{"title":"Matt Taibbi","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of Matt Taibbi, a renowned journalist and author known for his incisive analysis of modern politics and society. With a style that is both engaging and informative, Taibbi delves deep into the complexities of current affairs, offering readers a unique perspective on the world's most pressing issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHate, Inc.\u003c\/em\u003e, Taibbi explores how the media landscape has evolved into a source of division and anger, unpacking the intricacies of the modern news cycle and its effects on public discourse. His sharp wit and detailed research provide a comprehensive look at the business model behind today's sensationalist journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, \u003cem\u003eThe Business Secrets of Drug Dealing\u003c\/em\u003e blends memoir and political commentary, inviting readers into a gripping narrative that unveils the hidden dynamics of illegal trade and the societal factors that perpetuate it. It's a provocative exploration that challenges preconceived notions and sheds light on the less visible aspects of the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatt Taibbi's books are essential reading for anyone interested in Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs, as well as those who appreciate deeply researched Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. His works not only inform but also encourage critical thinking, making them valuable additions to any reader's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-business-secrets-of-drug-dealing-by-matt-taibbi-9781682194065","title":"The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn real life, there is a person like \"Anonymous\", who, for the sake of this story, I'll call Huey Carmichael. I was friends with this person for a while before I learned about his other life. The real Huey knows more than a thing or two about the weed business. He keeps rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Business Secrets of Drug Dealing\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a hyper-observant, politically-minded, but humorously pragmatic weed dealer who has spent a working life compiling rules for how to a) make money and b) avoid prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach rule shapes a chapter of this fast-paced outlaw tale, all delivered in Huey's deliciously trenchant argot. 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Taibbi, who has spent much of his career covering elections in which this kind of manipulative activity is most egregious, provides a rich taxonomic survey of American political journalism's dirty tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a 2020 election season that proved to be a Great Giza Pyramid Complex of invective and digital ugliness, \u003cem\u003eHate, Inc.\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable antidote to the hidden poisons dished up by those we rely on to tell us what is happening in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849236402412,"sku":"9781682194072","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25729783482786.jpg?v=1759029617"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/matt-taibbi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}