Smells Like Dead Elephants

Through a mix of incisive commentary and immersive reporting, Matt Taibbi exposes the corruption and incompetence of political leaders in this collection of his "Road Work" columns. With a gonzo approach reminiscent of Hunter S. Thompson, Taibbi infiltrates events like Senator Conrad Burns's birthday party and navigates post-Katrina New Orleans with Sean Penn. He also shares his experiences as an embedded reporter in Iraq and covers notable trials, blending humor with sharp critique to offer a compelling look at contemporary politics.