Letters from an American  cover image

November 14, 2024

Letters from an American

00:00

The Onion's Acquisition of InfoWars: A Satirical Response to Misinformation

This chapter explores the acquisition of InfoWars by The Onion in the aftermath of Alex Jones' legal challenges, particularly concerning his defamation related to the Sandy Hook shooting. It highlights The Onion's intention to repurpose the platform to satirize Jones while promoting gun safety and addressing the larger issue of misinformation in media.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app