digital-investigative website/newsletter/podcast Founded 2023
Independent newsroom launched by former Vice Motherboard editors reporting on technology, hacking, and digital culture.
Reach: Subscription-supported newsroom distributing investigations through newsletters, podcasts, and syndication partnerships
404media.comember newsletterspodcasts +1 more
television-newsmagazine CBS Founded 1968
Long-running investigative news program known for in-depth reporting and high-profile political interviews
Reach: 7-10 million weekly viewers
CBS.comParamount+YouTube
broadcast-television television/online Founded 1943
Major broadcast television network owned by Disney, featuring news programming and late-night entertainment
Reach: 5-6 million nightly news viewers
abc.comABC News appstreaming platforms
broadcast-network television/digital Founded 1945
Major American broadcast news division providing national and international coverage across multiple platforms
Reach: 8-10 million nightly viewers
ABC News LiveABCNews.comHulu
digital-news digital-wire/syndication Founded 1846
Wire service providing baseline facts and election calls; foundational to platform news feeds and alerts.
Reach: 1,700 newspaper and broadcaster subscribers worldwide
apnews.comAP News appsocial media presence +1 more
podcast-network podcast/streaming Founded 2021
Independent political news and commentary show bridging populist perspectives across traditional political divides.
Reach: 1 million YouTube subscribers, #1 political podcast
breakingpoints.comYouTube channelpodcast platforms +1 more
digital-news website Founded 2007
Digital news outlet that became influential in populist politics and Trump movement
Reach: 25+ million monthly visitors at peak
breitbart.comsocial mediaradio
digital-video-network social-first video Founded 2016
Global short-form video publisher focused on news, culture, and civic issues optimized for mobile platforms.
Reach: Over 2 billion monthly video views across global editions
https://brut.mediaYouTube channelSnapchat Discover +2 more
broadcast-network television/digital Founded 1927
National news division of CBS delivering broadcast, streaming, and digital political coverage
Reach: 90+ million U.S. households
CBSCBS News StreamingCBSNews.com
satirical-digital-media website Founded 2014
Satirical website parodying viral content farms and social media engagement tactics
Reach: Millions of monthly views across website and social feeds
ClickHole.comYouTubeFacebook +1 more
cable-news cable-television/digital Founded 1980
Major cable news network and digital publisher shaping mainstream political narratives and agenda-setting online.
Reach: 13.7 million daily digital users, 1.1 million prime-time viewers
cnn.comCNN appstreaming platforms +2 more
documentary-film documentary Founded 2020
Documentary film examining algorithmic discrimination through the work of Joy Buolamwini and allied advocates
Reach: Premiered at Sundance and distributed on Netflix and PBS
netflixpbsofficial-website
cable-network television/digital Founded 1991
Comedy network that became influential platform for political satire and commentary
Reach: 80+ million U.S. households
ComedyCentral.comComedy Central appParamount+ +1 more
digital-news digital-first Founded 1995
Pioneering news aggregator that revolutionized online political discourse and demonstrated the influence potential of link-based journalism.
Reach: 40 million monthly visits
drudgereport.comemail newsletter
cable-news television/online Founded 1996
Cable news network that pioneered opinion-driven news coverage and became dominant in cable ratings
Reach: 2.5 million primetime viewers
foxnews.comYouTubestreaming apps
podcast podcast/YouTube Founded 2021
Interview podcast hosted by Bari Weiss featuring conversations on culture, politics, and free speech
Reach: Top 50 on Apple Podcasts politics chart
spotifyapple-podcastsYouTube
digital-news digital-first Founded 2005
Digital news outlet that pioneered the blog-to-newsroom model, combining professional journalism with blogger contributions.
Reach: 110 million monthly visitors globally
huffpost.comHuffPost appsocial media presence +1 more
alternative-media website/radio/streaming Founded 1999
Conspiracy-focused media operation that influenced alternative media landscape before facing legal consequences
Reach: 10+ million monthly visitors at peak
banned from major platformsproprietary streaming
digital-media video/newsletter/social Founded 2020
Pro-democracy media organization evolved from the MeidasTouch political action committee into a multi-platform news network
Reach: 5.4M YouTube subscribers, 2.5M TikTok followers, 822k Meidas+ newsletter subscribers
meidastouch.comMeidasTouch YouTube channelMeidasTouch TikTok +1 more
newsletter substack/video Founded 2025
Subscriber community where Adam Mockler extends his field reporting into long-form explainers, video briefings, and collaborations
Reach: 39k+ subscribers
adammockler.comMockler HQ podcast feedEmbedded YouTube videos
cable-news television/online Founded 1996
Cable news network that positioned itself as progressive alternative in cable news landscape
Reach: 1.2 million primetime viewers
msnbc.comPeacock streamingYouTube
cable-network television/digital Founded 1981
Music and youth culture network that shaped political engagement for multiple generations
Reach: 70+ million U.S. households
MTV.comMTV appYouTube +1 more
cable-news television/streaming/digital Founded 1998
Cable news network that experienced significant growth during 2020 election disputes and positioned itself as an alternative to mainstream news coverage.
Reach: 319,000 average weekly viewers (2024)
newsmax.comNewsmax appstreaming platforms +2 more
broadcast-television television/online Founded 1996
American media company operating local television stations and national cable news network NewsNation.
Reach: 39% of U.S. TV households through 200+ stations
nexstar.tvNewsNation applocal station websites
cable-network television/digital Founded 1979
Children's network that shapes young Americans' early media experiences and cultural values
Reach: 80+ million U.S. households
Nick.comNick Jr.Paramount+ +1 more
digital-news website/community Founded 2020
Companion site to The Babylon Bee that aggregates unusual real-world stories with commentary and member forums.
notthebee.compodcastsemail newsletters +1 more
cable-news cable-television/digital Founded 2013
Cable news network launched in 2013 that gained prominence for pro-Trump coverage and election-related reporting.
Reach: Peak estimated 150,000-500,000 viewers (company claims)
oann.comOANN appstreaming platforms
podcast podcast/YouTube Founded 2018
Weekly technology and business podcast that dissects platform power, corporate accountability, and political implications of the digital economy.
Reach: Top business podcast on Apple Podcasts
vox.com/pivotpodcast platformsYouTube clips
podcast podcast/YouTube Founded 2017
Political podcast by former Obama staffers that mobilized progressive activism and voter engagement
Reach: 1.5+ million listeners per episode
Crooked Media networkYouTubelive events
digital-news digital-first Founded 2007
Digital-first newsroom focused on U.S. politics, policy, and insider coverage; highly influential in Beltway discourse.
Reach: 26 million unique monthly visitors
politico.comPOLITICO appPOLITICO Pro subscription service +1 more
fact-checking website Founded 2007
Fact-checking newsroom launched by the Tampa Bay Times and Poynter Institute that rates statements from U.S. political figures
Reach: Millions of monthly readers with syndication across local news partners
politifact.comTruth-O-Meter email newsletterssyndication partnerships +1 more
digital-news digital-first Founded 2009
Digital education platform producing short-form videos on political and cultural topics with significant online reach.
Reach: Over 6 billion total video views across platforms
prageru.comPragerU appYouTube channel +1 more
digital-news digital-first Founded 2008
Nonprofit investigative newsroom pioneering data-driven accountability journalism that drives policy changes and platform partnerships.
Reach: 150 million annual readers across partner publications
propublica.orgProPublica appsocial media presence +2 more
digital-news website/podcasts/events Founded 2014
Technology news brand focused on the political consequences of Silicon Valley business decisions, known for accountability reporting and the Code Conference.
Reach: Global readership through Vox Media distribution
recode.netvox.compodcast network +1 more
digital-news digital-first/wire-service Founded 1851
Global wire service providing breaking news and financial reporting that shapes political discourse across digital platforms and traditional media.
Reach: 2,500 journalists worldwide serving 1,000+ news organizations
reuters.comReuters appsocial media presence +1 more
digital-news social media/newsletter Founded 2020
Gen Z-focused news brand delivering concise, nonpartisan summaries through Instagram, newsletters, and mobile experiences.
Reach: 1.7 million+ combined social followers and newsletter subscribers
rocanews.comInstagram @rocanewsThe Current daily newsletter +1 more
premium-cable cable/streaming Founded 1976
Premium cable and streaming network known for prestige dramas with political themes
Reach: 25+ million subscribers
Showtime.comParamount+Showtime Anytime app
broadcast-television television/online Founded 1971
American telecommunications company operating local television stations with centralized political programming.
Reach: 38% of U.S. TV households through 185+ stations
sbgi.netlocal station websitesSTIRR streaming app
fact-checking website Founded 1994
Fact-checking outlet that grew from cataloging urban legends into a newsroom targeting viral political misinformation
Reach: 20+ million monthly visits at peak election cycles
snopes.comemail newsletterssocial media feeds
animated-series Comedy Central Founded 1997
Satirical animated series providing provocative political commentary through irreverent humor
Reach: 1-2 million viewers per episode
SouthParkStudios.comComedy CentralParamount+ +1 more
digital-culture-magazine website Founded 1993
Arts and culture publication covering entertainment with analytical reviews and industry reporting
Reach: Millions of monthly readers across website, podcasts, and social media
AVClub.comYouTubeFacebook +1 more
digital-podcast youtube/podcast Founded 2023
Daily political news and debate clips hosted by Adam Mockler that blend on-the-ground reporting with reaction segments.
Reach: 556+ episodes in YouTube podcast feed; individual videos frequently surpass 100k views
YouTube podcast playlistMockler HQ Substack podcast hubadammockler.com
magazine digital-first Founded 1857
Ideas-driven magazine whose longform reporting and essays steer elite discourse across parties.
Reach: 11 million monthly unique visitors online
theatlantic.comThe Atlantic appsocial media presence +1 more
satire-news website/social-media Founded 2016
Satirical news site that built a large online audience by parodying religion and politics.
babylonbee.compodcast networkYouTube channel +1 more
television/streaming Comedy Central/Paramount+ Founded 1996
Satirical news show that shaped political discourse through comedy for multiple generations
Reach: 400,000+ nightly viewers, millions online
Comedy Central websiteYouTubesocial media clips
digital-media-company website/streaming/podcast Founded 2015
Digital media company that built subscription-based alternative media ecosystem
Reach: 100+ million monthly views
dailywire.comDailyWire+podcast network
independent-newsroom newsletter/podcast/events Founded 2022
Independent media company created by Bari Weiss to host heterodox journalism and live forums
Reach: 400k+ newsletter subscribers
thefp.comHonestly podcastYouTube
digital-news digital-first Founded 2014
Digital-native investigative outlet focused on surveillance, national security, and civil liberties reporting.
Reach: 8 million monthly website visitors
theintercept.commobile appnewsletter +2 more
podcast Spotify/YouTube Founded 2009
Long-form podcast that became influential platform for political discourse and controversial discussions
Reach: 11+ million listeners per episode
Spotify exclusiveYouTube clips
newspaper/digital print/website/apps Founded 1851
Traditional newspaper that successfully transformed into digital subscription powerhouse while maintaining journalistic influence
Reach: 10+ million digital subscribers
nytimes.comNYT apppodcast network
satirical-news website Founded 1988
Digital satire outlet parodying journalism and political communication with deadpan news-style coverage
Reach: Tens of millions of monthly impressions across web and social platforms
TheOnion.comYouTubeFacebook +1 more
print-newspaper print/digital Founded 1889
National newspaper with influential business and political reporting that shapes elite discourse and policy debates.
Reach: 2.8 million print and digital subscribers
wsj.comWSJ appsocial media presence
newspaper/digital print/website/apps Founded 1877
Capital newspaper that became digital powerhouse under tech ownership before facing turmoil
Reach: 3+ million digital subscribers
washingtonpost.comappspodcast network
online-news YouTube/website Founded 2002
Progressive online news network that pioneered YouTube-based political commentary
Reach: 5+ million YouTube subscribers
TYT NetworkYouTubestreaming apps
television-newsmagazine ABC Founded 1981
Sunday morning political talk show providing platform for high-level political interviews and policy discussions
Reach: 2-3 million weekly viewers
ABC NewsHuluABC.com +1 more
independent-media website/Twitter/streaming Founded 2023
Independent media venture launched after Fox News departure, distributed primarily through X/Twitter
Reach: 200+ million views per episode on X
tuckercarlson.comX/TwitterRumble
digital-news digital-first Founded 2013
Digital-native video journalism brand that pioneered millennial-focused political coverage and immersive documentary reporting online.
Reach: 100 million monthly video views at peak
vice.comVICE News appYouTube channel +2 more
digital-news digital-first Founded 2014
Digital explanatory journalism outlet focused on policy analysis and political context through card-style explainers and video content.
Reach: 25 million monthly website visitors
vox.comYouTube channelpodcast network +1 more
