Topic: Alt Media

The term alt-right has largely disappeared from mainstream media discourse, replaced by the descriptor far-right. This shift in terminology reflects a broader change in how alternative media formats are categorized. Current media trends favor debate-style interactions and mutual interviewing among content creators.

The concept of "controlled opportunists" is introduced to describe alternative media figures who capitalize on public outrage, often steered by intelligence service leaks. These figures, including names like Dan Bongino and Candace Owens, are distinguished from "controlled opposition." The segment references David Icke's term "MAMS" (Mainstream Alternative Media) to describe those who only go "so far and no further" in their investigations.

Taylor Swift launches "The Swift Life," a dedicated social media platform for her fans. The hosts discuss the potential for the app to splinter the dominance of Silicon Valley tech giants and reference the "alt-right" controversy surrounding Swift's refusal to denounce Donald Trump.

The media's attempt to link Taylor Swift to "alt-right" or "Aryan" imagery is discussed. A recent incident where Swift was booed at a friend's wedding for using blankets to hide from paparazzi is analyzed; the hosts suggest the media misrepresented the reason for the booing to fit a "douchebag" narrative.

The New York Times published a lengthy article about conservative commentator Tomi Lahren following her interview with Trevor Noah. The hosts characterize the piece as a "hit piece" designed to link Lahren to white nationalism and the alt-right through innuendo. They highlight Lahren's massive social media following as a primary reason for the mainstream media's hostility.