How Thiel, Musk, and Other Tech Billionaires Bought the Liberal Media / Eoin Higgins
This new alliance aims to exploit the failings of traditional journalism and undermine the very idea of an independent and fact-based fourth estate.
Journalist and historian Eoin Higgins, author of the new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left. "The Moment of Truth" with Jeff Dorchen follows the interview.
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Guest
Eoin Higgins
Eoin Higgins is a journalist and historian from New England. His work has appeared in many publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Intercept, The New Republic, The Nation, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), Common Dreams, The Outline, Splinter, Deadspin, and many others. Additionally he writes for Morning Brew’s tech newsletter, IT Brew.