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After a long search I’m teaming up with fellow Substacker Brad Pearce to launch Get Lit, a show that hopes to scratch the same itch as the book segments from America This Week, except books will be the whole program. www.racket.news

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After the Fourth of July Weekend, Brad and Matt reflect on the plot of “Demons,” now gaining steam

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Matt Taibbi
Host of Get Lit; frequent primary presenter; drives literary analysis and political commentary.
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Co-host; provides cultural context and counterpoints to literature-driven analysis.

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3.5 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
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    You backed Trump and started a war. Then you ran Matt!

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The banter between hosts is energetic and engaging, with strong, clearly opinionated takes.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous literary approach paired with timely political insight.
Guests are not required; the full discussion relies on close readings and contemporary parallels.
Some episodes skew provocative, inviting debate around current events and cultural trends.

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Two hosts engage in dense literary critique and cultural commentary, applying classic novels and philosophy to contemporary politics, media, and social dynamics. Episodes blend close readings with sharp takes on current events, Power, and public discourse, often broadening into historical context and pop culture references. Notable strengths include a studio conversation style that is deeply opinionated yet analytically precise, and a willingness to connect literature to today's information ecosystem. The format tends to be spoiler-free on guests, with engaging banter and occasional livestreams teased for future readings.

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