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Hey, sorry the episode is so late, the dang baby is doing sleep regression ah ha ha Oh, you thought regular Real Time was so bad that there's no way there could be more? Well FUCK. YOU. Welcome to Overtime, perhaps television's most inessential extra TV show (the most essential? Extra.) That's right, during Real Time's hiatus I am pulling the Overtime coverage off of the Patreon and into the main feed, and joining me here is genuine expert on Real Time Overtime, Eoin Higgins. He knows stuff about it that I did not! That's... I mean, it's fucked. It's really insane to think that there are people who are like "Did you know this about Bill Maher?" and I of all people respond with "...no?" The specific episodes we watched were episodes 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20 from season 24. None of them were longer than thirteen minutes, and yet they all find at least one way to be deeply irritating. Buy Eoin's book "Owned" Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Higgins, author of the book Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left joins us to discuss his book, the media landscape in 2026, and more. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Owned-Billionaires-Bought-Loudest-Voices/dp/1645030466 Support Eoin: https://eoinhiggins.substack.com/subscribe

How did a once-celebrated critic of Wall Street end up advancing Elon Musk’s “anti-woke” agenda and defending MAGA? This episode retraced the life and career of Matt Taibbi to find out, featuring in-depth perspective from our guest Eoin Higgins . You’ll hear about Taibbi’s early years in Russia, his controversial comments about women, and his rise to prominence as a star writer at Rolling Stone . Then, you’ll hear about pivotal moments in his career that signaled his drift into reactionary politics and appeals to conservative audiences. Taibbi is one of the most successful journalists in the world, and his eagerness to punch left has earned him affection from a host of right-wing reactionaries. This episode of Posting Through It explores how he got there and what his transformation might reveal about today’s media ecosystem. Links for Eoin: Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left Twitter / Bluesky Transition Music: "White Gloves II" by Kahrugabin

In this episode, we talked to journalist Eoin Higgins about his book "Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left" which examines how Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Elon Musk have used their wealth to shape media narratives, especially through journalists Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi. Eoin Higgins: https://x.com/eoinhiggins_?lang=en Eoin's Substack: https://eoinhiggins.substack.com/ Eoin's book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/eoin-higgins/owned/9781645030461/ Become a supporter of the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow

Heads up: this episode is NOT covering the most recent episode of Real Time, that episode will be out next week due to a scheduling error on my part. Instead, you're getting next week's episode this week, which is great because writer Eoin Higgins, the man who had to endure the post-White House Dinner Episode™ is back, and this time he's getting a good look at Classic Maher™. As so often happens, things take a sharp turn STRAIGHT DOWN towards the end of the episode, and neither of us liked it AT ALL. Buy Eoin's book here Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Leave a voice mail for I Hate Bill Maher at 323-KILN-SAP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets for I Hate Bill Maher Live! I'll cut to the chase: It's a current day Real Time recap, and this fucking rube Bill Maher is at maybe his most credulous as he gives his "book report" on having dinner at the White House with Donald Trump. But the episode doesn't just feature that, oh no: there's a one on one with STEVE BANNON, and then an absolutely pathetic and hateful appearance by Piers Morgan, plus another guy who seems broadly okay-to-good, depending on the issue. Now, you're probably like "Surely Will watched this alone; there's no way would he subject another person to this." Well, shows what you know you stupid fuck, you absolute dumb ass. Writer/reporter Eoin Higgins joined me, and he was sent to an alternate reality where everyone in America really cares and is constantly thinking about where Bill Maher is having dinner on any given night, followed by Bill Maher doing even worse with Steve Bannon than he did with Matt Gaetz, and finally whole thing wraps up with a panel where Bill Maher gets his feelings hurt in the first minute, and then does a lot of sulking and makes bitchy comments for awhile before finally snapping out of it so he can talk about how all of the far right's crimes are actually the fault of the left. Also, the kids? They're protesting FOR Hamas. Get Eoin's book "Owned" here . Sign up for his newsletter here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 3 of the Nerd Reich podcast, Gil Duran and journalist Eoin Higgins unpack the growing influence of tech billionaires over modern media. Based on Higgins’ explosive book "Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left," the conversation exposes how figures like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen are not just funding platforms—they're reshaping public discourse and redefining journalism itself. They explore how journalists like Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi shifted toward right-wing platforms, chasing influence and profit amid a changing media ecosystem. From the weaponization of “free speech” to the hypocrisy of Silicon Valley libertarianism, Duran and Higgins confront the dangerous feedback loop between wealth, ideology, and media control. This episode is a deep dive into how billionaires are buying silence, reshaping narratives, and threatening the foundations of democratic discourse. Key Takeaways: Owned reveals how right-wing tech billionaires bought influence and suppressed dissent. The transformations of Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi mirror larger media trends. Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover reshaped global information flow. Peter Thiel’s media investments are strategic tools of influence. “Free speech” is being weaponized to protect reactionary politics. Traditional journalism is being eclipsed by billionaire-funded alternatives. The myth of objectivity is eroding in a hyper-politicized media landscape. The future of journalism is at a crossroads—and public vigilance is critical.

*This is unlocked bonus content from LR, if you are not a patron you are missing these in-depth conversations each week!* Eoin Higgins joins Matt and David to discuss his new book, 'Owned:How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.'Buy the book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/eoin-higgins/owned/9781645030461/

Eoin Higgins is a historian and author who joined the show to discuss his book: “ Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left .” The gang talks in-depth about Glenn Greenwald and some of the other characters featured in Eoin’s book, right-wing billionaires’ attempts to undermine the news industry, and 90s techno. Check out Eoin’s other work: * Twitter / Bluesky * Substack Support the show and get access to weekly bonus episodes: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/PostingThroughIt⁠

Eoin Higgins joins Jordan to talk about Ken Klippenstein’s Twitter ban for publishing the JD Vance dossier on a totally different site. We celebrate Elon’s swift action against the menace, Ken. We also talk about Eric Adams’ indictment for corruption charges and who could replace him if he were to step down.You can preorder Eoin’s book, “Owned,” here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/eoin-higgins/owned/9781645030461/ Our most recent premium episode is available here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-314-fragrance-icon-ft-jake-rockatansky This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe