The Onion Bets on Infowars Takeover, Plans Parody of Alex Jones’ Site
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Chicago-based The Onion has reached a deal to license Alex Jones’ InfoWars for six months at $81,000 per month, with an option to renew, aiming to turn the site into a parody of far-right conspiracy outlets. Tim Heidecker will be Creative Director, merchandise profits will go to Sandy Hook families, and the arrangement awaits court approval while Jones continues to run InfoWars for now.
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