This is Gavin Newsom And, This Is Flooding The Zone With Truth Ft. Ben Meiselas of MeidasTouch
Oct 30, 2025
Ben Meiselas, co-founder of the MeidasTouch network and a key voice in progressive media, joins to discuss the power of independent creators over corporate giants. He emphasizes the urgency to 'flood the zone with truth' against disinformation. Ben delves into Trump’s detrimental impact on American farmers and possible ominous trade-offs with China. He also critiques the right's exploitation of tragedy for political gain and the looming threat to democracy posed by the DOJ and potential government shutdown.
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Three Brothers Built Midas From Scratch
- Ben and his two brothers launched Midas Touch in mid-2021 after January 6 and their first viral video.
- Their debut clip “Trump the Snake” hit a million views and convinced them to build a full network.
YouTube As A Primary News Hub
- MeidasTouch built a pro-democracy network by treating YouTube as the primary hub and applying top creator tactics.
- They prioritized listening to viewers and producing frequent, short videos to earn trust and scale fast.
Copy Creator Tactics And Listen Regularly
- Learn from successful creators: use strong thumbnails, short intros, and lead with the top question to hook viewers.
- Read comments and listen to your audience to shape content and build community loyalty.