multi source·1h ago·3 sources analyzed
The Onion plans to lease Infowars from Alex Jones
The Onion has reached a new agreement to take over Infowars, pending approval. The satirical site aims to transform the platform into a parody of itself. (sources: npr, theguardian, politico)
ModernAction Briefing
The Onion has announced plans to lease Infowars, a media company owned by Alex Jones. The arrangement follows a court decision that blocked a previous purchase attempt.
- The Onion will pay $81,000 per month to lease Infowars.
- The deal is subject to approval.
- The Onion intends to create a parody version of Infowars.
Why it matters
This development highlights the intersection of satire and media ownership in the context of controversial platforms.
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