I've been looking for a place to comment this where someone who might care would see it, so I may as well.... I've been going back and listening to the start of the podcast again. Long time listener (and wonk). I was struck by how much of a prelude to January 6 everything already is at Trump's inauguration (which was around where the show started). You guys were already commenting about how Alex thinks that all these cops are secretly on their side, and.... I just wanted to say... The whole right wing worked themselves into a shoot over the entire course of Trump's presidency. They convinced themselves that the cops were secretly going to stan for their insurrection, and couldn't handle the cognitive dissonance AT ALL that in order to have their insurrection they were going to have to attack some cops. That's a very interesting line of thought about just how high on their own bullshit they are. That they could do that, and then pivot after, also just shows how utterly *bankrupt* their convictions are. It's honestly just so fascinating. I mean it's one thing to see it in action, but it's another to look back a whole *four years* and see the seeds of the idea playing out so starkly.
All of you who are posting that you've been looking for a place to talk infowars/knowledge fight should just come to the subreddit. reddit.com/r/knowledgefight
Not sure where to comment this but wow....so quick story. I used to listen to info wars 2013-15, stopped when I realized it's all about selling his stuff and religion. Really woke up when I started listening to Skeptics guide to the universe...then on a random episode two lovely guys were interviewed...I've been listening to only knowledge fight back catalog and all of 2023s episode since. I'm so happy to found this and love what you all are doing. Can't wait to see what the future holds for all you wonks
l watched Alex briefly in the early oughts around the time of the covert incursion into Bohemian Grove. l thought he was funny, a comedian, l thought. However, it soon became boring and l lost interest. My husband continued to follow him into the time when he started selling storage food, water filters and anti-radiation tincture.
l rediscovered Alex World via Dan and Jordan after hearing them guest on another podcast. Now l’m hooked on Dan’s sticks-to-the-ribs style of social commentary steeped in humor.
Do you know if Alex reported the crypto donations he received April and May 2022 to the bankruptcy court?
If he didn't, I can easily walk any attorney through the blockchain transactions showing nearly $8 million worth of BTC leaving Infowars' public wallet in May 2022.
I find it hard to believe he doesn't have money to pay the families given his recent spending.
But he would have $8 million more to give to the families today if he had properly reported his crypto assets to bankruptcy court.
Also (maybe) worth noting that I see the 95% figure thrown around a lot in these denialist circles, although it’s usually the inverse, in the context of “only 5% of the Jews died that they claim”
Idk what it is about that number, and it’s probably nothing, but I found it interesting.
This is very well written. It is really great to see observers like Dan start to peel back to onion on Australia's incipient Nazi scene. While operating behind the scenes for decades, media like InfoWars along with local political groups like the UAP and One Nation have emboldened them to operate openly.
There was a literal Nazi March in Oz yesterday and the cops said there was nothing they could do. Both Nazis and the trump cult are big DownUnder. CPAC and TPUSA are all using Oz as their latest playground/grift.
I know. It was literally in my hometown. I've been shocked, if not surprised, at their growing influence. I've had to pull stickers off my quiet suburban neighbourhood light poles that proclaimed that 'Multiculturalism is a disease' and to 'Protect the white race'.
I respect all the work that went into this article and can't wait to see what else you have for us, Dan! If anyone can ruin AJ's legacy, it is you! And godspeed.
Also if you wanted to confirm AJ's antisemitism through his bookings you could also just remember Nick Fuentes is on I/W all the dang time.
Thank you for all you do, Dan. You are an incredible source of information and entertainment. I treasure your podcast above all other podcasts, and now this feels like bonus content. Never stop doing what you're doing!
This is the content I’ve been dying for! Looking forward to reading more. You can really learn a lot about a person by the company they keep, and this article illustrates that well.
I've been looking for a place to comment this where someone who might care would see it, so I may as well.... I've been going back and listening to the start of the podcast again. Long time listener (and wonk). I was struck by how much of a prelude to January 6 everything already is at Trump's inauguration (which was around where the show started). You guys were already commenting about how Alex thinks that all these cops are secretly on their side, and.... I just wanted to say... The whole right wing worked themselves into a shoot over the entire course of Trump's presidency. They convinced themselves that the cops were secretly going to stan for their insurrection, and couldn't handle the cognitive dissonance AT ALL that in order to have their insurrection they were going to have to attack some cops. That's a very interesting line of thought about just how high on their own bullshit they are. That they could do that, and then pivot after, also just shows how utterly *bankrupt* their convictions are. It's honestly just so fascinating. I mean it's one thing to see it in action, but it's another to look back a whole *four years* and see the seeds of the idea playing out so starkly.
You won me over to your side when you said they "worked themselves into a shoot"
A chance to add written Dan content to all the audio Dan content I get every week? Sign me up!
I unconsciously read it in Dan's voice and cadence.
Lol me too. I thought it was just me.
All of you who are posting that you've been looking for a place to talk infowars/knowledge fight should just come to the subreddit. reddit.com/r/knowledgefight
Not sure where to comment this but wow....so quick story. I used to listen to info wars 2013-15, stopped when I realized it's all about selling his stuff and religion. Really woke up when I started listening to Skeptics guide to the universe...then on a random episode two lovely guys were interviewed...I've been listening to only knowledge fight back catalog and all of 2023s episode since. I'm so happy to found this and love what you all are doing. Can't wait to see what the future holds for all you wonks
l watched Alex briefly in the early oughts around the time of the covert incursion into Bohemian Grove. l thought he was funny, a comedian, l thought. However, it soon became boring and l lost interest. My husband continued to follow him into the time when he started selling storage food, water filters and anti-radiation tincture.
l rediscovered Alex World via Dan and Jordan after hearing them guest on another podcast. Now l’m hooked on Dan’s sticks-to-the-ribs style of social commentary steeped in humor.
I'm so excited to see where this goes.
Amazing opening article Dan.
*GET EM!*
Dan love to see the stackies!
Do you know if Alex reported the crypto donations he received April and May 2022 to the bankruptcy court?
If he didn't, I can easily walk any attorney through the blockchain transactions showing nearly $8 million worth of BTC leaving Infowars' public wallet in May 2022.
I find it hard to believe he doesn't have money to pay the families given his recent spending.
But he would have $8 million more to give to the families today if he had properly reported his crypto assets to bankruptcy court.
Thanks Dan.
Just one more in a long list of examples of Holocaust denial being a feature rather than a bug in the IW landscape
Also (maybe) worth noting that I see the 95% figure thrown around a lot in these denialist circles, although it’s usually the inverse, in the context of “only 5% of the Jews died that they claim”
Idk what it is about that number, and it’s probably nothing, but I found it interesting.
We love you Dan! Now I have a new way of parasocially stalking you that doesn’t involve Twitter.
Nice one, Dan! I’m excited for longform essays about REVILO P OLIVER and the JBS.
This is very well written. It is really great to see observers like Dan start to peel back to onion on Australia's incipient Nazi scene. While operating behind the scenes for decades, media like InfoWars along with local political groups like the UAP and One Nation have emboldened them to operate openly.
There was a literal Nazi March in Oz yesterday and the cops said there was nothing they could do. Both Nazis and the trump cult are big DownUnder. CPAC and TPUSA are all using Oz as their latest playground/grift.
I know. It was literally in my hometown. I've been shocked, if not surprised, at their growing influence. I've had to pull stickers off my quiet suburban neighbourhood light poles that proclaimed that 'Multiculturalism is a disease' and to 'Protect the white race'.
"A case-study of an antisemitic booking"
I respect all the work that went into this article and can't wait to see what else you have for us, Dan! If anyone can ruin AJ's legacy, it is you! And godspeed.
Also if you wanted to confirm AJ's antisemitism through his bookings you could also just remember Nick Fuentes is on I/W all the dang time.
Thank you for all you do, Dan. You are an incredible source of information and entertainment. I treasure your podcast above all other podcasts, and now this feels like bonus content. Never stop doing what you're doing!
This is the content I’ve been dying for! Looking forward to reading more. You can really learn a lot about a person by the company they keep, and this article illustrates that well.
Very happy to see this Substack exists!! Thank you for all that you do!!
I want to end all my routine human contacts with "See you in the stackies" every chance I get from now on. It's my new secret handshake
Dan did what now!!!