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Right-Wing Media: A Dangerous Spiral into Madness

10/18/2025

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Sohrab Ahmari, editor of UnHerd, describes the right-wing media as a platform for irrationality and harmful fantasies.
He notes that even with populists in power, the online right continues to spiral into madness.
He references Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin case and notes inconsistencies in narratives from Candace Owens.
He argues the rise of influential media figures has created a dangerous environment that undermines democracy and detaches people from political responsibility.

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Story summary

Sohrab Ahmari, editor of UnHerd, describes the right-wing media as a platform for irrationality and harmful fantasies.
He notes that even with populists in power, the online right continues to spiral into madness.
He references Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin case and notes inconsistencies in narratives from Candace Owens.
He argues the rise of influential media figures has created a dangerous environment that undermines democracy and detaches people from political responsibility.