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Infowars Sold: Legacy of Conspiracy Theories Remains

The sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion highlights the impact of conspiracy theories and the challenges of combating misinformation in the digital age.

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PoliticsUs PoliticsDisinformationMediaFar-RightConspiracy

InfowarsThe OnionEverytown For Gun SafetyFree Speech SystemsYoutube

Alex JonesDonald TrumpBarack ObamaA.j. BauerReece PeckJosh OwensWhitney Phillips

What are The Onion's plans for the Infowars platform?: The Onion plans to replace Infowars' disinformation with humor, partnering with Everytown for Gun Safety for advertising.
What was the outcome of the Infowars bankruptcy auction?: Alex Jones' Infowars was acquired by The Onion in a bankruptcy auction, marking a significant shift in the far-right media landscape.
How did Alex Jones build his media empire and influence other far-right figures?: Jones' innovative business model and use of online platforms helped him build a large audience, while also influencing the rise of other far-right voices.
What are the concerns of media researchers regarding the future of right-wing media?: Experts express concern about the continued robustness of right-wing media and the potential for further spread of misinformation.
What is the lasting impact of Alex Jones' activities and how has his influence changed over time?: While platforms like YouTube and Twitter have removed Jones' content, his legacy of promoting conspiracy theories continues to impact the political landscape.

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