Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History Summary
Matt Taibbi

Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History Summary

"Griftopia" by Matt Taibbi is a detailed account of the causes behind the recent financial collapse that helped to bring down America's economy. The book begins in 2008 at the Republican convention when Matt Taibbi, a reporter for the Rolling Stone, was covering the campaign. He and the other reporters were breathing a sigh of relief that finally things had settled down after the bitter 18-month long Republican primary season. No one...

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