nothing but look at internal twitter communications. He never talked to any of the people. And the GOP hearings had those people under oath and got nothing to support their premise. You asked for evidence. I gave it to you.
Don’t put too much of your trust in Matt Taibbi. The guy speaks a lot of truth but he’s done some serious hit pieces himself that were full of shit. He used to be part of the very machine he is now criticizing and he probably still is. Just playing a new role.
You should give an example and cite your sources.
Mother call it out. Or STFU.. Details please..
Example please.
EXAMPLE Pleeeeeeease (in voice of Mona Lisa Saperstein)
Still waiting ??
Eloquent close. Malcolm Gladwell's behavior in this debate is one of the most shameful performances I have ever witnessed in public life. The idiocy of continually returning to the same baseless and disrespectful claim that his opponents are racists, the intellectual laziness of his entire argument, the purposeful smearing and mispronounciation of his opponents name. Utterly loathsome.
The old Marxism 101 rebuttals are so lame, and lazy. Just like Karl Marx himself, lame and lazy !!!
I'm so sorry to see Gladwell so biased . Breaks my heart
Gladwell's bias was not surprising. However, his lack of seriousness and flippant attitude was. This is what happens when people like Gladwell stay inside their echo chambers. They become susceptible to group think and lose any capability to argue their perspectives, and instead rely on ad hominem attacks. So glad the audience saw through it. It gives me hope.
and that's being nice... they must look at the volume of people.... figure that the highest volume of people that go a certain way or probably stupid... and pander to them only...left or right