“For every dollar a grandmother in Iowa donates believing she's saving democracy, 98 cents goes to consultants and operational costs. Just pennies reach actual campaigns.”
data4democracy.substack.com/p/the-mother...
03.08.2025 14:37 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by The Chuck ToddCast
How Do Democrats Compete Against Republican-DOMINATED Media? | Chuck Todd Politics Podcast
One of the more thoughtful conversations I’ve had lately about where the doomscroll-poisoned media ecosystem is and where it’s headed, with a side of Epstein, of course - with Chuck Todd, of all media elites! 👇
youtu.be/CHvwzO32HUY?...
31.07.2025 17:56 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
It's notable that Democratic candidates' first campaign stops in 2025 are the fast-growing major progressive YouTube channels - a good place to boost grassroots donations on launch day.
28.07.2025 14:32 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
It's notable that Democratic candidates' first campaign stops in 2025 are the fast-growing major progressive YouTube channels - a good place to boost grassroots donations on launch day.
28.07.2025 14:32 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The most suspicious thing I've ever seen on YouTube
The curious case of Benny Johnson's channel
This is the most suspicious thing I've ever seen on YouTube. What do you think the explanation is? substack.davidpakman.com/p/the-most-s...
26.07.2025 00:30 — 👍 220 🔁 30 💬 29 📌 2
What's weird is that Johnson's videos *did not* receive more views than other top channels last quarter - he received way less total views than MeidasTouch, FOX News, and MSNBC.
That makes me think there was some kind of paid acquisition campaign (or shady behavior) at play
24.07.2025 19:33 — 👍 44 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0
This week's unsolved mystery:
How did right-wing YouTuber Benny Johnson grow by +2.2 million YouTube subscribers in Q2, dwarfing the growth of every other top political channel?
24.07.2025 19:33 — 👍 46 🔁 12 💬 9 📌 2
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🚨 The Top 50 Creator-Model Journalists list is live!
This is the future of independent media. The people you need to be following and supporting. Check out the full list + findings 👉 projectc.biz/top50creator...
24.07.2025 12:30 — 👍 27 🔁 14 💬 4 📌 10
Wild to be named to the inaugural list of "Top 50 Creator-Model Journalists" 🔥🏆 alongside so many writers I read every day.
🔗 Check out the full list here: projectc.biz/top50creator...
24.07.2025 12:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
I interviewed the Jubilee CEO on platforming bigotry
+ Dubai Porta Potty parties, dupe mania, 3-D printed Labubus, Norman culture, Burning Man chaos, AI body dysmorphia, Ring spy drones, MAGA’s fave military influencer, & WaPo's TikTok guy goes solo
"What Jubilee really does is monetize division by producing an endless stream of ragebait and “XYZ gets owned” shortform video clips. Every few months, these clips go viral and those lucky few who haven’t yet learned about Jubilee are forced to confront it." @taylorlorenz.bsky.social
22.07.2025 18:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
the fastest growing political youtube channel is benny johnson's account, he grew more last quarter than the next four highest accounts combined... via @kylewilsontharp.bsky.social
21.07.2025 16:12 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 4 📌 1
his content is basically unwatchable
21.07.2025 15:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
‼️ Chaotic Era, my newsletter about politics & media, just passed 12,000 subscribers, while keeping that open rate insanely high at +70%.
The last 1k subs were kind of a slog, but excited to keep growing. Thanks to the 3,000 of you with a perfect 100% open rate 😉 cc: @beehiiv.com
15.07.2025 14:40 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year
This April, Baltimore saw five homicides.
"This April, Baltimore saw five homicides. That is the fewest of any month since 1970, when the city began tracking monthly homicide numbers."
popular.info/p/the-secret...
16.07.2025 13:56 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
A British tabloid is America’s top news brand on TikTok
New analysis shows some of the biggest news sources on the viral video app
“We’re world class at quickly flooding the zone with captivating content. That approach just happens to be a perfect fit for TikTok, so we’re able to reach this enormous new audience while staying true to the brand.”
www.chaoticera.news/p/a-british-...
16.07.2025 13:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
ICYMI: New Nielsen Gauge data shows broadcast television viewing continues to evaporate, dropping to just 18.5% of TV watchers last month. 👇
15.07.2025 14:54 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
‼️ Chaotic Era, my newsletter about politics & media, just passed 12,000 subscribers, while keeping that open rate insanely high at +70%.
The last 1k subs were kind of a slog, but excited to keep growing. Thanks to the 3,000 of you with a perfect 100% open rate 😉 cc: @beehiiv.com
15.07.2025 14:40 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Here are the top 100 brands & creators that share U.S. news on TikTok with some regularity, ranked by lifetime post likes
14.07.2025 13:29 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
you would be correct!
14.07.2025 13:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Here are the top 100 brands & creators that share U.S. news on TikTok with some regularity, ranked by lifetime post likes
14.07.2025 13:29 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Opinion: Zohran Mamdani is throwing Democrats a lifeline. Will they take it?
The Gen Z staffers behind @KamalaHQ say Democrats can win back voters by embracing digital savvy.
👀 Lots in this week's newsletter, including a guest post from @parkerbutler.bsky.social + Lauren Kapp, Gov. Whitmer defends trans rights on a viral Tiktok show, Zohran's surprisingly old school media mix, + more... 👇
www.chaoticera.news/p/opinion-zo...
01.07.2025 12:57 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 3
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