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Steven Crowder publicly accused The Daily Wire of being "in bed with Big Tech" after receiving a contract offer he deemed exploitative. The dispute centered on terms that would penalize Crowder financially if his content was demonetized or censored on platforms like YouTube. Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boring responded by detailing the $50 million offer, while the hosts analyze Crowder's existing business model involving his "Mug Club" subscribers.
Recording Private Conversations and Media Industry Contract Structures
The hosts discuss the ethics of Steven Crowder surreptitiously recording a phone call with Jeremy Boring to expose the "wage slave" nature of the proposed contract. They compare these media deals to 360 deals in the music industry and venture capital structures used in early podcasting networks like Pod Show. The discussion highlights the tension between independent creators and large media organizations regarding ownership of intellectual property and documentaries.
Candace Owens appeared on Tim Pool's podcast to label Steven Crowder's actions a "bitch move" and a "wolf in sheep's clothing." The hosts analyze her defense of The Daily Wire, suggesting she was pressured to "earn her keep" after her previous support for Kanye West caused internal friction. They further discuss Owens' aspirations to become a "conservative Oprah" and her attempts to break into mainstream culture through commentary on the Super Bowl and movies.
The Hill's news panel expressed shock at the $50 million valuation of Steven Crowder's brand, highlighting the massive financial scale of independent conservative media. The hosts note that mainstream journalists often react with resentment toward the earnings of "red media" figures. They also compare the media's reaction to Crowder with the backlash Elon Musk received for his peace proposal regarding the war in Ukraine.
