Jason Mattera

Jason Mattera is an American journalist, author, and conservative activist known for his confrontational reporting style and undercover video exposés. He gained prominence as the editor of Human Events magazine and through his work as a contributor to various media outlets including Fox News and Hot Air. Mattera has authored several politically-focused books including "Obama Zombies: How the Liberal Machine Brainwashed My Generation" (2010), "Hollywood Hypocrites: The Devastating Truth About Obama's Biggest Backers" (2012), and "Crapitalism: Liberals Who Make Millions Swiping Your Tax Dollars" (2014). His books frequently target what he perceives as liberal hypocrisy and government overreach. His investigative work has included controversial ambush-style interviews with political figures and celebrities, which have garnered both attention and criticism. Notable confrontations included encounters with Vice President Joe Biden, former IRS official Lois Lerner, and Hillary Clinton. Between 2010-2012, Mattera served as the youngest editor-in-chief of Human Events, a conservative political news website and former print publication that was once Ronald Reagan's favorite newspaper. He continues to appear as a commentator on various media platforms and produces content focused on political accountability and government spending.

Readers of Mattera's books tend to split strongly along political lines. Conservative readers praise his direct investigative approach and use of humor to expose political misconduct. Multiple Amazon reviewers highlight his detailed research and documentation in "Crapitalism." One reader noted: "He names names and provides specific examples of corruption." Critics take issue with his confrontational tone and what they describe as partisan attacks. Several Goodreads reviews of "Obama Zombies" criticize his aggressive writing style as "more rant than research." Some readers felt his books lack depth beyond surface-level criticism. Review Ratings: - "Obama Zombies": 3.4/5 on Goodreads (486 ratings), 4.1/5 on Amazon (157 ratings) - "Hollywood Hypocrites": 3.9/5 on Goodreads (201 ratings), 4.3/5 on Amazon (143 ratings) - "Crapitalism": 4.1/5 on Goodreads (168 ratings), 4.5/5 on Amazon (198 ratings) Most negative reviews focus on his writing style rather than factual accuracy. Positive reviews consistently praise his research and documentation.

Obama Zombies: How the Liberal Machine Brainwashed My Generation (2010) An examination of how media and popular culture influenced young voters during the 2008 presidential election.

Hollywood Hypocrites: The Devastating Truth About Obama's Biggest Backers (2012) A critical analysis of political activism among Hollywood celebrities who supported President Obama.

Crapitalism: Liberals Who Make Millions Swiping Your Tax Dollars (2014) An investigation into politicians and businesspeople who profited from government spending and connections.

James O'Keefe founded Project Veritas and specializes in undercover video investigations targeting political figures and organizations. His confrontational style and focus on exposing perceived institutional corruption mirrors Mattera's approach.

Michelle Malkin writes about government overreach and political corruption through books and media appearances. Her work investigating wasteful spending and critiquing mainstream media parallels Mattera's focus areas.

Peter Schweizer investigates political corruption and financial dealings of government officials through detailed research and documentation. His books expose connections between political power and money in ways similar to Mattera's "Crapitalism."

Mark Levin writes about constitutional issues and government expansion with a focus on conservative principles. His critique of liberal policies and media bias aligns with themes in Mattera's books.

Ann Coulter produces political commentary focusing on liberal hypocrisy and media bias through books and television appearances. Her direct confrontational style and focus on exposing double standards matches Mattera's approach to political journalism.