Looking at quote posts, I was surprised to not see more of this sentiment. It *could* be that I somehow missed the rise of a left-wing media empire taking in ~$15B a year. Such claims of importance ring hollow when self-proclaimed. If one is really that influential, other people say it for them.
Well said. I can't claim to be tuned in to everything, but it seems strange that a group and podcast I've never heard anyone mention is suddenly being touted as the Next Big Thing by groups and organizations whose interests align with big money.
Right. There are plenty of podcasts and media producers I have heard a ton about, despite never listening to them, and having no interest in listening to. But they are influential enough that their work can't help but be referenced by the sources I do respect and follow. This ain't one of them.
And it's not even a judgement based on approval/disapproval of what they are saying. Even if I don't want to listen to them, there are plenty of shows/channels whose professed beliefs and goals are at least in partial alignment with mine. And ones I despise as well, but I know who their audience is.