Bill Gates Has Given $319 Million to Media Outlets

Matt Taibbi is an investigative journalist and media critic known for his sharp analysis of politics, corporate power, and institutional corruption. He appeared on the podcast to discuss his work covering the intersection of big tech influence, media dynamics, and political narratives, including the documented flow of philanthropic funding from major donors like Bill Gates into news organizations. Taibbi brought his characteristic skepticism and reporting experience to conversations about how financial incentives shape media coverage and public discourse. Joe had him on to explore these complex relationships between wealth, media ownership, and the stories that get told to the public.