Weekly Scroll: Doom and Gloom
The Daily Wire announced sweeping layoffs this week, reportedly cutting about half of its workforce as Ben Shapiro’s audience continues to shrink. YouTube analytics show many of Shapiro’s recent videos drawing fewer than 20,000 views despite his seven‑million subscriber base, prompting the company to run paid ads to prop up numbers. The cuts follow a costly expansion into a movie studio and streaming service that failed to attract viewers. The downturn reflects a broader shift in conservative media, where MAGA‑aligned personalities are eclipsing traditional neoconservative voices like Shapiro.
Weekly Scroll: Freaks and Gatekeepers
The Washington Post recently detailed how Nick Fuentes’s Groypers have turned extremist fandom into a lucrative fundraising operation. The article reveals a sophisticated network that solicits donations, sells merchandise, and leverages social platforms to amplify revenue. Infinite Scroll’s weekly roundup...
The Death of Gatekeepers
The New York Times released a culture podcast that framed shoplifting and other illegal acts as anti‑capitalist resistance, sparking a firestorm on social media. The piece illustrates how algorithm‑driven platforms reward sensational, morally questionable content. The author argues that the disappearance of...