Media Matters

The Cruelty Of Megyn Kelly

2.8K views · 7mo ago · 3:59

Megyn Kelly used to be one of Fox News' more respect figureheads. But since leaving network television, she's become increasingly extreme in her rhetoric and right-wing beliefs.

What If The Next DHS Killing Isn't Videotaped?

1.1K views · 9mo ago · 5:12

DHS' killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti were both recorded by bystanders, making it harder for the government to lie about their deaths. But DHS has spent months intentionally lying to cover its the abuses of its agents. So how should news outlets cover DHS statements when the government isn't acting in good faith? Research Abbie Richards explains.

TikTok Sent Me Down An Eating Disorder Rabbit Hole

998 views · 9mo ago · 6:22

Media Matters watches the bullshit so you don't have to.

How America Fell For "Migrant Crime" Bullshit

2.7K views · 1y ago · 12:14

Right-wing media has spent years fear mongering about "migrant crime," pretending that its priority is deporting "the worst first." But now that Trump is deporting immigrants with no criminal history, including children and students, they're sounding a very different tune.

How billionaires created the DEI panic

24K views · 1y ago · 33:29

Conservatives are fearmongering about DEI - diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. But this all sounds so familiar. Before DEI, it was Critical Race Theory. And before that, "wokeism." And before that, "cancel culture." And before that, "political correctness."

Why Election Deniers Love QAnon

4K views · 1y ago · 16:08

The election denial movement is getting a big boost from their allies in the QAnon community -- on everything from "info-sharing" to organizing to recruitment. It's a cursed partnership that's only going to get more intense as conspiracy theories about the 2024 election start to spin out of control.

All The Ways Trump Is Connected To Project 2025

3.3K views · 2y ago · 10:51

Project 2025 is an extreme right-wing blueprint for a potential Trump White House, created by The Heritage Foundation. The proposals suggested in its nearly 900-page policy book, present a major threat to Americans on issues ranging from LGBTQ and civil rights to the integrity of the federal government itself.

How Alex Jones Is Sneaking Back On YouTube

11K views · 2y ago · 13:12

Alex Jones, Andrew Tate, and Nick Fuentes are supposed to be banned from YouTube. But years after having their accounts terminated, they're raking up millions of views by appearing on podcasts, talk shows, and debate channels of more mainstream creators. It's a process called "ban evasion," and it works because creators like Steven Crowder, Tim Pool, Joe Rogan, and Candace Owens are allowed to host banned actors with impunity.

Topics: YouTube's Ban Policy Isn't Working · PBD And Valuetainment · Pearl Davis And Andrew Tate · Tim Pool And Superchats · YouTube's Fake "Ban Evasion" Policy · Steven Crowder And Alex Jones

I Went Undercover At Moms For Liberty

145K views · 2y ago · 14:36

Moms for Liberty wants to depict itself as a grassroots group made up of concerned moms who are worried about their children's education. In reality, they're a GOP astroturf group that has repeatedly peddled the "groomer" myth along with a host of other extreme positions. And to prove it, we went undercover at their conference in Philadelphia.

How The Media Screws Over Unions

5.9K views · 2y ago · 8:02

Workers across the country are unionizing and striking for better working conditions. But if you're watching corporate news coverage, you're probably getting a pretty skewed perspective of what these labor movements are all about.

Why TikTok Is Becoming A Conspiracy Playground

39K views · 2y ago · 11:55

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QAnon's New "Undercover" Strategy

68K views · 2y ago · 8:53

"There is no QAnon. QAnon doesn't exist." It's a bizarre talking point that's being used by QAnon leaders and political candidates. And it's part of a larger strategy being used by QAnon followers -- hiding their extreme and conspiratorial beliefs in order to avoid scrutiny by media outlets on the campaign trail.

The Daily Wire’s Obsession With Violence

50K views · 2y ago · 9:25

The Daily Wire has been calling for the arrest and murder of its political opponents -- especially the LGBTQ community, which it accuses of "grooming" children for sexual exploitation. That bloodlust isn't random -- it's an example of "stochastic terrorism," a process of dehumanizing marginalized groups in order to encourage violence against them. And we've already seen this kind of rhetoric result in violence before.

"Power Slap" Is A Far-Right Gateway

25K views · 2y ago · 6:59

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Russell Brand And The Conspiracy Grift

218K views · 2y ago · 17:44

Russell Brand was once considered a "hero of the left," criticizing Fox News and corporate media for their sensational and fear-driven coverage. Now, he's gone full conspiracy theorist, buddying up with the same right-wingers he used to criticize. His evolution is a great example of "grift drift" -- how so-called "free thinkers" get pulled towards extremism in order to get views and make money.