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ProperGander Stephen Simpson

28 Aug, 5 tweets, 4 min read

While we were justifiably concerned that “pirates” might seize control of SBC, they had already seized control of NRB. If you see how Salem Media dictates NRB content; understand how much of Salem’s content is at odds with the Gospel; you see why they canceled Dan Darling.

2. Do a deep dive into the Salem empire. It’s seemingly a hodgepodge of big name Trumpist apologists, Christian Nationalists, AltRight, conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxxers, fascist-friendly goons, trolls, and pseudo-Christian religionists. Massive radio, TV, web presence.

3. Just a few more from Salem Media, the group that also seems to exercise enormous control over NRB.

4. Looking at their organization, it seems that Salem Media has fused a form of religionism with nationalism, harsh xenophobia, cruelty, obscenity, trolling, conspiracy theories … covered by a slick, but deceiving veneer of “patriotism” and “faith.” Powerful marketing synergy.

5. It is especially galling and scandalous that a media group including TownHall (Kurt Schlichter, Ann Coulter), Twitchy (founded by Michelle Malkin, featuring PolitiBunny), Seb Gorka, Charlie Kirk — and some, I assume are good people — can hold such influence over NRB.

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