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TV shows, online shows, podcasts, and newspapers shaping political discourse

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ABC

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

Associated Press

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

Breaking Points

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

Breitbart News

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

CNN

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

Drudge Report

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

Fox News

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

HuffPost

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

InfoWars

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

MSNBC

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

Newsmax

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

One America News Network

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

Pod Save America

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

Politico

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

PragerU

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

ProPublica

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

Reuters

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

The Atlantic

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

The Daily Show

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

The Daily Wire

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

The Intercept

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

The Joe Rogan Experience

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

The New York Times

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

The Wall Street Journal

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

The Washington Post

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

The Young Turks

online-news YouTube/website Founded 2002

Progressive online news network that pioneered YouTube-based political commentary

Reach: 5+ million YouTube subscribers
TYT NetworkYouTubestreaming apps

Tucker Carlson Network

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

VICE News

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

Vox

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