For the first time in a long\u2011running feud, the satirical news outlet The Onion<\/strong> is stepping into the arena of far\u2011right conspiracy by launching a weekly parody of Alex Jones\u2019 Infowars network. The new show, simply titled Infowars<\/em>, is scheduled to begin streaming tonight on Thursdays at 8\u202fp.m. ET.<\/p>\n According to reports, The Onion has been actively pursuing an acquisition of Infowars, which is currently in bankruptcy proceedings. The satirical outlet\u2019s CEO, Ben Collins, said the new series will mock the “how fucking stupid” nature of conspiratorial brain\u2011rot that Infowars has become known for. The move is seen as a strategic play to turn a toxic brand into a vehicle for humor and critique.<\/p>\n Alex Jones, the far\u2011right conspiracy peddler behind Infowars, is fighting tooth and nail in court to retain control of his media network. The legal battle is ongoing, and the outcome will determine whether Infowars remains under Jones\u2019 ownership or falls into the hands of a satirical competitor.<\/p>\n The weekly Infowars parody will be available across multiple platforms to maximize reach:<\/p>\n By leveraging these channels, The Onion aims to capture audiences who follow Infowars on social media and those who are new to the brand.<\/p>\n The launch of a parody show targeting a real\u2011world conspiracy platform raises several questions:<\/p>\n These questions underscore the evolving relationship between mainstream media, satire, and fringe content.<\/p>\n As the first episode airs, viewers will be able to gauge how The Onion\u2019s brand of humor translates into a direct critique of a real\u2011world conspiracy network. The outcome could set a precedent for how satirical outlets engage with controversial media entities in the digital age.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Satirical giant The Onion is set to air a weekly parody of Infowars, targeting far\u2011right conspiracy king\u2011pin Alex Jones as he fights to keep his media empire alive.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":165647,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowl-PACw:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3549],"tags":[16683,9434,16682,4278,16684,16680,16681],"class_list":["post-165646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-updates-en","tag-alex-jones","tag-conspiracy","tag-infowars","tag-media","tag-parody","tag-satire","tag-the-onion"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\tWhy The Onion Wants Infowars<\/h2>\n
Alex Jones\u2019 Legal Struggle<\/h2>\n
The New Show\u2019s Format and Reach<\/h2>\n
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Implications for the Media Landscape<\/h2>\n
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Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n