Right-Wing Media

Media start-up from Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Dave Rubin was secret Russian influence campaign, indictment alleges

The recent news about Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Dave Rubin being involved in a secret Russian influence campaign has left me utterly dumbfounded. The implications of this revelation are far-reaching and put into question the integrity of the entire right-wing media sphere. It’s alarming to think that individuals we may have once trusted for information and commentary could be unwittingly aiding a foreign power in undermining our democracy.

The fact that these influential figures were potentially used as pawns in a larger scheme orchestrated by Russia is a sobering reminder of the dangers of disinformation and hybrid warfare. The mention of AI bot farms and the sophistication of language models only heightens my concern about the evolving landscape of information warfare and propaganda.… Continue reading

Republicans Who Do Not Regularly Watch Fox Are Less Likely to Back Trump

As a Republican who does not regularly watch Fox, I can confirm that my lack of support for Trump aligns with the notion that Republicans who avoid Fox News are less likely to back the former president. It’s no secret that Fox, along with other right-wing media outlets, has a significant impact on shaping the beliefs and opinions of their viewers. The constant stream of pro-Trump propaganda and disinformation perpetuated by these outlets works to create a bubble around their audience, shielding them from differing perspectives and factual information.

The idea that Fox News was created with the intention of providing biased coverage in favor of the administration is not surprising.… Continue reading