Independent political news and opinion from a populist perspective. Left-wing populist Krystal Ball (former MSNBC host) and right-wing populist Saagar Enjeti deliver in-depth analysis free from mainstream media constraints.
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Independent Voices
6x Faster
False news reaches 1,500 people six times faster than the truth on social media
Falsehoods
Falsehoods are 70% more likely to be shared than accurate stories — driven by human psychology, not bots
#1 Global Risk
Misinformation & disinformation ranked the top global risk for the second consecutive year
In 2018, researchers at MIT analyzed 126,000 news stories shared by 3 million people and found that false information spreads farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than the truth in every category of information. That statistic — highlighted in the documentary The Social Dilemma — has only become more urgent.
Since then, generative AI has made it cheaper and easier to produce convincing disinformation at scale. Deepfake fraud increased by 1,740% in North America in just one year. Social media platforms have cut content moderation teams while algorithmic amplification has accelerated. The World Economic Forum now ranks misinformation as the number one global risk — for the second year in a row.
Now more than ever, it's important that the news we consume — beyond entertainment — comes from sources committed to accountability and accuracy. What happens globally trickles down to what affects you locally. These are the channels I turn to for signal over noise.
The Channels
18 Sources
News and politics commentary from the populist left. Kyle Kulinski, co-founder of Justice Democrats, delivers sharp political analysis with a focus on policy substance over partisan cheerleading.
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One of the largest online news shows, covering politics, entertainment, and culture through a progressive lens since 2002. Founded by Cenk Uygur, a former attorney and co-founder of Justice Democrats, with co-host and executive producer Ana Kasparian.
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Political commentary spin-off of the I've Had It podcast, delivering daily digestible progressive takes on current events with comedic flair. Jennifer Welch (interior designer, lifelong Democrat) and Pumps Sullivan (former divorce attorney, ex-Republican turned progressive) bring a refreshingly blunt perspective.
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Populist-left media critics holding progressive outlets accountable while platforming independent voices. Self-described as "just two dudes chronicling the apocalypse," they bring sharp leftist media criticism and political commentary.
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Independent investigative journalism on stories ignored by corporate media — corruption, worker exploitation, environmental injustice. Founded by Jordan Chariton, a former Young Turks reporter known for his Flint water crisis coverage, with work featured in The Guardian, VICE News, and The Intercept.
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Progressive political podcast breaking down sociopolitical and cultural news with substantive commentary. Mike Figueredo, an activist and political scientist, brings analytical depth to current events with a focus on progressive policy.
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Independent political commentary and media criticism with comedic elements. David Doel, a Canadian broadcaster, former radio host, and Green Party candidate, focuses on human rights, workers' rights, and exposing media misinformation from all sides.
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Political and social commentary from a socialist perspective, blending reaction content with substantive analysis. Hasan Piker, a Turkish-American Rutgers graduate in political science and former Young Turks contributor, became one of Twitch's most-watched political streamers.
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Progressive political commentary blending humor with analysis. Texas-born Luke Beasley delivers daily political breakdowns through The Luke Beasley Show, making complex political issues accessible and entertaining for a younger audience.
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Amplifying dynamic voices of the progressive movement through 20+ contributors. Anchored by Emmy Award-winning journalist David Shuster (formerly NBC News and MSNBC), the channel delivers daily coverage of key political stories.
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Daily progressive political talk show with interviews, longform conversations, and a hint of irreverence. Sam Seder, a comedian-turned-political commentator, and Emma Vigeland (former Young Turks reporter) broadcast live Monday through Friday.
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One of the most-watched independent progressive programs, featuring daily interviews, debates, and commentary. David Pakman, an American-Argentine host who immigrated to the US at age five, started the show as a college radio program in 2005 and holds an MBA from Bentley University.
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Daily breakdown of the real threats and challenges facing the country and world. John Iadarola, a political pundit with degrees from UConn and UT Austin, delivers an unflinching progressive perspective on the TYT Network.
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Unfiltered political commentary from a combat sports analyst. Luke Thomas, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran (6 years as sergeant), William & Mary graduate, and prominent MMA analyst for SiriusXM and CBS Sports, brings a no-tribalism, no-spin approach to U.S. politics and global affairs.
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NYU Stern professor of marketing and bestselling author Scott Galloway analyzes tech, business, and markets with unfiltered insights and bold predictions. A serial entrepreneur who founded nine companies, he reaches millions weekly with sharp economic and political analysis.
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Daily independent global news hour airing on over 1,400 stations worldwide. Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman (Right Livelihood Award recipient) and Juan González (two-time George Polk Award winner) deliver in-depth interviews free from corporate sponsorship.
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Left-wing politics podcast critiquing Democratic establishment policies and liberal incrementalism. Briahna Joy Gray, a lawyer and former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign and contributing editor at Current Affairs, interviews activists and journalists.
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