First, the good news: The Onion bought Infowars. We’re fucking thrilled about this. Congrats to our pals over there, who will do magnificent things with a nascent right-wing media empire that peddled harmful conspiracy theories at the expense of grieving parents. And gang, I’ve never been more happy to lose. (Please shut up with any […]
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How Austin Became a Haven for ‘Bro Saviors’ Like Alex Jones and Elon Musk
(Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from Alex Hannaford’s book “Lost in Austin: The Evolution of an American City.” It’s an exploration of the profound movements that have shaped Austin — charting the shifts within its vibrant music scene, the impact of rapid urbanization, and the challenges of gentrification — ultimately questioning what Austin’s transformation […]
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Tell Alex Jones to Eat Shit: Let’s Buy Infowars
Howdy! I’m the publisher at The Barbed Wire. If you’re new to our site, we’re a next-generation digital media property absolutely obsessed with all-things Texas. If you’re returning after reading our kick-ass coverage of tiny lizards, Russian wrestlers, video games, and civil rights, we’re glad to have you back. We’d like your help to make […]
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Infowars is Headed to Alex Jones’ Ancestral Homeland: The Trash
Great news! Alex Jones’ shitty media empire could be dead soon! The former Austin public access TV host may finally be suffering some consequences for his disgusting lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting being fake, which led to grieving parents being harassed for years by Jones’ followers. (One desecrated a child’s grave, and […]