Today, Explained RIP OAN
Aug 24, 2022
Justin Baragona, a media reporter for The Daily Beast, offers a fascinating deep dive into the collapse of One America News, a network once buoyed by conspiracy-laden content and strong ties to the MAGA movement. He discusses OAN's initial rise, examining its financial backing from AT&T and its overt support for false voter fraud claims. The conversation also touches on OAN's dwindling viewership and the implications of misinformation, alongside a humorous detour into sustainability and unexpected dinosaur trivia.
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OAN and Parkland Conspiracy
- OAN promoted a conspiracy theory about Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg.
- This was based on unverified information and aimed to attract Trump's attention.
OAN's Origins and AT&T
- OAN was founded by Robert Herring with funding from AT&T.
- AT&T sought a conservative network alternative, making OAN's existence reliant on their support.
Early OAN and Tomi Lahren
- In its early years, OAN featured newsreads and some right-leaning primetime shows.
- Their only notable figure was Tomi Lahren, known for her cultural commentary.