It's a shame that this good research is...

It's a shame that this good research is cluttered with random and needless screeds. We know that you think Gladwell is hypocritical and dangerous, but let the facts tell the story. 
Long read, particularly if you've enjoyed Gladwell's  New Yorker writing.

Malcolm Gladwell Unmasked: A Look Into the Life & Work of America’s Most Successful Propagandist

Gladwell has shilled for Big Tobacco, Pharma and defended Enron-style financial fraud, all while milking a lucrative career as one of America's best-paid corporate speakers. ...