Bad Faith Actors
Media figures and organizations that systematically spread misinformation, undermine democratic institutions, and prioritize partisan propaganda over truth. Understanding these actors is essential for media literacy.
Rush Limbaugh
The Rush Limbaugh Show / Premiere Networks
Rush Limbaugh was the pioneering force behind modern conservative talk radio. For 33 years, his nationally syndicated program reached an estimated 15 million listeners weekly, making him one of the...
Fox News
Fox Corporation / News Corp
Fox News launched in 1996 with the slogan fair and balanced and went on to become the dominant force in cable news. Under the leadership of Roger Ailes, the network pioneered a model of conservativ...
Alex Jones
Infowars
Alex Jones is the founder and former host of Infowars, a far-right media platform known for promoting elaborate conspiracy theories. Over two decades, Jones claimed the 9/11 attacks were an inside ...
Why Documenting Bad Faith Actors Matters
Media literacy requires understanding not just how to evaluate information, but who is actively working to mislead the public. This directory documents the most influential bad faith actors in American media — those who have systemically undermined the trust that democratic citizenship depends on.
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