The Prevailing Narrative with Matt Bilinsky Exposing the Online Grifters: The Tactics of Owens, Carlson, Tate, & the Online Grifters - with Nathan Livingstone
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Oct 30, 2025 
Nathan Livingstone, creator of Milk Bar TV and an investigative social media content creator, delves into the deceptive tactics of online right-wing figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. He shares how the COVID lockdowns inspired him to expose their misleading narratives. Nathan discusses the legal battles he's facing from Andrew Tate and reveals how bad-faith skepticism undermines genuine discourse. He highlights the weaponization of misleading evidence and the dangers of social media tribalism, aiming to safeguard truth within the political landscape.
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Origin Story Of Milk Bar TV
- Nathan Livingston started Milk Bar TV after losing his forklift job over vaccine mandates and used his filmmaking skills to make videos critiquing COVID responses.
- His first viral video on Andrew Tate followed Tate's interview with Tucker Carlson and propelled him into exposing online grifters.
Favor Simpler Explanations First
- Be skeptical of sensational explanations and ask if a simpler account fits the facts rather than defaulting to conspiratorial narratives.
- Recognize engagement-driven content often prioritizes clicks over accuracy and adjust trust accordingly.
Engagement Trumps Consistency Online
- People on social media gravitate toward comfort and tribal approval more than truth, which conditions influencers to follow what wins engagement.
- Nathan argues many flips in public positions reflect reward-seeking, not necessarily direct payment from outsiders.